What must a licensed massage therapist (LMT) do to renew their license before it expires?

To renew their license before it expires, a licensed massage therapist (LMT) must submit a renewal application along with the renewal fee. This is a standard requirement for maintaining licensure in many professions, ensuring that licensed individuals remain compliant with the regulations and standards set by their licensing board.

Submitting a renewal application confirms the therapist's ongoing eligibility to practice and allows the board to track who is active in the field. The payment of a renewal fee supports the administrative costs associated with maintaining the professional licensing system.

While completing continuing education hours is often necessary for maintaining current knowledge and skills, it is not the only requirement for renewal; it is just one component that may be included in the renewal process in some jurisdictions. Additionally, requesting a waiver for the renewal fee or notifying the board of an address change does not fulfill the primary responsibilities associated with license renewal, thus these actions do not replace the need to complete the renewal application and pay the associated fee.