Massage Therapy

Follow the instructions on the Update Your License Record webpage.

When logged into My License One, click on the three dots under the "Actions" column and select "print."

Follow these steps:

1. Request Official License Verification: Have your state's licensing authority email an "Official License Verification" directly to [email protected]. The verification must confirm that your license has been held for at least one year and is in good standing.
2. Complete the Application: Submit an online application and pay the required processing fees.
3. Background Check: Follow the fingerprinting instructions to submit to a criminal background check, as required for the license.

Please note: having a license in another state does not guarantee you qualify for licensure by endorsement. You may still need to meet additional education, experience, or examination requirements. Incomplete applications are subject to denial.

A criminal background check is required, by Utah Code § 58-47b-302, for any of the following individual licenses:

• Massage Therapist
• Massage Apprentice
• Massage Assistant
• Massage Assistant-in-Training

To submit fingerprints for a criminal background check, follow the fingerprinting instructions on our fingerprinting webpage.

Yes, Utah requires passing the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) to obtain licensure.

Yes, all applicants, including those applying by endorsement, are required to take and pass the MBLEx. Utah does not accept state-level exams.

To be authorized to take the MBLEx:

1. Register with FSMTB: Create an account and register with the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) at www.fsmtb.org.
2. Submit Massage Therapist Application: Submit your formal Massage Therapist License application to the Division, including your verification of completion form. This form must be completed and signed by your supervisor. 
3. Wait for Authorization: The Division will review your application; if your education meets the requirements, you will be authorized to take the exam.
4. Schedule Your Exam: Once authorized, you will receive an Authorization to Test from the Division, which allows you to schedule your exam date and location.

You must submit the Division's official "Verification of Education" form along with your application.

• Where to find it: The form can be found inside the manual (paper) application packet, or on the Additional Forms webpage for massage therapy.
• How to complete it: Your school must fill out and sign this form.
• Important: Transcripts are NOT accepted as verification. You must use the Division's official form or your application will be considered incomplete.

Your options depend on how long the license has been expired.

• Less than 2 years: Renew online and pay applicable late fees.
• More than 2 years: You must re-apply and meet all current requirements, including a new background check.

1. You must meet these requirements:
   • Hold a current Utah Massage Therapist license in good standing.
   • Have lawfully engaged in a minimum of 3,000 hours of massage services.
   • Have not been disciplined for unlawful or unprofessional conduct in any jurisdiction within the last five years.
   • If you have been a supervisor before, your previous supervisees must have successfully passed their exams.
2. You are legally responsible for knowing and applying the following:
   • Review and understand your duties including, but not limited to, those required by Utah Code § R156-47b-302f, Supervisor Standards.
   • Do not exceed the legal supervision ratio described in Utah Code § 58-47b-301.
   • Ensure your supervisee is not being supervised by another therapist simultaneously; you are their sole designated supervisor.
   • Maintain a daily log for each supervisee.
   • Understand and prevent unprofessional and unlawful conduct.
   • You must be familiar with the specific rules for those you supervise:
     • Apprentices: R156-47b-302b
     • Assistants-in-Training: R156-47b-302d
     • Massage Assistants: R156-47b-302e

A list of board-approved massage therapy curriculum providers can be found on the Massage Therapy Resources webpage.