How to become a massage therapist in Vermont
Vermont has no statewide massage therapist license. Here is what it takes to work as a massage therapist in Vermont, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become a massage therapist in Vermont?
- Register before holding yourself out as a massage therapist
- No proof of education or exam required for registration
Vermont massage therapist license requirements
| State license | No statewide license. Vermont registers massage therapists, bodyworkers and touch professionals with OPR (since April 1, 2021); there is no qualifications-based license. A 2026 bill (H.623) to create licensure was in committee and had not become law as of the last legislative status checked. |
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| Licensed by | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) |
| License name | Massage Therapist, Bodyworker, or Touch Professional (registration) |
| License term | Two years; renews May 31 of odd years. |
How much does it cost?
| Application fee | $90 |
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| Renewal fee | $275 |
Fees as listed by the state. Schools, courses, exam prep, insurance and equipment cost extra and vary by provider.
Steps to become a massage therapist in Vermont
- Create an account in OPR Online Services
- Submit the registration application
- Pay the $90 application fee
- Renew every two years by May 31 of odd years
Apply on the official Vermont site
How do you check a massage therapist's license in Vermont?
- Search the name or license number on the official Vermont massage therapist license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the person or company you're hiring.
- Ask how long they've been licensed and whether any complaints or discipline are on record.