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Massage Therapist License Requirements in Oklahoma

Verified · July 2026
Training hours
500 hrs
Upfront cost
$365
Exam
Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) or NCBTMB examination
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Issuing board
Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — Advisory Board on Massage Therapy

How to get licensed

  1. 1

    Meet the prerequisites

    Be at least 18 years old, 500-hour certificate/transcript from a state-licensed massage school (see training)., pass a criminal background check. OSBCB Form 321 requires: government-issued ID proving the applicant is at least 18; proof of current professional liability insurance; and a current OSBI (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation) criminal history background report dated within 30 days of application, including name-based, sex offender, and Mary Rippy Violent Offender searches. A felony conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant. [1]

  2. 2

    Complete approved training

    Complete 500 hours of training at a state-approved program. OSBCB Form 321 (application for individual massage therapist license) requires a certificate or transcript of completion from a state-licensed massage school showing at least 500 hours of formal education in massage therapy. [1]

  3. 3

    Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) or NCBTMB examination

    Pass the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) or NCBTMB examination (fee: $265). OSBCB Form 321 requires a score report showing a passing score on either the MBLEx or the NCBTMB exam. The $265 figure is FSMTB's current published MBLEx fee (the more commonly used option), paid directly to FSMTB, not the Oklahoma board; the NCBTMB exam fee was not verified for this record. [1]

  4. 4

    Submit your application

    Submit your application to Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — Advisory Board on Massage Therapy with the $100 application fee. [2]

  5. 5

    Receive your license

    Once your application is approved, Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — Advisory Board on Massage Therapy issues your Massage Therapist License for Oklahoma.

Fees

Fee Amount
Application fee [2] $100
License fee [2] None specified
Renewal fee [2] $100
Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) or NCBTMB examination [1] $265
Reciprocity application (out-of-state education/license) [2] $115
Late renewal penalty [2] $10
Duplicate license [2] $10

OSBCB Form 321 lists a $100 fee for a standard Massage Therapist application (combined application/license fee — 'license' is null since there is no separate license-issuance fee) and $115 for the Reciprocity Massage Therapist option (out-of-state school/license). The board's licensing page states a $100 renewal fee for the 2-year license, plus a $10 late penalty and $10 duplicate-license fee.

Renewal & continuing education

Renew every 2 years. 10 continuing education hours required per cycle.

Licensees may choose to renew every 1 year or every 2 years. The standard 2-year cycle requires 10 continuing education hours (5 CEUs per licensing year); a 1-year renewal would require 5 CEUs for that year. CE may be in-person or distance learning, on massage therapy scope-of-practice topics or related business practices (CPR/First Aid training also qualifies).

Reciprocity

Endorsement/reciprocity from another state is available.

Applicants whose massage school certificate/transcript is from outside Oklahoma must select the Reciprocity option ($115 fee) and submit a certification/affidavit of records — a sealed legal document from the other state's board showing licensing history and hours completed (a copy of the current license is not accepted). Oklahoma is NOT a member of the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact) — per massagecompact.org, Oklahoma has no IMpact legislation introduced as of this research.

1 state-approved training provider in Oklahoma — browse programs and compare schools on tradecolleges.org.

Cost calculator

  • $100
  • $265
Total$365

Frequently asked questions

How many training hours does Oklahoma require for a massage therapist license?

At least 500 hours from a state-licensed massage school.

What exams does Oklahoma require?

The FSMTB MBLEx ($265) or the NCBTMB examination.

Does Oklahoma require a background check?

Yes, a current OSBI criminal history background report (within 30 days of application), including sex offender and Mary Rippy Violent Offender searches.

How much does it cost to get licensed in Oklahoma?

$100 for a standard application, or $115 for a reciprocity application if your massage education or license is from another state. Renewal is $100 for a 2-year license.

How much continuing education does Oklahoma require?

5 CEUs per licensing year — 10 hours if renewing on the standard 2-year cycle, or 5 hours if renewing annually.

Sources

  1. [1] oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/cosmo/documents/resources/forms/321.2208-massage-therapy-license.pdf — accessed 2026-07-12
  2. [2] oklahoma.gov/cosmo/licenses/massage.html — accessed 2026-07-12