Georgia
Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
How do I contact my board?
Georgia Board of Massage Therapy
214 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Online email form
Insurance first
Proof of liability insurance is required before submitting an initial license application.
What are other initial licensing requirements in my state?
Obtain 500 education hours, pass the MBLEX of the NCBTMB exam, and submit a fingerprint background check.
What are the licensing renewal requirements in my state?
Licenses must be renewed every even-numbered year. Show proof of 24 hours of CE. 12 CE hours must include direct hands-on supervised instruction. The remaining 12 CE hours may include direct hands-on supervised instruction or be online.
Are some practitioners exempt from licensure?
Movement educators (Feldenkrais, Trager), Reflexology, structural integrators, energy work (ABT, Polarity)
How do I look up a license? https://goals.sos.ga.gov/GASOSOneStop/s/licensee-search
In February, the state legislature introduced House Bill 232, which would adopt the Interstate Massage Compact to simplify interstate massage practice. Contact your elected officials to support the bill and licensure mobility.
Senate Bill 370 was enacted in late April to help prevent human trafficking at businesses and implement license display obligations. See how your business is affected.
The Amended Georgia House Bill 242 became effective July 1, 2019. Following are highlighted changes that pertain to massage therapists and schools.