How to Guide: Music Therapist
How To Apply
If you would like to apply as a Music Therapist, it is required that you file with the Secretary of State and renew 2 years. Review the requirements and the step-by-step guide below.
- You must submit all the required documentation and fees in order to be considered for licensure.
- See specific instructions for application depending on license and application type.
- Background Check: Applicants should register with GAPS/Idemia on the same day as submitting their application for licensure. Please see linked instructions.
- After you have registered with GAPS/Idemia, applied for licensure, and the registration has been processed, you will receive an email from GAPS with instructions for completing fingerprinting.
- Renewal is completed online and is required by March 31st of even numbered years.
Select your application type to view instructions on how to apply:
To file online:
Once your checklist is completed, please create an account and upload all documents via your GOALS 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- Please Note – Incomplete applications may be withdrawn if noted deficiencies are not satisfied within 60 days of said notification. If your application is withdrawn, you will be required to restart the application process to be considered for licensure, to include submission of all required documents and fees.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 used by 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.
- Staff will communicate with you regarding the status of your application.
Music Therapy Licensure Checklist
If you have passing scores for the examination for board certification offered by CBMT (Certification Board for Music Therapist) or any successor organization and evidence of current certification by CBMT, apply for Music Therapist Licensure.
If you have passing scores for the examination for board certification offered by CBMT (Certification Board for Music Therapist) or any successor organization and evidence of current certification by CBMT, apply for Music Therapist Licensure.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Download application >>
- Initial licensure applications must be submitted by mail.
- Background Consent Form
- Background Check
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Verification of National Certification (through CBMT)
- Verification of Licensure (If applicable)
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Restoration Checklist
Licensees with an expired license may submit an application for restoration of licensure within one (1) year following the expiration date of the license.
Licensees with an expired license may submit an application for restoration of licensure within one (1) year following the expiration date of the license. Licensees on inactive status may restore a license within two (2) years of placing the license on inactive status.
Applicants for restoration of licensure as a Music Therapist must submit the following:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Download application here >>
- Background Consent Form
- Background Check
- CMBT Verification of Certification (If applicable)
- Continuing Education- must show proof of minimum of 40 hours of CE. Please submit pdf documents verifying minimum CE completion.
- Lapsed: 40 hours CE
- Inactive for 1-year or less: 20 hours CE
- Inactive for more than 1-year but not more than 2: 40 hours CE
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Renewal Checklist
Once issued, licenses renew on March 31st of even numbered years.
Once issued, licenses renew on March 31st of even numbered years. Please refer to your expiration date on your license for specific renewal dates.
- To process your renewal, log in to your GOALS account.
- Click on the License Renewal button on the left-hand side of the page. Enter your login information.
- If you do not remember your login credentials, click on the link to reset for a “person” type license.
- Follow the instructions for online renewal specific for your license.
How to File
To file online:
Once your checklist is completed, navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
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Related Resources
- Online Resource CE Resources
- Online Resource Check Your Application Status