Massage Therapy License Renewal in New Hampshire (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in New Hampshire is handled by the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) — Advisory Board of Massage Therapists, 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.

New Hampshire Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Licenses are issued on a 2-year cycle that corresponds to the licensee's birth month; massage therapist licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month in even-numbered years and must be renewed by that date. (Cycle of 2 years confirmed on the official OPLC CE page; birth-month/even-year timing per OPLC renewal practice and corroborating sources.)
CE hours required	12 hours
Renewal fee	$121.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CE Broker (free to NH licensees; provides CE tracking and approved-course search)
Governing body	New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) — Advisory Board of Massage Therapists

Go to the official New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) — Advisory Board of Massage Therapists renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) — Advisory Board of Massage Therapists. automated research workflow (official new-hampshire massage board), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in New Hampshire

12 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle. Hours must fall within board-approved subject areas: anatomy, physiology, massage theory, massage techniques, benefits/contraindications of massage, kinesiology, hydrotherapy, joint movement, allied bodyworker techniques, communicable disease control, hygiene/sanitary practices, ethical or legal aspects of massage practice, and management/administration/supervision of a business (the business-practice subject is capped at 3 hours). No separate fixed number of ethics hours is mandated, though ethics/legal topics qualify. CE need not be pre-approved but must be sponsored by a professional massage-education association or post-secondary institution, or provided by an NCBTMB- or FSMTB-approved provider (Plc 905.02). Home-study counts if it includes a written exam. No rollover. CE audit rate ~10%.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in New Hampshire

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) — Advisory Board of Massage Therapists portal.
Complete the required 12 CE hours and confirm they appear in CE Broker (free to NH licensees; provides CE tracking and approved-course search).
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 NH OPLC under the Advisory Board of Massage Therapists. FEE DISCREPANCY: the official massage therapist License Fees page lists Renewal Fee = $121.00 (Application and Reinstatement also $121.00), which is treated as the current authoritative figure; the older Renewal Information page still states a $110 renewal fee. No separate late/delinquency fee is published — a reinstatement fee ($121.00) applies if the license lapses (reinstatement available within ~1 year via the universal renewal application). Renewal is completed through the OPLC online licensing portal. Renewal requirements per Plc 905.01: meet CE (Plc 905.02) and submit application/documentation/fee (Plc 905.03).

Massage Therapy license renewal in New Hampshire: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Massage Therapy license in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Licenses are issued on a 2-year cycle that corresponds to the licensee's birth month; massage therapist licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month in even-numbered years and must be renewed by that date. (Cycle of 2 years confirmed on the official OPLC CE page; birth-month/even-year timing per OPLC renewal practice and corroborating sources.)

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

Approximately 12 continuing-education hours per cycle. 12 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle. Hours must fall within board-approved subject areas: anatomy, physiology, massage theory, massage techniques, benefits/contraindications of massage, kinesiology, hydrotherapy, joint movement, allied bodyworker techniques, communicable disease control, hygiene/sanitary practices, ethical or legal aspects of massage practice, and management/administration/supervision of a business (the business-practice subject is capped at 3 hours). No separate fixed number of ethics hours is mandated, though ethics/legal topics qualify. CE need not be pre-approved but must be sponsored by a professional massage-education association or post-secondary institution, or provided by an NCBTMB- or FSMTB-approved provider (Plc 905.02). Home-study counts if it includes a written exam. No rollover. CE audit rate ~10%. Confirm the current requirement with the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) — Advisory Board of Massage Therapists.

Can I renew my New Hampshire Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — New Hampshire offers online renewal through the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) — Advisory Board of Massage Therapists. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my New Hampshire Massage Therapy license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) — Advisory Board of Massage Therapists promptly if your license has lapsed.

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