Massage Therapy License Renewal in Nebraska (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Nebraska is handled by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (Massage Therapy), 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.

Nebraska Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Massage therapist licenses are renewed biennially and expire on November 1 of each odd-numbered year. DHHS sends a renewal notice at least 30 days before expiration; the license must be renewed by the November 1 expiration date.
CE hours required	16 hours
Renewal fee	$110.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (Massage Therapy)

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (Massage Therapy). automated research workflow (official nebraska massage board), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Nebraska

16 hours of continuing education are required during the 24 months prior to renewal. At least 8 hours must be hands-on massage therapy education through in-person workshops (cannot be online), and at least 3 hours must relate to massage therapy ethics (ethics may be taken via home study/electronic media). Up to 50% of the total CE may be obtained through online or electronic media. (Requirement was reduced from 24 to 16 hours effective June 2021, first applying to November 2021 renewals.)

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Nebraska

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (Massage Therapy) portal.
Complete the required 16 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: State-level license issued by Nebraska DHHS (not a standalone autonomous board; massage therapy is regulated under the DHHS Division of Public Health/Licensure Unit per Title 172 NAC 81). Renewal fee of $110 is set in the consolidated DHHS fee schedule (172 NAC 2 / Title-172-Complete.pdf), which lists both initial and renewal fees at $110. Online renewal is available at https://nebraska.mylicense.com (license number, SSN, and Visa/MasterCard required). No separate late fee is published in the regulation; lapsed licenses follow a reinstatement process requiring the CE and renewal/reinstatement fees listed on the application. CE breakdown (8 hands-on workshop hours, 3 ethics hours, 50% online cap) is from Title 172 NAC 81. Phone: (402) 471-2118.

Massage Therapy license renewal in Nebraska: frequently asked questions

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

Nebraska Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Massage therapist licenses are renewed biennially and expire on November 1 of each odd-numbered year. DHHS sends a renewal notice at least 30 days before expiration; the license must be renewed by the November 1 expiration date.

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

Approximately 16 continuing-education hours per cycle. 16 hours of continuing education are required during the 24 months prior to renewal. At least 8 hours must be hands-on massage therapy education through in-person workshops (cannot be online), and at least 3 hours must relate to massage therapy ethics (ethics may be taken via home study/electronic media). Up to 50% of the total CE may be obtained through online or electronic media. (Requirement was reduced from 24 to 16 hours effective June 2021, first applying to November 2021 renewals.) Confirm the current requirement with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (Massage Therapy).

Can I renew my Nebraska Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — Nebraska offers online renewal through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (Massage Therapy). Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (Massage Therapy) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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