Massage Therapy License Renewal in Michigan (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Michigan is handled by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Board of Massage Therapy, which requires Massage Therapist (LMT)s to renew every 36 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.

Michigan Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	36 months
Deadline rule	Massage therapist licenses are renewed on a 3-year cycle. A license not renewed by its expiration date may still be renewed within 60 days after expiration by submitting the application and paying the renewal fee plus a late renewal fee (per Public Health Code 333.16201). After that grace period, relicensure (rather than simple renewal) applies.
CE hours required	18 hours
Renewal fee	$243.30
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Board of Massage Therapy

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Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Michigan

18 hours of board-approved continuing education during the 3 years preceding relicensure. Within those hours, at least 1 hour must be in pain and symptom management and at least 2 hours in professional ethics and boundaries. Separately required: one-time human trafficking identification training (Admin Rule 338.732), and implicit bias training (1 hour per year of licensure since June 1, 2021 for renewals after that date). Documentation must be retained for 5 years.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Michigan

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Board of Massage Therapy portal.
Complete the required 18 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: Renewal is completed online through the MiPLUS system (michigan.gov/miplus) by selecting "Modification" next to the license number. The $243.30 renewal/relicensure application fee is stated in the official Michigan Massage Therapy Licensing Guide and reflected in LARA materials; it is payable by credit/debit card. The exact late-renewal fee dollar amount is not published as a single fixed figure (set by statute/rule), so late_fee_usd is left null. CE is licensee-attested with audit; no state-mandated electronic CE tracking system identified, so uses_ce_tracking is null. Michigan has had work-group activity (2025) on massage therapy rules; core facts above reflect current published guidance.

Massage Therapy license renewal in Michigan: frequently asked questions

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

Michigan Massage Therapy licenses renew every 36 months. Massage therapist licenses are renewed on a 3-year cycle. A license not renewed by its expiration date may still be renewed within 60 days after expiration by submitting the application and paying the renewal fee plus a late renewal fee (per Public Health Code 333.16201). After that grace period, relicensure (rather than simple renewal) applies.

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

Approximately 18 continuing-education hours per cycle. 18 hours of board-approved continuing education during the 3 years preceding relicensure. Within those hours, at least 1 hour must be in pain and symptom management and at least 2 hours in professional ethics and boundaries. Separately required: one-time human trafficking identification training (Admin Rule 338.732), and implicit bias training (1 hour per year of licensure since June 1, 2021 for renewals after that date). Documentation must be retained for 5 years. Confirm the current requirement with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Board of Massage Therapy.

Can I renew my Michigan Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — Michigan offers online renewal through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Board of Massage Therapy. Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing — Board of Massage Therapy promptly if your license has lapsed.

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