How to Guide: Massage Therapy Educational Program
How To Apply
If you would like to operate a Massage Therapy Educational Program in Georgia, it is required that you file with the Secretary of State and renew every two years. Review the requirements and the step-by-step guide below.
- Licensure requires completing an application and paying the required fee.
- See specific instructions for application depending on license and application type.
- You must submit all the required documentation and fees to be considered for licensure.
- Renewal is completed online and is required by March 31st.
Select your application type to view instructions on how to apply:
Massage Therapy Educational Program Initial Application
Massage Therapy Educational Program Curriculum Change Application
To file online:
Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
After you Apply – What to Expect
- Processing Time – Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.
- If you receive a deficiency letter, please submit all requested items at one time, as soon as possible, to prevent processing delays.
- Please Note – Incomplete applications may be withdrawn if noted deficiencies are not satisfied within 60 days of said notification. If your application is withdrawn, you will be required to restart the application process to be considered for licensure, to include submission of all required documents and fees.
- Completed applications will be initially reviewed by Board staff and may be reviewed by the Board at an upcoming Board Meeting. Applications must be complete and received at least 15 days prior to a Board Meeting to be added to that meeting’s agenda. Otherwise, the application will be reviewed at the next Board meeting.
- Check Application Status >>
- Keep Your Contact Info Up to Date
- Be sure the email address you include for yourself on your application is correct and current. Email is the primary means of communication for the Board.
- Additionally, it is important for applicants/licensees to update their email address with the Board just as they would update their physical and mailing addresses.
- Wait For It
- You may not legally perform services until you hold an active license.
Disability Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA Public Law 101-336), the Professional Licensing Boards Division provides for reasonable accommodations by designated vendors for exam candidates with disabilities that may interfere with their performance on a Licensure Examination.
Applicants may request an accommodation under the American with Disabilities Act by submitting an application and all supporting documentation to the respective Board and/or a designated vendor as instructed on this form >>
Veteran’s Preference
Veterans, military service members, transitioning service members and military spouses of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard, may be eligible for exam point credits and/or expedited application processes. See program information here >>
- If you are claiming veteran’s preference points, you must enclose a copy of your DD-214 form, showing that you served during a period of conflict or war for a minimum of 90 days. Contact the VA to request make a DD-214 Request >>
Fees
Educational program application | $125 |
Education program curriculum change | $125 |
Educational program renewal | $75 |
License pocket card | $25 |
Decorative wall certificate | $50 |
Verification of licensure | $35 |
Processing Fees - Effective 3/15/2022
- Online processing fee: $5.00
Massage Therapy Educational Program Initial Application
If you want to operate a Massage Therapy Educational Program in Georgia, you must be licensed by the Board.
To apply for a license as a recognized massage therapy educational program review the following checklist of required documents for this application.
It may be necessary for you to submit the application by mail if the files are too large to be uploaded at the time you apply online.
- Completed application and fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- NCBTMB School Provider Code Certification
- NPEC Authorization Number Certification
- USDOE Recognized
- MT Program Catalog in Clock Hours
- Program Philosophy & Objectives
- Student Handbook
- Course Outline or Syllabi
- Sample Transcript
- MT Licensed Faculty CV or Resume
- Faculty Assistants CV or Resume
- Arrests and Convictions (if applicable)
- Letter of Explanation
- Court Documents
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Certified Copy of Action/Sanctions
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline (if applicable)
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Submit a non-refundable application fee of $125. If applying online, you will be assessed a processing fee of $5.00. If applying by mail, you will be assessed a $10.00 processing fee.
Massage Therapy Educational Program Curriculum Change Application
If the Massage Therapy Educational Program is licensed in Georgia and sold, physically moves, or changes the recognized program's name or any of the content originally approved by the Board, this application must be submitted.
To apply for a license as a recognized massage therapy educational program review the following checklist of required documents for this application.
It may be necessary for you to submit the application by mail if the files are too large to be uploaded at the time you apply online.
- Completed application and fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- New NCBTMB School Provider Code Certification
- New NPEC Authorization Number Certification
- USDOE Recognized
- MT Program Catalog in Clock Hours
- Program Philosophy & Objectives
- Student Handbook
- Course Outline or Syllabi
- Sample Transcript
- MT Licensed Faculty CV or Resume
- Faculty Assistants CV or Resume
- Arrests and Convictions (if applicable)
- Letter of Explanation
- Court Documents
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Certified Copy of Action/Sanctions
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline (if applicable)
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Submit a non-refundable application fee of $125. If applying online, you will be assessed a processing fee of $5.00. If applying by mail, you will be assessed a $10.00 processing fee.
Massage Therapy Educational Program Renewal
If you have previously held an inactive status and would like to renew your license, apply for renewal.
If you have an active Massage Therapy Educational Program license, an application to renew the license must be submitted to the Board no later than sixty (60) days before the expiration date of the license. If there are any changes at renewal, you must submit a Massage Therapy Educational Program Curriculum Change Application in lieu of the renewal application.
If the renewal or curriculum change application for renewal is not received before the expiration date of the license, the license will expire. Should the license expire, the program will be required to submit a new Massage Therapy Educational Program Initial Application along with all supporting documents and all applicable fees.
If you would like to renew a Massage Therapy Educational Program license, review the following checklist of required documents for this application.
It may be necessary for you to submit the application by mail if the files are too large to be uploaded at the time you apply online.
- Completed application and fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- NCBTMB School Provider Code Certification
- NPEC Authorization Number Certification
- USDOE Recognized
- MT Program Catalog in Clock Hours
- Student Handbook
- Sample Transcript
- MT Licensed Faculty
- Arrests and Convictions (if applicable)
- Letter of Explanation
- Court Documents
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Certified Copy of Action/Sanctions
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline (if applicable)
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
A non-refundable application fee of $75.00. If applying online, you will be assessed a processing fee of $5.00. If applying by mail, you will be assessed a $10.00 processing fee.
How to File
To file online:
Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
To file by mail:
Please contact us to request a mail-in application.
Contact
Related Resources
- Online Resource Georgia Non-Post-Secondary Commission
- Online Resource National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Body Work
- Online Resource The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards
- Online Resource AMTA Georgia
- Online Resource Georgia Applicant Processing Services