Montana Board of Massage Therapy

Our services are available through remote delivery.  We are available to assist customers through our online public portal at EBIZ.MT.GOV/POL (Professional and Occupational Licenses) and EBIZ.MT.GOV (for Permits). For other services, please contact us via email at DLIBSDHELP@MT.GOV or by phone (406) 444-6880.

Welcome to the Montana Board of Massage Therapy Website

The Board of Massage Therapy makes every effort to include on this website all relevant and timely information regarding licensure and regulation of Licensed Massage Therapists in Montana.

For additional assistance and specific staff contact information please see the "Contact Information" links at the bottom of this page.

License Renewals

Renewal fees for licensed Massage Therapists begin July 3, 2025. Licensees that renew after August 31st, will be charged the regular renewal fee, plus late fees.

  • Substantial Equivalency Standardized
    Defines education, examination, and experience as the factors determining whether another state's licensing standards are substantially equivalent to Montana's, with an option to address deficiencies using an applicant's actual qualifications and work experience. 
     
    Adopting the Interstate Massage Compact
    Provides a multistate license for massage therapists as an addtional licensing pathway that would create reciprocity among participant states and reduce barriers to license portability. You can find additional information about the interstate compact here: https://massagecompact.org/
     
    Apprenticeship Programs
    Establishes a framework for apprenticeship programs that allows individuals to obtain professional licenses upon completion of a nationally recognized apprenticeship. Specfically, it mandates that boards or programs grant licenses to applicants who successfully finish an apprenticeship in various occupations, as outlined in the bill.
     
    Revisions of Board of Massage Therapy member qualifications
    Allows for seated members of the board to serve on a national professional association.
     
    Contigent Litigation Fund Established 
    On July 1, 2025, this bill became effective. For boards with revenue of $200,000 or less based on a preceding fiscal 3-year rolling average adds a fee (currently $5.00) to all renewals and new licenses for that board until the contigent litigation fund exceeds.

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