Massachusetts does not currently require continuing education hours for massage therapy license renewal.
While Massachusetts does not require continuing education hours, you still need to renew your massage therapy license on time. Here is what you need to know:
Massachusetts massage therapy licenses renew every year.
The current renewal fee is $150. Fees are subject to change, so verify with the board before your renewal date.
Visit the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy website to renew online. Most states allow online renewal, though some may require mailed forms.
Massachusetts CE regulations are still being finalized as of 2025. No CE hours currently required for renewal. Annual renewal on licensee birth month. Professional liability insurance required. Once enacted, regulations are expected to require 24 hours per quadrennial cycle with 2 hours ethics.
Follow these steps to renew your massage therapy license in Massachusetts:
Log in to the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy website or check your physical license to find your expiration date. Mark it on your calendar so you do not miss it.
Massachusetts does not currently require continuing education hours for renewal. You can skip this step.
Go to the board's online renewal portal. Most states allow you to renew entirely online.
Submit your renewal fee online by credit card or electronic check. Keep your payment confirmation for your records.
Download or print your renewal confirmation. Your updated license or pocket card will arrive by mail or be available for download within a few weeks.
No. Massachusetts does not currently require continuing education hours for massage therapy license renewal.
Pay the $150 renewal fee before your license expires. Visit the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy website to renew online.
It is possible. State boards review their requirements regularly, and Massachusetts could add continuing education requirements at any time. Staying proactive with voluntary CE keeps you prepared if requirements change.
Massachusetts does not require CE hours for renewal, but you will need to apply for licensure by endorsement or reciprocity. Contact the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy for their specific requirements for out-of-state transfers.
Yes. Even though Massachusetts does not require CE hours, many massage therapists take voluntary courses to stay current with techniques, learn new modalities, and prepare for potential future requirements.
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