Massage Therapy Establishment Resources
The AMTLB conducts inspections of massage therapy for two reasons:
- Prior to issuing an initial establishment license
- Upon receipt of a complaint against a licensed massage therapy establishment
The following documents are intended to assist massage therapy establishments preparing for an inspection from the AMTLB.
Request to Relocate Licensed MT Establishment
Massage Therapy Establishment License - New
These instructions are designed to assist you in the online application process.
- Application & License Fee for two-year license: $100. Process payment online.
- Background Check required: $25 fee for applicant and each additional owner, director, officer, partner or member listed in the application.
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.
Mail or deliver the following to the AMTLB office:
- 2”x2” photo taken within the past six (6) months (frontal view of the head and shoulders) for each additional officer, director, member, or partner. Write individual’s name and SSN on the back of each photo.
- Fingerprint/Background Package (available for print here) - completed fingerprint cards for applicant and each owner, director, officer, partner, or member. Please follow the fingerprinting instructions carefully to ensure compliance with the law. Please do not attempt to upload the background check items; physical documents and cards must be provided to AMTLB staff.
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.
If you have not created an online account with the AMTLB before select "Click here to Register" after clicking the button to the right. Otherwise, enter your credentials and Log In.
Massage Therapy Establishment License - Renewal
These instructions are designed to assist you in the online application process.
- Application & License Renewal Fee for two-year license: $50. Process payment online.
- Background Check required: $25 fee for applicant and each additional owner, director, officer, partner or member listed in the application.
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.
Mail or deliver the following to the AMTLB office:
- 2”x2” photo taken within the past six (6) months (frontal view of the head and shoulders) for each additional owner, director, officer, partner, or member. Write individual’s name and SSN on the back of each photo.
- Fingerprint/Background Package (available for print here) - completed fingerprint cards for applicant and each owner, director, officer, partner, or member. Please follow the fingerprinting instructions carefully to ensure compliance with the law. Please do not attempt to upload the background check items; physical documents and cards must be provided to AMTLB staff.
A change in ownership of the entity holding the establishment license requires an immediate application for a new license.
If you have not created an online account with the AMTLB before select "Click here to Register" after clicking the button to the right. Otherwise, enter your credentials and Log In.