Ala. Admin. Code r. 532-X-3-.04
Application Process For Initial Licensure
Effective Nov 14, 2025New Rule: Filed January 29, 2001; effective March 5, 2001. Amended: Filed November 9, 2006; effective December 14, 2006. Amended: Filed April 20, 2009; effective May 25, 2009. Amended: Filed February 10, 2012; effective March 16, 2012. Amended: Published October 31, 2019; effective December 15, 2019. Amended: Published August 31, 2022; effective October 15, 2022. Amended: Published September 29, 2023; effective November 13, 2023. Repealed and New Rule: Published September 30, 2024; effective November 14, 2024. Amended: Published September 30, 2025; effective November 14, 2025.Massage Therapy Licensing Board, Alabama
(1) The applicant shall submit to the board:
- (a) A completed application on a board-approved form.
- (b) Required fees.
- (c) Proof of coverage demonstrating that the applicant possesses professional and general liability insurance with an “A” rated or better insurance carrier in the amount of at least one million dollars.
- (d) The fingerprint card and form (see Chapter 532-X-8)
- (e) A completed Citizenship or Lawful Presence Checklist and supporting documentation.
(2) A primary source official school transcript shall be submitted to the board and shall indicate the date of the applicant’s completion of the program and/or the date the degree/certificate was conferred.
- (a) Applicants may be required to submit additional evidence satisfactory to the board that they have completed the course content and hours of instruction required for licensure in Alabama pursuant to Code of Alabama 34-43A-8(a)(1) and Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board Rule 532-X-3-.03.
- (3) Primary source verification shall be submitted of the applicant having successfully passed either the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) or the Board Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCETMB).
- (4) The applicant may be subject to an initial in-person board hearing, as determined by the board.
Author: Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-43A-6.
History: New Rule: Filed January 29, 2001; effective March 5, 2001. Amended: Filed November 9, 2006; effective December 14, 2006. Amended: Filed April 20, 2009; effective May 25, 2009. Amended: Filed February 10, 2012; effective March 16, 2012. Amended: Published October 31, 2019; effective December 15, 2019. Amended: Published August 31, 2022; effective October 15, 2022. Amended: Published September 29, 2023; effective November 13, 2023. Repealed and New Rule: Published September 30, 2024; effective November 14, 2024. Amended: Published September 30, 2025; effective November 14, 2025.