Massage Therapy License Renewal in Ohio (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Ohio is handled by the State Medical Board of Ohio, 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.

Ohio Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Massage therapist (MT) licenses renew on a two-year cycle. Expiration is staggered by the first letter of the licensee's last name, so the renewal/expiration date varies by licensee rather than being a single statewide date. Renewals can be submitted within roughly 180 days before expiration, and the board sends reminder notices in advance of the deadline.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	$100.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	State Medical Board of Ohio

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Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Ohio

Ohio does not require continuing education for massage therapist license renewal. There are currently no CE hour requirements (including no ethics requirement) to maintain an active MT license, as confirmed by AMTA and licensing-guide sources.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Ohio

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the State Medical Board of Ohio portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Massage therapy is regulated as a "limited branch of medicine" under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4731 and licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio (not a separate massage board). The biennial renewal fee of $100 is set in ORC 4731.15. A late/reinstatement fee of $125 applies for a license lapsed less than two years; restoration after a longer lapse (inactive 2+ years) is around $150. Renewals are processed online through the eLicense Ohio portal (elicense.ohio.gov). No continuing education is required. The official board MT page URL contains parentheses (.../02-massage-therapist-(mt)) which returned 404 to automated fetchers; the board homepage med.ohio.gov is used as the verified board_url. Renewal fee ($100) cross-verified against the LSC State Medical Board agency fee schedule and ORC 4731.15.

Massage Therapy license renewal in Ohio: frequently asked questions

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

Ohio Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Massage therapist (MT) licenses renew on a two-year cycle. Expiration is staggered by the first letter of the licensee's last name, so the renewal/expiration date varies by licensee rather than being a single statewide date. Renewals can be submitted within roughly 180 days before expiration, and the board sends reminder notices in advance of the deadline.

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

Ohio does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard Massage Therapy license. Ohio does not require continuing education for massage therapist license renewal. There are currently no CE hour requirements (including no ethics requirement) to maintain an active MT license, as confirmed by AMTA and licensing-guide sources. Confirm the current rule with the State Medical Board of Ohio.

Can I renew my Ohio Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — Ohio offers online renewal through the State Medical Board of Ohio. Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $125 may apply. Contact the State Medical Board of Ohio promptly if your license has lapsed.

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