Every state has a board or agency that handles massage therapy licenses. They set the rules for education, exams, CE hours, and renewal fees. If you have a question about your license, your state board is the place to go.
Below is a directory of all 50 states plus DC. Use our state requirements page for the full CE hour details, renewal cycles, and fee amounts for each state.
How to find your state board
Search for your state name plus "massage therapy board" or "massage therapy licensing." The board is usually part of a larger health professions department. Some states call it a "board," others call it a "division" or "office."
What your state board does
- Issues and renews massage therapy licenses
- Sets CE hour requirements and approved providers
- Handles complaints and disciplinary actions
- Approves massage therapy schools and programs
- Posts rule changes and updates
Tips for working with your board
Call or email your board if you have questions. Keep copies of everything you submit. Save your CE certificates for at least 4 years in case of an audit. Check your board website each year for rule changes. Boards can change CE rules, fees, or renewal dates without much notice.
Let RubCE handle the rules
RubCE loads your state board rules into the app. You see your CE hour requirements, categories, and renewal date without digging through a government website. The app sends reminders and tracks your progress. Free for one license on iPhone and Android.