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(LMT) Massage Therapist 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: $25.00 fee.
- OPTIONAL Temporary Permit: $50. See details below.
Files to be uploaded are marked with an asterisk (*) below.
- * US Citizenship or Lawful Presence: All applicants for licensure in the state of Alabama are required by law to provide proof of US citizenship or lawful presence in the United States. Use the form that applies to you.
- * 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.
- Complete a minimum of 650 hours of instruction in massage therapy that satisfies the requirements of the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Act. Have the transcript sent to AMTLB at BMTlicensing@amtlb.alabama.gov.
- Pass the MBLEx or NCBTMB Examination. Have the score report sent to AMTLB at BMTlicensing@amtlb.alabama.gov.
- License Verification from each state of licensure (even if expired). Send to AMTLB at BMTlicensing@amtlb.alabama.gov.
Mail or deliver the following to the AMTLB office:
- A current 2X2 Passport Photo taken within the past six (6) months (frontal view of the head and shoulders). Write your name and SSN on the back of the photo.
- 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.
- Fingerprint Background Check – You are required to complete a fingerprint background check as part of your renewal. Documents and instructions required for your background check may be printed here. The form and fingerprint cards should be mailed or delivered to the AMTLB office. Please do not attempt to upload the background check items; physical documents and cards must be provided to AMTLB staff.
OPTIONAL Temporary Permit – Mail or deliver the following to the AMTLB office:
You may choose to apply for a Temporary Permit for Supervised Practice for an additional fee of $50. This will require you to have an LMT supervise your practice pending licensure. Have your supervising LMT complete the Agreement to Supervise Practice Under Temporary Permit (link). Mail or deliver the signed original document to the AMTLB office.
Complete applications are reviewed by the board at scheduled board meetings. Board Calendar
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.
(LMT) Massage Therapist License - Renewal
These instructions are designed to assist you in the online application process.
- Application & License Renewal Fee for two-year license: $100. Process payment online.
- Background Check required: $25.00 fee.
Files to be uploaded are marked with an asterisk (*) below.
- * US Citizenship or Lawful Presence: All applicants for licensure in the state of Alabama are required by law to provide proof of US citizenship or lawful presence in the United States. Use the form that applies to you.
- * 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.
- * Sixteen (16) hours of Continuing Education.
Mail or deliver the following to the AMTLB office:
- A current 2X2 Passport Photo taken within the past six (6) months (frontal view of the head and shoulders). Write your name and SSN on the back of the photo.
- Fingerprint/Background Package can be found here - You are required to complete a fingerprint background check ($25.00) as part of your renewal. Documents and instructions required for your background check may be printed here. The form and fingerprint cards should be mailed or delivered to the AMTLB office. Please do not attempt to upload the background check items; physical documents and cards must be provided to AMTLB staff.
Late fee $25 (expired less than one year), Reinstatement fee $75 (expired 1-5 years).
A massage therapist license expired more than five years may not be reinstated.
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.