Licensee Notices
It is the responsibility of all therapists, establishments owners, providers, schools etc. to understand all Rules, Standards, Policies and Laws that govern the profession of Massage Therapy in Louisiana. Please check the website regularly for updates as well as review any emails or mailed notices from the Board office, and respond accordingly if asked to do so (make sure emails are not going to your spam/junk folder). It is the responsibility of the licensee that contact information is current and changes are registered with the Board office within 30 days.
Renewal Notice 2/27/2026
2026 RENEWAL FAQ’S – 2/27/2026_________EMAIL SENT TO ALL LICENSEES ON 2/27/2026_____
At the February 23rd, 2026 Board meeting, the Board released the following statement in regards to renewals for the 26/27 renewal year. Having the ability to renew licenses online has been the top priority since the unexpected re-build of the website, unfortunately the renewal function is still not available. Because all renewals are required by rule to be received by March 31st, each year, the Board is advising that until further notice, RENEWALS be MAILED to the office to ensure that renewals are received by the March 31st, 2026 deadline. Should the online renewal function become available between now and March 31st, 2026, a notice will be posted on the website, followed by an email and a postcard. Please check your email and the website regularly for any updates or changes.
Lastly, before contacting the office, please read the FAQ’s regarding renewals. They are located below, included with the paper renewal forms or by clicking the FAQ link on the front page of the website.
- Does the LBMT have a website right now?
- Yes, locating CEU courses, license management forms, Establishment Numbers etc. can be found on the website. www.labmt.org
- Where do I find a paper renewal form and how do I pay for my renewal.
- Paper renewal forms can be downloaded through the website by using the “License Renewal / Management Forms” tab or scrolling to the bottom of the front page. www.labmt.org. Payment in the form of a cashier’s check or money order is required with the renewal.
- Does the paper renewal form apply to all licenses?
- Yes, all professional, establishment and establishment registrations will need a paper renewal until further notice.
- I’ve always renewed online, should I send in a paper renewal instead?
- YES, at this time the Board advises that renewals be mailed to the office to ensure receipt by the March 31st, 2026 deadline. If you choose to wait, know that there is no guarantee that the online renewal function will be available and all renewals will need to be received by March 31st, 2026 to avoid the late fee.
- If I send a paper renewal will I get my license faster?
- No, at this time, the office does not have the ability to process any renewals. Once the renewal function is available to licensees it will also be available to the office.
- What happens if I don’t receive my license by March 31st, 2026?
- As long as your renewal is received complete and correctly by March 31st, 2026, there will be no penalty due to the processing delay.
- If I take the wrong CEU’s, my renewal is returned incomplete or my renewal is not postmarked by March 31st, 2026 will there still be a late fee.
- Yes, all rules, laws and policies regarding renewals are still in place. CEU’s must be taken April 1st, 2025 to March 31st, 2026 and registered with the Board.
Background Process Notice and Updates
2021: In August of 2021 legislation was passed to require all active licensees prior to April 1st, 2022 to receive a new state and federal background check. The registration process with the FBI and State Police was extensive and the 2022 deadline could not be met.
2024 / NEW & CURRENT LICENSEES: In 2024 the law was updated by Senator Beth Mizell to include all active massage therapist as well as business owners – ACT 779 (SB332). In April of 2025 all NEW professional applicants began the required background process and beginning January 2026 all NEW Establishment Applicants began the the required background process.
Current Active Licensees: A date has NOT been determined by the Board for current Licensees (Professional & Establishment) to complete the required background process. The Board office will notify each licensee when the date is determined and which renewal year this will apply to. PLEASE NOTE – if you are a licensed massage therapist as well as a licensed Establishment owner or have an Establishment registration, you will only be required to receive ONE background check. The new background process is initiated by using Identogo and has shown to be more efficient and convenient than the previous process. To review the process click here.
Renewal Reminders
THE NEW WEBSITE IS ALMOST READY FOR ONLINE RENEWALS
If you would prefer to renew ONLINE, please wait for further instructions. A notice will be posted on the website, emailed and mailed to all licensees when the process is available for ONLINE renewals. If you would prefer to MAIL your renewal(s) instead of waiting to renew online, you can do so by downloading the paper renewal form below or through the “License Management” tab. Should there be an extended processing delay with renewals this will not change any rules, laws or policies regarding renewals. Including the time frame in which CEU’s are required to be taken. (April 1st, 2025 to March 31st, 2026)
- Renewal season begins January 1st and ends March 31st, 2025
- All licenses – professional, establishment and establishment registrations expire March 31st
- 12 hours of continuing education is required unless this is your first year of licensure
- All continuing education must be registered by the provider and courses approved by the Board
- Approval is indicated by a current LCEU# printed on the certificate of completion by the provider
- Certificates are required to be uploaded with each renewal
- It is advised that renewals be completed online for faster processing and submitted no later than 5 days prior to March 31st. This will allow ample time for corrections if your renewal is returned
- Renewals must be received by March 31st or postmarked no later than March 31st.