Ala. Admin. Code r. 532-X-3-.06
Massage Therapist License Renewal
Effective Nov 14, 2025New Rule: Filed January 29, 2001; effective March 5, 2001. 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; operative January 1, 2023. 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 Repealed and New Rule: Published September 30, 2024; effective November 14, 2024.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
Each massage therapist license shall be renewed biennially, on or before the anniversary date of the license.Any applicant for renewal who has not previously completed a fingerprint background check pursuant to Alabama Act 2024-361 shall be required to submit to such a fingerprint background check for the first licensure renewal occurring after June 1, 2024.Any massage therapist license not renewed biennially on or before the anniversary date shall expire.3. The applicant shall submit to the board:
- A completed application on a board-approved form.Required fees.The fingerprint card and form, if applicable. [see Chapter 532-X-8 and Section 532-X-3-.06(1)(a)]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)If the applicant’s United States citizenship has not previously been established pursuant to the requirements of Code of Ala. 1975, §31-13-7, a completed Citizenship or Lawful Presence Checklist and supporting documentation.Evidence of satisfactory completion of sixteen hours of continuing education which meets the requirements of Chapter 532-X-6.
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 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; operative January 1, 2023. 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 Repealed and New Rule: Published September 30, 2024; effective November 14, 2024.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.