Massage Therapy License Renewal in Maryland (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Maryland is handled by the Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners (Maryland Department of Health), which requires Massage Therapist (LMT)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Maryland Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Licenses renew biennially, expiring October 31. The Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) license is on an even-year cycle, so renewal is due by October 31 of even-numbered years (the next deadline cited by the Board is October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM). Renewal must be completed online through the Board's portal. A late renewal filed within 30 days after expiration carries an added late fee.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$250.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners (Maryland Department of Health)

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Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Maryland

24 CE hours required within the 24 months preceding renewal, allocated as: 3 hours in professional ethics or jurisprudence; 3 hours in communicable disease education (including AIDS/HIV); 2 hours in diversity, cultural competency, or implicit bias; and 16 hours in Board-approved massage-related courses. A current CPR certification (Healthcare Provider level) must be maintained; CPR does not count toward CE hours. At the first renewal after April 1, 2026 an implicit bias and structural racism training course is required. Licensees whose initial license was issued fewer than 12 months before renewal are exempt from the CE requirement but must still renew. CE may be completed via live, home-study, or online formats.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Maryland

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners (Maryland Department of Health) portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Fee figures ($250 biennial renewal, $200 late fee within 30 days of expiration, charged in addition to the renewal fee) are taken from the official COMAR regulation 10.65.07.02 (regs.maryland.gov); the Board's own fees web page does not display amounts inline and directs licensees to the online payment portal. Renewal is online-only (the Board stopped accepting checks as of Dec 31, 2024; payment by Visa/Mastercard via the portal). Note a common third-party site lists the renewal fee as $276, which conflicts with the official $250 COMAR figure — the COMAR amount is treated as authoritative. The Board administers LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist) and RMP (Registered Massage Practitioner) credentials; figures above are for the LMT license.

Massage Therapy license renewal in Maryland: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Massage Therapy license in Maryland?

Maryland Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Licenses renew biennially, expiring October 31. The Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) license is on an even-year cycle, so renewal is due by October 31 of even-numbered years (the next deadline cited by the Board is October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM). Renewal must be completed online through the Board's portal. A late renewal filed within 30 days after expiration carries an added late fee.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Massage Therapy license in Maryland?

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. 24 CE hours required within the 24 months preceding renewal, allocated as: 3 hours in professional ethics or jurisprudence; 3 hours in communicable disease education (including AIDS/HIV); 2 hours in diversity, cultural competency, or implicit bias; and 16 hours in Board-approved massage-related courses. A current CPR certification (Healthcare Provider level) must be maintained; CPR does not count toward CE hours. At the first renewal after April 1, 2026 an implicit bias and structural racism training course is required. Licensees whose initial license was issued fewer than 12 months before renewal are exempt from the CE requirement but must still renew. CE may be completed via live, home-study, or online formats. Confirm the current requirement with the Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners (Maryland Department of Health).

Can I renew my Maryland Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — Maryland offers online renewal through the Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners (Maryland Department of Health). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Maryland Massage Therapy license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $200 may apply. Contact the Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners (Maryland Department of Health) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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