Apply for a License

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Getting started

Online Application Instructions

Online application instructions are on our website.

Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.

Apply on paper

The following forms are required for completing the application process. Please download and print forms:

Initial Licensure

Expired and reactivation of licensure
Endorsements
Massage school approval information

Please note: Any school requesting approval for a massage program or transfer program must email its application and supporting documentation to massage staff members (massage.therapy@doh.wa.gov).

Renewal requirements

Massage therapists must renew their license every year. Credentials expire on the therapist's birthday and may be renewed within 90 days prior to the expiration date.

Fee Schedule

2024 Fiscal Year in Review (PDF)

See fee information below

WAC 246-830-990 – Fees

  • Application and initial license - $226*
  • Renewal - $166*
  • Late renewal penalty - $75
  • Expired license reissuance - $50
  • Inactive license renewal - $66*
  • Expired inactive license reissuance - $50
  • Verification of license - $10
  • Duplicate license - $10
  • Intraoral massage endorsement - $25

* Includes the $16 fee to access the University of Washington HEAL-WA health resources website.

Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal, and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are non-refundable, per WAC 246-12-340.

Process for Approving/Denying Applications

We finish the final review for approval after a credentialing specialist verifies that the application is fully complete and complies with requirements in chapter 18.108 RCW and chapter 246-830 WAC. We complete background checks and make sure applicants have submitted required fees. Credentialing supervisors and lead workers have the authority to approve routine applications. The disciplining authority may conduct further review if the credentialing supervisor can't verify that the applicant meets all requirements. We'll formally notify applicants of a denial. Those applicants may request a hearing to appeal the decision.

Additional Licensing Information