Colorado Licensure for Massage Therapists and Exam Details

Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) - State Office of Massage Therapist Registration.

Application for Registration - Effective April 1, 2009.

Check Application Approval - Can not practice until Application is approved.

Colorado Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in Colorado

The state of Colorado began the application process for all licensure or licensees renewing after January 1, 2007. Applications became available December 1, 2008. The act took effect July 1, 2008, this is also a good place to read about the Grandfathering provisions . In order to practice as a MT or RMT, all applications must be approved by April 1, 2009.

The Colorado State Office of Massage Therapists requires that all therapists pass the written MBLEx, NCETMB ,or NCETM. Utilize our online resource to review your massage curriculum. You have access to take as many tests as you like, any time day or night, on your schedule.

Professional Liability Insurance must be purchased and maintained in order to be licensed.

Finger Print and Background checks are required to be submitted to the CBI or Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Instructions for submitting finger print and background checks are also on the application. The fingerprint/ background check can take up to 12 weeks, get applications in as soon as possible. The cost is $39.50 and is not included in the application fee.