⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact No state-level regulatory board (as of audit date, March 2026; HF 362/SF 1131 would create one but has not been enacted) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Massage Therapist License: Iowa → Minnesota

Everything you need to know about transferring your massage therapist license from Iowa to Minnesota

No Reciprocity

Does not accept out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Iowa (IA)	Minnesota (MN)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $120; license fee: $120 (the application/license fee is a single $120 fee); exam fee: $195; total government fees: $315; confidence: high; sources: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/medical/massage-therapy	application fee: N/A at state level; license fee: N/A at state level; exam fee: $195; background check fee: N/A; total government fees: N/A; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $60	Period: N/A; CE hours: 0; Fee: N/A

Data verified as of 2026-04-12. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Minnesota does not offer reciprocity for massage therapist licenses.
Renewal differs: Iowa — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $60; Minnesota — Period: N/A; CE hours: 0; Fee: N/A.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit No state-level regulatory board (as of audit date, March 2026; HF 362/SF 1131 would create one but has not been enacted) →
2
Request credential verification from Iowa Board of Massage Therapy — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Iowa board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to No state-level regulatory board (as of audit date, March 2026; HF 362/SF 1131 would create one but has not been enacted).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Minnesota Licensing Board

Board: No state-level regulatory board (as of audit date, March 2026; HF 362/SF 1131 would create one but has not been enacted)
Website: N/A — no state agency exists

Contact No state-level regulatory board (as of audit date, March 2026; HF 362/SF 1131 would create one but has not been enacted) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Iowa (IA)	Minnesota (MN)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $120; license fee: $120 (the application/license fee is a single $120 fee); exam fee: $195; total government fees: $315; confidence: high; sources: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/medical/massage-therapy	application fee: N/A at state level; license fee: N/A at state level; exam fee: $195; background check fee: N/A; total government fees: N/A; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $60	Period: N/A; CE hours: 0; Fee: N/A

Data verified as of 2026-04-12. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Next Steps

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Minnesota Licensing Board

Board

No state-level regulatory board (as of audit date, March 2026; HF 362/SF 1131 would create one but has not been enacted)

Website

N/A — no state agency exists

Contact No state-level regulatory board (as of audit date, March 2026; HF 362/SF 1131 would create one but has not been enacted) to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your Massage Therapist License: Iowa → Minnesota

No Reciprocity

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Minnesota Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Massage Therapist License: Iowa → Minnesota

No Reciprocity

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Minnesota Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

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