Massage Therapy License Renewal in South Carolina (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in South Carolina is handled by the South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation), 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.

South Carolina Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Massage therapist (LMT) licenses expire June 30 of every even-numbered year. The licensure/renewal period runs July 1 of an even year through June 30 of the next even year; renewals open online around April 1 of the renewal year, with notifications sent at the beginning of April.
CE hours required	12 hours
Renewal fee	$75.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CE Broker (official CE tracking system of the SC Board of Massage Therapy; licensees self-report hours via cebroker.com)
Governing body	South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

Go to the official South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation). automated research workflow (official south-carolina massage board), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in South Carolina

12 hours of massage continuing education are required each two-year cycle, obtained during the licensing period and not reusable for later cycles. All licensees are exempt from CE for their very first renewal (requirement begins with the second renewal). CE must be from courses approved by a recognized national massage association, an approved massage therapy school, or a Board-approved provider, and must be reported to CE Broker. No specific ethics-hour subset is published by the Board.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in South Carolina

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) portal.
Complete the required 12 CE hours and confirm they appear in CE Broker (official CE tracking system of the SC Board of Massage Therapy; licensees self-report hours via cebroker.com).
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 confirmed under SC LLR Board of Massage Therapy. Fees verified from the official LLR fees page (Wayback snapshot of the same .gov page, captured May 2026, because llr.sc.gov repeatedly timed out on direct fetch): Initial Application $150, Endorsement $200, Duplicate $10, Renewal $75, Reinstatement $210, License Verification $5. The $210 is a reinstatement fee for a lapsed/expired license (the Board publishes no separate flat "late fee" line; mapped to late_fee_usd as the penalty to restore a lapsed license). Renewal is completed online through the LLR eService portal (eservice.llr.sc.gov). Governing law: S.C. Code Title 40 Ch. 30 (Massage Practice Act) and S.C. Code of Regulations Ch. 77. Renewals for the current cycle opened April 1, 2026.

Massage Therapy license renewal in South Carolina: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Massage Therapy license in South Carolina?

South Carolina Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Massage therapist (LMT) licenses expire June 30 of every even-numbered year. The licensure/renewal period runs July 1 of an even year through June 30 of the next even year; renewals open online around April 1 of the renewal year, with notifications sent at the beginning of April.

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

Approximately 12 continuing-education hours per cycle. 12 hours of massage continuing education are required each two-year cycle, obtained during the licensing period and not reusable for later cycles. All licensees are exempt from CE for their very first renewal (requirement begins with the second renewal). CE must be from courses approved by a recognized national massage association, an approved massage therapy school, or a Board-approved provider, and must be reported to CE Broker. No specific ethics-hour subset is published by the Board. Confirm the current requirement with the South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation).

Can I renew my South Carolina Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — South Carolina offers online renewal through the South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my South Carolina Massage Therapy license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $210 may apply. Contact the South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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