Montana
Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
How do I contact my board?
Montana Board of Massage Therapy
PO Box 200513
Helena, MT 59620-0513
406-444-6880
[email protected]
What are the initial licensing requirements in my state?
Obtain 500 education hours, pass a Board-approved exam (MBLEx, NCBTMB, or NESL), and send a copy of school transcripts.
What are the licensing renewal requirements in my state?
Licenses must be renewed every year. 12 hours of CE is required every two years.
How do I look up a license? https://ebizws.mt.gov/PUBLICPORTAL/searchform?mylist=licenses
Montana joins Arkansas, Nevada, Ohio, and Virginia as an official IMpact-participating state. At least two more states must pass the IMpact bill before massage therapists in these participating states can obtain a multistate license.
Write a letter of support to your local representatives to show support for massage therapy licensure mobility.
The Montana legislature adopted House Bill 87, which creates one general law for all licensing boards to follow to unify board standards. The bill explains a board’s function and outlines appointment terms and qualifications, board meetings, and member compensation.
House Bill 115 consolidates penalties for unlicensed practice across various licensing boards, including the Montana Board of Massage Therapy.