Massage Therapy License Renewal in Massachusetts (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Massachusetts is handled by the Board of Registration of Massage Therapy (Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure), which requires Massage Therapist (LMT)s to renew every 12 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.

Massachusetts Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Massage therapist licenses are renewed annually and expire on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month. A late fee applies if the renewal is received after the expiration date (per the FAQ, more than 3 days after expiration).
CE hours required	3 hours
Renewal fee	$150.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Board of Registration of Massage Therapy (Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure)

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Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Massachusetts

Under 269 CMR 4.00, licensees must complete 3 hours of continuing education every 12 months. The CE must address the ethical obligations of massage therapy practitioners or laws and issues relating to human trafficking specific to massage therapy. CE may be online or in person. Enforcement of this CE requirement begins for licenses renewing on or after June 1, 2026 (following the board's standard six-month grace period). Renewal also requires attesting to no disqualifying criminal convictions and maintaining professional liability insurance.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Massachusetts

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Board of Registration of Massage Therapy (Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure) portal.
Complete the required 3 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: Massachusetts licenses massage therapists at the state level through the Board of Registration of Massage Therapy under the Division of Occupational Licensure (formerly Division of Professional Licensure). Renewals, applications, and reinstatements are submitted online through the eLIPSE licensing platform (which replaced ePLACE); payment and required documents (including a DOL CORI form) are handled in eLIPSE. Annual renewal fee is $150 with a $57 late renewal fee, per the official DPL fee schedule. CE requirement (3 hrs/12 months on ethics or human trafficking) is newly enforced beginning June 1, 2026, per 269 CMR 4.00. Confidence is medium because mass.gov's renewal how-to page and the 269 CMR 4.00 regulation PDF both returned HTTP 403 to direct fetch; the fee figures were confirmed via a clean fetch of the official DPL fee schedule, while the deadline rule and CE details rest on official-page search snippets corroborated by ABMP and multiple CE providers. No state-run CE tracking system identified (licensees self-attest/retain records).

Massage Therapy license renewal in Massachusetts: frequently asked questions

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

Massachusetts Massage Therapy licenses renew every 12 months. Massage therapist licenses are renewed annually and expire on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month. A late fee applies if the renewal is received after the expiration date (per the FAQ, more than 3 days after expiration).

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

Approximately 3 continuing-education hours per cycle. Under 269 CMR 4.00, licensees must complete 3 hours of continuing education every 12 months. The CE must address the ethical obligations of massage therapy practitioners or laws and issues relating to human trafficking specific to massage therapy. CE may be online or in person. Enforcement of this CE requirement begins for licenses renewing on or after June 1, 2026 (following the board's standard six-month grace period). Renewal also requires attesting to no disqualifying criminal convictions and maintaining professional liability insurance. Confirm the current requirement with the Board of Registration of Massage Therapy (Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure).

Can I renew my Massachusetts Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — Massachusetts offers online renewal through the Board of Registration of Massage Therapy (Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure). Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $57 may apply. Contact the Board of Registration of Massage Therapy (Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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