Notices and Information
A new online license portal will be launching soon. License holders will be able to download, print, and manage their license online. The portal will also provide access to forms and allow users to track application activity.
Digital licenses will include a QR code for quick and secure verification.
Notice: Paper licenses will continue to be available until April 30, 2026. After this date, licenses will be issued in digital format.
Additional updates will be shared as new features become available.
Massage Licensees and Registrants are required to complete an implicit bias and structural racism training course at their first renewal after April 1, 2026.
Approved Implicit Bias and Structural Racism Courses.
Effective December 31, 2024, the Board will no longer accept checks or money orders. Please submit all forms through the
Forms and Applications Portal and pay by Visa or Mastercard.
Under the Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022 (PL 117-333):
Access Application Form.
The Maryland State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners (the “Board”) does not approve apprenticeship programs. An apprenticeship program would likely not lead to licensure or registration under the Board’s statutes or regulations. As a reminder, an individual must be licensed or registered with the Board before practicing massage therapy in Maryland.
Before enrolling in any massage therapy school or program, an individual interested in practicing massage therapy in Maryland should ensure that the training offered meets the requirements of the Board. Historically, the Board has only approved programs including in-person, hands-on training in a classroom setting.
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