New Jersey
Title:
Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed Bodywork Therapist
How do I contact my board?
New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy
PO Box 45048
Newark, NJ 07101
973-504-6520
[email protected]
Insurance first
Proof of liability insurance is required before submitting an initial license application.
What are other initial licensing requirements in my state?
Obtain 600 education hours, pass the MBLEx or NCBTMB exam, submit proof of liability insurance, complete a criminal background check, and send proof of CPR training.
What are the licensing renewal requirements in my state?
Licenses must be renewed every two years. Show proof of 20 hours of CE. At least 2 CE hours must be in ethics, and 1 CE hour must be related to massage laws and rules. If you complete more than the require 18 hours of CE in a renewal cycle, 18 hours of CE can be carried into the new renewal cycle.
How do I look up a license? https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/
On July 10, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Assembly Bill 4587, changing the state's minimum education hours required for an individual to obtain licensure as a massage and bodywork therapist. Find out the new requirements.
Your voice, experience, and industry knowledge are invaluable assets to your practice, and they may be complementary contributions to the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy (Board). There are three vacancies on the Board for licensed massage and bodywork therapists. Apply today!
The New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy issued a proposed rule that singles out ABMP by removing ABMP as an approved continuing education provider. We encourage you to attend the October 26 virtual meeting at 9:00 a.m. EST.
The New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy issued proposed rules that would impact clinical education, continuing education, and devices that cause percussions or vibrations.
Any person licensed to perform massage and bodywork therapies may block out their home address if it appears on their license.
All 20 continuing education hours for the 2022 biennial license renewal may be obtained online. Visit the ABMP Education Center to learn and earn free CE.