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1755 E. Plumb Lane Suite 252
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: (775) 687-9955
Fax: (775) 786-4264
Email: nvmassagebd@lmt.nv.gov
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The office is closed weekends, all State holidays and Board Meeting dates.
To protect the residents of this State, it is necessary to license and regulate the practice of massage therapy, reflexology, and structural integration. Please review NRS 640C.580 for clarification.
You will need –
• A legible copy of a current government issued I.D. and Social Security Card
• A copy of your current massage license, reflexology license or structural integration license if applicable.
• A certified statement or license verification from your existing or previous licensing agency if applicable.
• A passport quality photo (Solid white background showing at least 2 inches above your head and 2 inches below your chin. No sunglasses, hats or other objects blocking your face. No profile pictures cover shots, or glamour pictures will be accepted). Photos can be taken yourself as long as they meet requirements.
• An official transcript sent to us directly from your school or submitted in person by applicant in an unopened envelope with the school seal.
• A certificate of completion (diploma).
• A score report for your national exam sent to us directly from the testing agency. Contact them directly to have results sent to our office. For Massage - NCBMTB (for National Exams) or FSMTB (for MBLEx); For Reflexology - ARCB, IIR, ITEC, or BCETMB; For Structural Integration - CESI.
The first step in the application process is completion of the Application Request.
To submit the Application Request online, go to our Online Portal link located in the Applicants tab and select Complete an Application Request Form.
Paper Application Request forms can be found in the Applicant Forms link located in the Applicants tab. Please note that there is an included $30.00 paper processing fee for paper application requests.
To apply online, go to our online portal. To submit a paper application, you may download the form to request an application on at "How to Apply for a License" on our Applicants tab.
Online application fees of $480.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE) can be made online using a debit/credit card. No wires can be accepted.
If you choose to submit a paper application, there is a $510.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE) fee. This payment needs to be paid with a cashier’s check or money order. If you submit your application to our office in person you can pay using a debit/credit card.
No, under NRS 640C.910 you must acquire a license to practice massage therapy, reflexology, or structural integration in the State of Nevada.
- Massage therapy program: At least 625 hours
- Reflexology program: At least 200 hours
- Structural integration program: At least 730 hours.
The application process can take 1-3 months depending on how quickly we receive all required documents. Factors that may extend this time frame include background results, education requiring additional information and applications requiring Board review.
All applicants are required to submit fingerprints for a background check.
No, under NRS 640C.910, if a person is not licensed to practice massage therapy in the State of Nevada, you may not use L.M.T or any symbol or letters indicating you are a Licensed Massage Therapists. Your massage license number must be included in all advertising.
Contact your school and have them send your transcripts directly to our office. You may bring your transcripts to our office in the original sealed envelope from the school. Emailed transcripts cannot be accepted.
If you attended school in Nevada, you would need to contact the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education at (702) 486-7330. If you attended school outside of Nevada, please contact the Commission of Postsecondary in the state you received your education.
If you attended school in Nevada, you would need to contact the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education at (702) 486-7330. If you attended school outside of Nevada, please contact the Commission of Postsecondary in the state you received your education.
Yes, each applicant is required to take and pass a national exam.
For Massage Therapy Licenses, the Board recognizes:
The National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and the National Examination for State Licensing all administered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); and the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB).
For Reflexology Licenses, the Board recognizes:
The certification exam administered by the American Reflexology Certification Board; the certification exam administered by the International Institute of Reflexology; the certification in reflexology exam administered by the International Therapy Examination Council; or the Board Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCETMB) administered by the NCBTMB.
For Structural Integration Licenses, the Board recognizes the Certification Exam for Structural Integrators (CESI) administered by the Certification Board for Structural Integration.
Contact one of these testing agencies if you need to schedule an exam.
Yes, you must obtain a Nevada massage therapy, reflexology, or structural integration license to practice at any time in the State of Nevada.
Yes, please contact our office.
Yes. Please make sure the photo has a solid white background showing at least 2 inches above your head and 2 inches below your chin. No sunglasses, hats or other objects blocking your face. No profile pictures cover shots, or glamour pictures will be accepted.
In addition to your application, we will need a certified statement from your existing or previous licensing agency. This certified statement can be found on our website. Please review the application checklist for a list of items to submit with your application.
No, Nevada must obtain a new set of fingerprint results.
Live Scan Voucher: Live Scan results can ONLY be obtained in Nevada. A list of available vendors will be supplied to you once we have received your application. Processing time can take up to 4 weeks to receive the results.
Fingerprint Cards: A fingerprint card packet will be mailed to you. If you are located outside of Nevada, you may take your fingerprint card packet to any local law enforcement agency or any agency authorized to perform fingerprinting. Processing time can take up to 8 weeks to receive the results.
You need a State of Nevada Massage Therapy license. You cannot practice under anyone else’s license.
To check the status of your pending application, please send an email to nvmassagebd@lmt.nv.gov. Please allow up to 2 business days for a response.