Massage Therapy License Renewal in Oregon (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Oregon is handled by the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT), 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.

Oregon Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Biennial renewal tied to the licensee's birth year: those born in an odd-numbered year renew in odd-numbered years, those born in an even-numbered year renew in even-numbered years, regardless of when the initial license was issued. Renewal is due before the first day of the licensee's birth month. The online renewal application opens 60 days before the renewal date.
CE hours required	25 hours
Renewal fee	$270.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	Self-reported in the OBMT online renewal system (licensees list CEs during renewal; certificates retained for audit). No third-party CE tracking vendor.
Governing body	Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT)

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Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Oregon

Active LMTs must complete 25 CE hours per 2-year cycle. A minimum of 8 must be "supervised" hours, and at least 4 of those supervised hours must be in Professional Ethics, Boundaries and/or Communication; the remaining 17 may be supervised or unsupervised. Up to 25 excess supervised hours may be carried over to the next renewal period. CE is not required for the first subsequent renewal after the initial license. Licensees must also maintain proof of current adult Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR. CE must be listed in the online renewal system, with original certificates retained for possible audit.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Oregon

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT) portal.
Complete the required 25 CE hours and confirm they appear in Self-reported in the OBMT online renewal system (licensees list CEs during renewal; certificates retained for audit). No third-party CE tracking vendor..
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 confirmed via the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists. Renewal fee of $270 for an active license is from the OBMT fee schedule effective 4/1/2025 (also shown on the Fees & Payments page). Late fees accrue at $25/week beginning the second day of the renewal month, up to a $100 maximum (late_fee_usd reflects the maximum). Other published fees: inactive renewal $135; mid-cycle renewal $182.25 plus $47.25 fingerprint fee. Cycle is biennial (24 months) with a birth-year parity schedule rather than a fixed anniversary-month rule. Online renewal portal: public.orlicensing.oregon.gov.

Massage Therapy license renewal in Oregon: frequently asked questions

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

Oregon Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Biennial renewal tied to the licensee's birth year: those born in an odd-numbered year renew in odd-numbered years, those born in an even-numbered year renew in even-numbered years, regardless of when the initial license was issued. Renewal is due before the first day of the licensee's birth month. The online renewal application opens 60 days before the renewal date.

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

Approximately 25 continuing-education hours per cycle. Active LMTs must complete 25 CE hours per 2-year cycle. A minimum of 8 must be "supervised" hours, and at least 4 of those supervised hours must be in Professional Ethics, Boundaries and/or Communication; the remaining 17 may be supervised or unsupervised. Up to 25 excess supervised hours may be carried over to the next renewal period. CE is not required for the first subsequent renewal after the initial license. Licensees must also maintain proof of current adult Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR. CE must be listed in the online renewal system, with original certificates retained for possible audit. Confirm the current requirement with the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT).

Can I renew my Oregon Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — Oregon offers online renewal through the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Oregon 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 Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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