Massage Therapy License Renewal in North Dakota (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in North Dakota is handled by the North Dakota Board of 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.

North Dakota Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Licenses are issued for two years and expire February 28 (odd-numbered licenses expire in odd years; even-numbered licenses expire in even years). The online renewal application opens December 1 of the year before expiration. Renewal applications/fees postmarked on or after March 1 are subject to a late fee.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$200.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy

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Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in North Dakota

24 CE hours are required per two-year renewal cycle. At least 12 hours must be classroom/hands-on, and no more than 12 hours may be earned by remote/online means. The first renewal after initial ND licensure requires no CE; the second renewal requires 24 hours including a minimum of 3 hours of ethics; thereafter 24 hours are required with ethics optional. Therapists licensed 15-24 years have a reduced requirement of 6 hours (at least 3 classroom/hands-on). Accepted ethics topics include patient/therapist boundaries, confidentiality, vulnerable populations, human trafficking, and DEI.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in North Dakota

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy portal.
Complete the required 24 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 licensure of massage therapists by the North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy (NDBMT), authorized under NDCC Chapter 43-25. The board's own website (ndbmt.org) was unreachable for direct fetch from this environment (HTTPS connection refused), so facts were verified via search snippets sourced directly from the official ndbmt.org domain (CE requirements page and license renewal page). Renewal fee $200; $50 late fee after the postmark cutoff. Biennial cycle keyed to odd/even license numbers, expiring Feb 28. No published online CE tracking system identified. CE hours vary by years licensed (24 standard; 6 for those licensed 15-24 years; 0 for first renewal), so the reported 24 reflects the standard ongoing requirement. Recommend confirming the exact current-cycle dates/fee on the live board pages once accessible.

Massage Therapy license renewal in North Dakota: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Massage Therapy license in North Dakota?

North Dakota Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Licenses are issued for two years and expire February 28 (odd-numbered licenses expire in odd years; even-numbered licenses expire in even years). The online renewal application opens December 1 of the year before expiration. Renewal applications/fees postmarked on or after March 1 are subject to a late fee.

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

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. 24 CE hours are required per two-year renewal cycle. At least 12 hours must be classroom/hands-on, and no more than 12 hours may be earned by remote/online means. The first renewal after initial ND licensure requires no CE; the second renewal requires 24 hours including a minimum of 3 hours of ethics; thereafter 24 hours are required with ethics optional. Therapists licensed 15-24 years have a reduced requirement of 6 hours (at least 3 classroom/hands-on). Accepted ethics topics include patient/therapist boundaries, confidentiality, vulnerable populations, human trafficking, and DEI. Confirm the current requirement with the North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy.

Can I renew my North Dakota Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — North Dakota offers online renewal through the North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my North Dakota Massage Therapy license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $50 may apply. Contact the North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy promptly if your license has lapsed.

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