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Massage Therapist License Requirements in Vermont

Verified · July 2026
Training hours
—
Upfront cost
$90
Exam
—
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Issuing board
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), Office of the Secretary of State

How to get licensed

  1. 1

    Meet the prerequisites

    Meet the eligibility requirements set by the issuing board. No minimum age requirement was found in 26 V.S.A. Chapter 105 or on OPR's registration pages. There is no fingerprint-based criminal background check requirement; per OPR's own FAQ, the application only asks self-disclosure questions regarding compliance with taxes and child support, criminal convictions, pending criminal charges, and any professional discipline — the Office does not run an independent background check as part of registration. [1]

  2. 2

    Complete approved training

    Complete the required training. Vermont does not require a massage-specific education program. Per 26 V.S.A. Chapter 105 (effective April 1, 2021, enacted by Act 178) and OPR's own FAQ page, this is a registration (not a full practice-standards license): applicants need only complete the application and pay the fee. Applicants do not need to provide documentation of qualifications, examinations, or education. hours is null because Vermont genuinely does not set an hour requirement, not because a figure is unpublished. [1]

  3. 3

    Submit your application

    Submit your application to Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), Office of the Secretary of State with the $90 application fee. [2]

  4. 4

    Receive your license

    Once your application is approved, Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), Office of the Secretary of State issues your Massage Therapist, Bodyworker, or Touch Professional Registration for Vermont.

Fees

Fee Amount
Application fee [2] $90
License fee [2] None specified
Renewal fee [2] $275

Per 3 V.S.A. Section 125(b)(2)(M) and (b)(4): the application/registration fee for a massage therapist, bodyworker, or touch professional is $90.00; massage therapy is not listed among the exceptions to the general biennial renewal fee, so the $275.00 general biennial renewal rate applies. 'license' is null because Vermont issues a registration (a single fee, not a separate license-issuance charge) rather than a licensure credential with distinct application/license fees. No exam fee applies since no exam is required.

Renewal & continuing education

Renew every 2 years.

Per 26 V.S.A. Section 5424, registration must be renewed every two years by submitting a new application and the required fee. OPR's own FAQ page explicitly states registered massage therapists, bodyworkers, and touch professionals are not required to complete any continuing education to maintain a registration (ceHours is null because none exist, not because unpublished).

Reciprocity

Endorsement/reciprocity from another state is available.

Per 26 V.S.A. Section 5422 (Registration by endorsement), the Director may issue a Vermont registration to anyone who holds a license, registration, certification, or other authorization to practice massage therapy or bodywork from any U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction in good standing, by submitting a 'verification of licensure' — no exam scores are required. Per massagecompact.org (checked 2026-07-12), Vermont is listed as 'Currently Ineligible' for the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact) because the compact requires member states to have full statewide licensure in place, which Vermont's registration-only model does not meet, so compacts is empty. A 2026 bill (H.623) has been introduced that could upgrade Vermont's registration to full licensure, which would be worth re-checking in future research.

Cost calculator

  • $90
Total$90

Frequently asked questions

Does Vermont require a massage therapy license?

Not a full license in the traditional sense — Vermont requires registration with the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), effective since April 1, 2021. No education, exam, or minimum hours are required to register.

Do I need to pass an exam to register in Vermont?

No. Vermont's registration does not require any examination.

How much does it cost to register in Vermont?

The application fee is $90.00. Renewal every two years is $275.00.

Is continuing education required to renew?

No. OPR's FAQ explicitly states no continuing education is required to maintain a Vermont registration.

Can I register in Vermont if I'm licensed in another state?

Yes, by endorsement. If you hold a license, registration, certification, or other authorization to practice massage or bodywork in good standing from any U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction, OPR can issue a Vermont registration upon verification of that credential — no exam scores needed.

Sources

  1. [1] sos.vermont.gov/massage-therapists-bodyworkers-and-touch-professionals/massage-body-touch-prof-faqs — accessed 2026-07-12
  2. [2] legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/03/005/00125 — accessed 2026-07-12