New Hampshire Massage License

Updated for 2024

Massage therapists in New Hampshire must have a license before beginning to practice. Massage licenses in New Hampshire are issued by the Advisory Board of Massage Therapists. This board is in the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification in the Division of Health Professionals. The principal mission of the board is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by establishing and enforcing standards of massage therapist competency and guidelines for professional practice.

To become a licensed massage therapist (LMT) in the state of New Hampshire, the applicant must first complete the requirements as described on the NH Advisory Board of Massage Therapists website. These requirements include completing a massage education program and passing an examination. We’ve provided a summary of these requirements below for a quick reference.

Industry research from ABMP in 2016 estimated that there was about 1,943 massage therapists in New Hampshire (or about 1 therapist per every 685 people in the state).

New Hampshire Quick Look

Massage License Required? Yes

Designation: LMT

Education hours: 750

Exam: MBLEx or NCBTMB

CEUs / Renewals: 12 CEUs/2yrs

Massage Education Requirements in New Hampshire

Applicants for a New Hampshire massage license are required to complete a minimum of 750 hours of classroom and clinical instruction from an approved massage school or program. Curriculum requirements include:

150 hours of anatomy and physiology
375 hours of massage theory, practice, benefits, history, contraindications and related modalities
50 hours of hygiene and sanitary best practice, universal precautions, CPR and first aid
50 hours of massage ethics, business practices and health services management
125 hours of documented and verifiable clinical practice

Examination Requirements

The New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists has approved the following licensing exam:

Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) offered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)

Tackling the MBLEx can be daunting, but incorporating a well-crafted MBLEx practice exams into your study regimen can significantly boost your confidence and readiness. Our practice tests simulate the actual test environment, allowing you to gauge your preparedness and focus on areas needing more attention.

If you have not yet taken the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam and are planning to apply for a massage license in New Hampshire, simply select this state when registering for the MBLEx, and they will send your scores to the NH Board of Massage Therapy when you pass. Check out our About the MBLEx page to see how to apply and schedule your exam.

Additional License Requirements

Getting a license in New Hampshire has additional requirements. The applicant must also:

Be at least 18 years of age and in good mental and physical health
Have a high school diploma or GED
Hold current CPR and first aid certification

Applicants for a temporary massage license must be 21 years of age, show completion of a massage education program of at least 500 hours, and show that they have practiced in another state for at least 3 years out of the past 5 years. They must also be a resident of New Hampshire. Temporary licenses are only valid for 1 year and cannot be renewed.

Application Process

Applicants for a New Hampshire massage therapy license can apply through the standard education and examination process by filling out their Initial Application form.

A massage therapist who has an active massage therapy license in another state bay be eligible for licensure through through reciprocity. This is essentially the same process as the initial application, and uses the same application form. The out-of-state massage license must be in good standing and be in a state that has equivalent licensing requirements.

Massage License Fees

Below is a summary of the fees charged by the New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists. Fees are nonrefundable. Checks, postal or expires money orders are accepted, and should be made payable to “Treasurer, State of New Hampshire“.

Initial license application: $110
Renewal license application: $110
Temporary license application: $110

Renewal Process

All New Hampshire massage therapy licenses expire on the last day of the licensee’s birth month in even-numbered years. The following must be done to complete your renewal application:

Download and complete the renewal application
Complete 12 approved CEU credit hours
Send renewal fee of $110

New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists
Contact Information

Address:

Advisory Board of Massage Therapists

7 Eagle Square

Concord, NH 03301

Website

Phone: (603) 271-2152

Note: The information on this website is for informational purposes. Please inquire directly with your state and local boards to verify requirements and regulations, as this may have changed. Contact information is listed above.