Massage Therapy License Renewal in Vermont (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Vermont is handled by the Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (Massage Therapists, Bodyworkers, and Touch Professionals), 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.

Vermont Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Biennial renewal. Registrations expire and must be renewed by May 31 of odd-numbered years (26 V.S.A. ch. 105). A registration that has lapsed may be reinstated upon payment of the renewal fee plus the late renewal penalty.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	$275.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (Massage Therapists, Bodyworkers, and Touch Professionals)

Go to the official Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (Massage Therapists, Bodyworkers, and Touch Professionals) renewal page →

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Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Vermont

No continuing education is required to renew a Vermont massage therapist/bodyworker/touch professional registration. The governing statute (26 V.S.A. ch. 105) imposes no CE mandate as a condition of biennial renewal.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Vermont

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (Massage Therapists, Bodyworkers, and Touch Professionals) 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: Vermont regulates massage therapists, bodyworkers, and touch professionals at the STATE level through the Secretary of State's Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), but the credential is statutorily termed a "registration" rather than a "license" (26 V.S.A. ch. 105). It is still a mandatory state-issued credential to practice, so state_licenses is set true. Fee detail: 3 V.S.A. § 125(b)(2)(M) sets the APPLICATION fee at $90; the BIENNIAL RENEWAL fee falls under the OPR default of $275 in 3 V.S.A. § 125(b)(4) (no profession-specific renewal rate is listed for massage). Late/reinstatement penalty per 3 V.S.A. § 127(d): $100 if reinstated within 30 days of expiration; if more than 30 days late, the renewal fee increased by $40 for each additional month (capped at $1,500). Some third-party sources cite older figures ($240 or $275 listed without breakdown); the $90 application + $275 default renewal split is confirmed against the current Vermont statutes. Renewal is completed online through the OPR portal. Note: the SOS .gov pages are behind an Incapsula/bot wall and returned 403 to direct fetches; fee/cycle facts were verified against the official legislature.vermont.gov statute text.

Massage Therapy license renewal in Vermont: frequently asked questions

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

Vermont Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Biennial renewal. Registrations expire and must be renewed by May 31 of odd-numbered years (26 V.S.A. ch. 105). A registration that has lapsed may be reinstated upon payment of the renewal fee plus the late renewal penalty.

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

Vermont does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard Massage Therapy license. No continuing education is required to renew a Vermont massage therapist/bodyworker/touch professional registration. The governing statute (26 V.S.A. ch. 105) imposes no CE mandate as a condition of biennial renewal. Confirm the current rule with the Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (Massage Therapists, Bodyworkers, and Touch Professionals).

Can I renew my Vermont Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — Vermont offers online renewal through the Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (Massage Therapists, Bodyworkers, and Touch Professionals). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Vermont 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 Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (Massage Therapists, Bodyworkers, and Touch Professionals) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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