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Massage Therapist
Licensed
Regulation
625 hrs
Training Hours
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
License Title
MBLEx
Exam Required
$465.10
Total Fees
18 hrs
CE Required
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Minimum Age
Education Level
Background Check
Fingerprinting
CPR Certification
Liability Insurance
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Required Training Hours
625 hours
Clinical / Hands-On Hours
hours
Program Approval
State-approved massage therapy school
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Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx)
Administered by FSMTB
Passing Score
Scaled score — pass/fail
Exam Fee
$265
MBLEx fee paid to FSMTB
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Overall licensing difficulty: 4/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam)
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MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination)
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
Scaled score — pass/fail
Format
Computer-based, multiple choice
Cost of failing
Retake fee: $265Invest in preparation to pass the first time.
How long should you study? Most candidates study 2–4 weeks before taking the MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination).
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Initial application fee | $270.10 |
License Fee Current as of 2026-04-12; verify with Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) for the latest fee schedule | Included in application fee |
Exam Fee MBLEx fee paid to FSMTB | $265 |
Background Check Fee Current as of 2026-04-12; verify with Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) for the latest fee schedule | Included |
Total Government Fees Application ($270.10) + MBLEx ($265) | $465.10 |
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Can Use Title “LMT”
YesModalities Allowed
Restrictions
Accepts Out-of-State License
MBLEx Score Transfers
Additional Requirements for Reciprocity
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Renewal Period
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education
Regulatory Board
Michigan uses a 3-year renewal cycle (unusual) and requires 1 hour of implicit bias training as part of CE requirements since June 2022. The application fee is $270.10. Licenses renew every 3 years (after first renewal); initial license valid 4–12 months depending on issuance date within the cycle. 18 hours of continuing education are required per renewal cycle. 625 hours of pre-licensing education are required. Neighboring states include Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, each with their own massage therapist requirements.
Michigan uses a 3-year renewal cycle after initial renewal.
18 CE hours per 3 years: 1 hour pain/symptom management, 2 hours ethics/boundaries, 1 hour implicit bias training.
625-hour requirement applies to those enrolled on or after August 1, 2017.
Michigan accepts out-of-state massage therapist credentials under certain conditions. Contact Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) for reciprocity requirements and documentation.
A criminal background check is required as part of the massage therapist application process in Michigan.
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Michigan requires 625 hours of training to become a licensed massage therapist. Visit the state board for approved providers and application details.
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