The Details
What you need
- A sealed envelope with your official transcript from your massage therapy program.
- A 2x2 passport-style photo.
- A list of your clock hours (included in the application). If your hours are listed as credits, your school must provide a breakdown of clock hours on letterhead.
- Two signed reference letters: one from an employer in the field and one from someone unrelated.
- A copy of your insurance policy’s declaration page with the coverage date.
- Proof of passing the MBLEX or NCBTMB exam if you don’t meet the 300-hour Massage Theory and Technique requirement. Check the curriculum guidelines on the How can I become a massage therapist? page for more details.
- A CORI Acknowledgement Form.
- You must mail the Board of Registration of Massage Therapy any certificate of standing for licenses that have been held in other jurisdictions, showing the license status and disciplinary history. A certificate of standing is also known as a verification of licensure.
Fees
All fees are non-refundable.
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| License application fee | $225 | each |
How to apply
- Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE platform.
- You will be asked to submit all required documents via the eLIPSE platform, including a DOL CORI form. Once submitted, you will be notified of any required next steps.
- Payment will also be made via the eLIPSE platform.
- For instructions on managing your licenses and permits, view the DOL eLIPSE How-to-Guides.
Incomplete applications will be held open for 180 days from the date of application receipt to allow applicants to provide the missing information or documentation. After 180 days, the incomplete application will be considered abandoned, and applicants will need to submit a new application and payment.
You may call our Welcome Center at 617-701-8895 any time between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process.
You may visit our Welcome Center at One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston MA 02110 between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process via our agency kiosks or your personal laptop/mobile device.
To apply by mail or email, or if you need reasonable accommodation, please reach out to the board for next steps via the email or phone number below.
Next steps
Next steps
Once the Board gets all required documents, they’ll email you. If anything is missing, you’ll be notified by email.
For questions about your application, email the board at Massagetherapy@mass.gov with the subject: "Assistance with online application submission."
More info
Once the Board has received all of the required documents and application, an email notification will be sent to you. If you are missing any documents, an email will be sent notifying you of the information that is still required.