Massage Therapy License Renewal in Tennessee (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Tennessee is handled by the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board (Tennessee Department of Health), 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.

Tennessee Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Licenses renew biennially and the renewal fee must be received on or before the license's expiration date. Renewal notices are mailed 45 days before expiration and licenses can be renewed online beginning 45 days prior to expiration. Practicing on an expired license is prohibited. (Expiration date is individual to each licensee based on issuance date.)
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$185.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CE Broker (official CE tracking system of the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board; free Basic account provided to licensees)
Governing body	Tennessee Massage Licensure Board (Tennessee Department of Health)

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board (Tennessee Department of Health). automated research workflow (official tennessee massage board), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Tennessee

24 hours of Board-approved continuing education every two-year cycle (cycle ends Dec 31). Required topics within the 24 hours: 2 hours on Tennessee statutes and rules governing massage therapists/establishments, and 2 hours on management of massage practice, professional ethics, or substance abuse. A maximum of 8 hours may be earned via multimedia/distance formats per cycle. No course counts more than once per cycle. Per Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0870-01-.12.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Tennessee

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board (Tennessee Department of Health) portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours and confirm they appear in CE Broker (official CE tracking system of the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board; free Basic account provided to licensees).
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Verified against the official Tennessee Secretary of State rules (Chapter 0870-01, July 2025 revised) and the TN Department of Health Board of Massage Licensure page. Fee schedule (rule 0870-01-.07): individual biennial licensure renewal fee $185 plus a $10 biennial state regulatory fee due with each renewal (effective total renewal cost $195); late renewal fee $100 (additional, submitted with the renewal fee + state regulatory fee). CE per rule 0870-01-.12: 24 hours/2-year cycle with the 2+2 hour required topics noted above. Renewal cycle is biennial (24 months); the board issues a state-level LMT license. Board phone (615) 741-3807. The legacy TN.gov board URLs (continuing-education.html, FAQs) currently 404 due to a 2025/2026 TDH website redesign; the /health/licensure/ml.html hub page remains live. Renewal is done online via the state licensure portal (lars.tn.gov / link on the board page).

Massage Therapy license renewal in Tennessee: frequently asked questions

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

Tennessee Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Licenses renew biennially and the renewal fee must be received on or before the license's expiration date. Renewal notices are mailed 45 days before expiration and licenses can be renewed online beginning 45 days prior to expiration. Practicing on an expired license is prohibited. (Expiration date is individual to each licensee based on issuance date.)

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

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. 24 hours of Board-approved continuing education every two-year cycle (cycle ends Dec 31). Required topics within the 24 hours: 2 hours on Tennessee statutes and rules governing massage therapists/establishments, and 2 hours on management of massage practice, professional ethics, or substance abuse. A maximum of 8 hours may be earned via multimedia/distance formats per cycle. No course counts more than once per cycle. Per Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0870-01-.12. Confirm the current requirement with the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board (Tennessee Department of Health).

Can I renew my Tennessee Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — Tennessee offers online renewal through the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board (Tennessee Department of Health). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Tennessee 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 Tennessee Massage Licensure Board (Tennessee Department of Health) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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