Massage Therapy License Renewal in Missouri (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Missouri is handled by the Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance), 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.

Missouri Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Massage therapist licenses are renewed biennially and expire January 31 of odd-numbered years. To renew, the licensee submits the renewal application, proof of the required continuing education, and the renewal fee. A lapsed license may be reinstated within two years of expiration with the reinstatement form, fees, and CE proof.
CE hours required	12 hours
Renewal fee	$100.00
Online renewal	Check board
Governing body	Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance)

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Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Missouri

12 hours of continuing education are required each two-year renewal cycle (codified in RSMo 324.265, which conditions renewal on proof that the therapist completed twelve hours of CE as provided by board rule). No specific mandatory topic (e.g., ethics) was found published on the official board source.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Missouri

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance) portal.
Complete the required 12 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: State-level license confirmed via the Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage (Division of Professional Registration / DCI). Statute RSMo 324.265 confirms renewal requires application, proof of 12 hours CE, and the renewal fee, with the cycle length set by board rule (20 CSR 2197). Multiple sources (board info, MBLEx Guide, AMTA) confirm a 2-year cycle expiring January 31 of odd-numbered years and 12 CE hours biennially. Online renewal closed January 31, 2017; renewals are now paper only — licensees must request a renewal/reinstatement form from the board ([email protected], 573-522-6277). Renewal fee $100 and late fee $100 (commonly reported as a combined $200 for a late therapist renewal). Note: the official pr.mo.gov board page could not be fetched directly (TLS certificate error / blocked scraping), so the $100 renewal and $100 late fee figures rely on secondary aggregator sources rather than a confirmed read of the official fee schedule; the 12-hour CE figure and renewal structure are confirmed in official statute.

Massage Therapy license renewal in Missouri: frequently asked questions

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

Missouri Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Massage therapist licenses are renewed biennially and expire January 31 of odd-numbered years. To renew, the licensee submits the renewal application, proof of the required continuing education, and the renewal fee. A lapsed license may be reinstated within two years of expiration with the reinstatement form, fees, and CE proof.

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

Approximately 12 continuing-education hours per cycle. 12 hours of continuing education are required each two-year renewal cycle (codified in RSMo 324.265, which conditions renewal on proof that the therapist completed twelve hours of CE as provided by board rule). No specific mandatory topic (e.g., ethics) was found published on the official board source. Confirm the current requirement with the Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance).

Can I renew my Missouri Massage Therapy license online?

Check the Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance) for the current renewal method.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $100 may apply. Contact the Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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