Massage Therapy License Renewal in West Virginia (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in West Virginia is handled by the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board, 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.

West Virginia Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Licenses are issued for a two-year term and expire two years from the end of the issuance date. The licensee must complete required CE and submit the renewal application with fees before expiration. If the license lapses, it can be reinstated upon showing satisfactory reasons and qualifications and paying a reinstatement fee plus the renewal fee.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$200.00
Online renewal	Check board
Governing body	West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board

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Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in West Virginia

24 continuing education units must be completed within the preceding two-year licensing period, including 3 hours in professional ethics. CE must adhere to standards of Board-approved providers such as NCBTMB, FSMTB, AMTA, or ABMP. Licensees must keep CE records, which the Board may audit. (CE total of 24 hours and 3 ethics hours verified; the 3-hour ethics figure and carryover details are reported consistently but were drawn partly from secondary summaries of the board rule.)

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in West Virginia

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: State-level license: yes. Governing body is the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board (official site wvmassage.org). Renewal cycle (2 years / expires 2 years from end of issuance), CE total (24 CEUs per cycle), and the deadline/reinstatement rule are verified from the board's legislative rule (W. Va. Code R. 194-1-3, mirrored on Cornell LII) and the WV.gov agency page. The 3-hour ethics component is reported consistently across multiple CE providers' WV summaries. Fee amounts ($200 renewal, $50 late) are widely reported by secondary sources (massage license guides/insurance sites) but could NOT be confirmed against the primary fee schedule (194 CSR 4) because the board's PDF refused connections and the SOS adlaw document did not render the dollar figures; treat fees as likely-but-unverified. Online renewal status could not be confirmed from an official source (no working renewal portal page reachable); board mails renewal reminders and contact is via phone 304-558-1060 / 800-871-7265 and email [email protected] — set to 0 conservatively. No board CE tracking/registry system identified.

Massage Therapy license renewal in West Virginia: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Massage Therapy license in West Virginia?

West Virginia Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Licenses are issued for a two-year term and expire two years from the end of the issuance date. The licensee must complete required CE and submit the renewal application with fees before expiration. If the license lapses, it can be reinstated upon showing satisfactory reasons and qualifications and paying a reinstatement fee plus the renewal fee.

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

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. 24 continuing education units must be completed within the preceding two-year licensing period, including 3 hours in professional ethics. CE must adhere to standards of Board-approved providers such as NCBTMB, FSMTB, AMTA, or ABMP. Licensees must keep CE records, which the Board may audit. (CE total of 24 hours and 3 ethics hours verified; the 3-hour ethics figure and carryover details are reported consistently but were drawn partly from secondary summaries of the board rule.) Confirm the current requirement with the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board.

Can I renew my West Virginia Massage Therapy license online?

Check the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board for the current renewal method.

What happens if I let my West Virginia Massage Therapy license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $50 may apply. Contact the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board promptly if your license has lapsed.

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