Establishments – Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board

Massage Therapy Establishment License - New

These instructions are designed to assist you in the online application process.

- Application & License Fee for two-year license: $350.
- Background Check required for owner and each additional owner, director, officer, partner or member listed in the application.
- Actual cost of federal and state background check to be billed by a third-party vendor.

Files to be uploaded are marked with an asterisk (*) below.

- * US Citizenship or Lawful Presence documentation for the applicant. If the massage therapy establishment is owned, leased, or legally possessed by a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company, each owner, director, officer, partner, or member must submit supporting documentation. Use the form which applies to the individual.
- * Supplemental Regulatory Questions: The individual completing the application will be required to answer a series of regulatory questions. If the establishment is owned, leased, or legally possessed by a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company, a Supplemental Regulatory Questionnaire must be uploaded for each owner, director, officer, partner, or member. (LINK) Answer all questions. Provide an explanation for all “Yes” answers. Sign the document.
- * Proof of current professional and general liability insurance with an “A” rated or better insurance carrier in the amount of at least one million dollars. The establishment’s name must be on the certificate of insurance.
- * Copy of deed, lease, or other document showing applicant has the right to possess the premises where establishment will be located.

NEW AMTLB instructions for applicants requiring fingerprinting:

- You must have an application on file with the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (Board) prior to submitting for fingerprinting.
- If the Board receives a background check prior to receiving an application, the applicant will be required to submit to another background check. This will result in your paying for the background check again.
- Upon submission of the application, you will be issued a User Identification Number. This User Identification Number will be used to register with the Board’s contractor (FieldPrint) for purposes of submitting fingerprints.
- FieldPrint is capable to perform both livescan and collect ink fingerprint cards. Upon registration you will be able to choose the method you would like to proceed with.
- To proceed with fingerprinting, follow the instructions for fingerprint scanning and processing found on the FieldPrint.

An inspection of the establishment by the AMTLB is required prior to issuance of the license.

A change in ownership of the entity holding the establishment license requires an immediate application for a new license.

These instructions are designed to assist you in the online application process.

- Application & License Renewal Fee for two-year license: $250.
- Background Check required for owner and each additional owner, director, officer, partner or member listed in the application.
- Actual cost of federal and state background check to billed by a third-party vendor.

Files to be uploaded are marked with an asterisk (*) below.

- * US Citizenship or Lawful Presence documentation for the applicant. If the massage therapy establishment is owned, leased, or legally possessed by a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company, each owner, director, officer, partner, or member must submit supporting documentation. Use the form which applies to the individual.
- * Supplemental Regulatory Questions: The individual completing the application will be required to answer a series of regulatory questions. If the establishment is owned, leased, or legally possessed by a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company, a Supplemental Regulatory Questionnaire must be uploaded for each owner, director, officer, partner, or member. (LINK) Answer all questions. Provide an explanation for all “Yes” answers. Sign the document.
- * Proof of current professional and general liability insurance with an “A” rated or better insurance carrier in the amount of at least one million dollars. The establishment’s name must be on the certificate of insurance.
- * Copy of deed, lease, or other document showing applicant has the right to possess the premises where establishment will be located.
- * A list of all Licensed Massage Therapists employed by the establishment; include the license number of each therapist.

NEW AMTLB instructions for applicants requiring fingerprinting:

- You must have an application on file with the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (Board) prior to submitting for fingerprinting.
- If the Board receives a background check prior to receiving an application, the applicant will be required to submit to another background check. This will result in your paying for the background check again.
- Upon submission of the application, you will be issued a User Identification Number. This User Identification Number will be used to register with the Board’s contractor (FieldPrint) for purposes of submitting fingerprints.
- FieldPrint is capable to perform both livescan and collect ink fingerprint cards. Upon registration you will be able to choose the method you would like to proceed with.
- To proceed with fingerprinting, follow the instructions for fingerprint scanning and processing found on the FieldPrint.

A change in ownership of the entity holding the establishment license requires an immediate application for a new license.