Professional Applications

• Complete a the minimum educational that satisfies the requirements of the Louisiana Massage Therapy Act / Occupational Standards
• Has passed the MBLEx or NCBTMB national exam
• Is a citizen or legal resident of the United States and has the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Completed a criminal history background check as set forth in R.S. 37:3555(A) (14)
• Met all requirement of the application process
• Pay all applicable fees
• Download NEW APPLICANT Application Here

• Complete educational requirements for reciprocity applicants that satisfies the requirements of the Louisiana Massage Therapy Act / Occupational Standards
• Has passed the MBLEx or NCBTMB national exam
• Is a citizen or legal resident of the United States and has the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Completed a criminal history background check as set forth in R.S. 37:3555(A) (14)
• License Verification sent from each state whether active or expired
• Completed all requirement of the application process
• Pay all applicable fees
• Download RECIPROCITY application here

• Has a license registered with the LABMT that is currently in lapsed status with no disciplinary actions.
• Is a citizen or legal resident of the United States and has the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Completed a criminal history background check as set forth in R.S. 37:3555(A) (14)
• If approved, the completion of 24 board approved continuing education units taken within the current licensure year.
• Completed all requirement of the application process
• Pay all applicable fees
• Download LAPSED application here

Military provisions for licensure allows service members and their spouses to use their professional licenses and certificates in certain circumstances when they must relocate due to military orders. For a license to be considered valid in a new location, a service member or their spouse must satisfy the following five criteria:

• Have moved to a location outside the jurisdiction of the licensing authority that issued the covered license or certificate because of orders for military service;
• Provide a copy of the military orders to the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction;
• Have actively used the license or certificate during the two years immediately preceding the move;
• Remain in good standing with:

• • The licensing authority that issued the covered license or certificate; and
  • every other licensing authority that issued a license or certificate valid for a similar scope of practice and in the discipline applied for in the new jurisdiction; and
  • Submit to the authority of the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction for the purposes of standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements.
• Is a citizen or legal resident of the United States and has the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Completed a criminal history background check as set forth in R.S. 37:3555(A) (14)
• License Verification sent from each state where the license is current/active
• Completed all requirement of the application process
• Pay all applicable fees
• Download MILITARY application here

If you have a current massage therapy license from another state that has been active for one year, is in good standing, and can show proof of residency in Louisiana, you may qualify for Louisiana licensure through the Welcome Home Act. As required by the Welcome Home Act, residency is confirmed by producing proof of one of the following: current Louisiana state-issued identification card, Louisiana state-issued voter registration card or Louisiana Homestead Exemption documentation. If the required information for residency cannot be provided at the time of application, a notarized Letter of Promise of Employment for the applicant or spouse must be submitted. A Letter of Promise of Employment allows for temporary licensure until proof can be provided to the Board within six months of license registration.

2. Conditions of the Welcome Home Act

• The applicant has a current license in another state, and that state holds the applicant in good standing
• The applicant does not have a disqualifying criminal record as determined by the Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy under state law
• If the applicant has a disciplinary action or investigation pending, the board in this state shall not issue or deny a license to the applicant until the disciplinary action or investigation is resolved or the person otherwise meets the criteria for a license in this state to the satisfaction of the Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy
• The applicant lives in Louisiana and provides proof of residency as required by the Welcome Home Act
• A person who obtains a license through the Welcome Home Act is subject to the laws and the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy
• A license issued under the Welcome Home Act does NOT make the licensee eligible to work in another state under an interstate compact or transfer to another state through reciprocity
• The Board shall provide an applicant with a written decision of approval or denial within sixty-days after receiving a completed application
• If approved, Louisiana licensure is only applicable during residency in Louisiana. Proof of residency is required at the time of renewal or at any time determined by the Board or Board office.
• The licensee, in writing, shall notify the board office if the licensee no longer resides in Louisiana within 30 days. Failing to do so may result in fines, penalties or disciplinary action by the Board.
• Should the licensee choose to return to Louisiana at a later date a new application and registration will be required.
• An applicant may appeal a board’s decision of denial to a court of general jurisdiction as stated in Louisiana Act No.253, number §56. Appeal
• Is a citizen or legal resident of the United States and has the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Completed a criminal history background check as set forth in R.S. 37:3555(A) (14)
• License Verification sent from each state where the license is current/active
• Completed all requirement of the application process
• Pay all applicable fees
• Download WELCOME HOME application here