Approval in Alabama

Initial Certification:
Information below from:
https://amtlb.alabama.gov/licensing/online-services/massage-therapists/

Complete and upload the Supplemental Regulatory Questionnaire* (https://amtlb.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AMTLB-Supplemental-Regulatory-Questions-Fillable.pdf). Complete a minimum of 650 hours from an Accredited/Licensed Massage Therapy School. Out-of -State Schools are verified through NCBTMB or evidence of licensure by the state in which it is located. *Upload a copy of your transcript. Pass the MBLEx or NCBTMB Examinations. *Upload evidence of examination results. Evidence of $1,000,000 Professional and General Liability Insurance Coverage [Rule 532-X-3-.03(5)]. Application & License Fee for two-year license $100. Process payment online. Background check required. $25 fee paid separate from license fee and can only be done through this online application. No third-party background reports are accepted. Please check your email for the background check information.

Complete applications are reviewed by the board at scheduled board meetings. Board Calendar

Renewals
Information below from:
https://amtlb.alabama.gov/licensing/online-services/massage-therapists/ Complete and upload the Supplemental Regulatory Questionnaire* (link). Must have 16 CE Hours – certificates must be saved to upload. Do not attempt to upload certificates as separate files. *Upload one continuous file of certificates. Evidence of $1,000,000 Professional and General Liability Insurance Coverage [Rule 532-X-3-.03(5)]. Renewal Fee $100 for two-year license. Process payment online. Background check required. $25 fee paid separate from license fee and can only be done through this online application. No third-party background reports are accepted. Please check your email for the background check information.

Late fee $25 (expired less than one year), Reinstatement fee $75 (expired 1-5 years).

A massage therapist license expired more than five years may not be reinstated.