Reinstate a massage therapy license

Learn how to reinstate your license.

Board of Registration of Massage Therapy

The Details

What you need

Reinstate a license expired for 1-5 Years

Requirements:

Reinstate a license expired for more than 5 years

Requirements:

  • A sealed envelope with your official transcript from your Massage Therapy program.
  • A 2x2 passport style photo.
  • A complete list of your clock hours. This can be done on the application. If your program is noted in Credit Hours, you will need your school to write a complete breakdown of the programs Clock Hours on letter head.
  • Two signed reference letters: one from an employer in the field and one from someone unrelated.
  • A Copy of the insurance policy declaration page, along with the effective date of coverage.
  • Proof that you have passed either the Massage or Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) or the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Message and Bodywork (MCBTMB) if you will fall deficient of the 300-hour Massage Theory and Technique requirements. Candidates who think they may qualify, please refer to the current Curriculum Guidelines for more information.
  • CORI Acknowledgement Form

Fees

All fees are non-refundable. 

Name Fee Unit
Individual $357 each
Solo establishment $157 each
Multiple establishment $357 each

How to apply

  • When you create your MyMassGov account to access eLIPSE the first time, eLIPSE will ask you to enter information to help it locate your license and link it to your MyMassGov account.  

    • Please read the Linking Your License guide before creating your account to ensure it is linked correctly. 

  • Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE portal.
  • 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. 

Contact

Address
One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02110-2012
Fax
617-701-8652

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