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Renewal Resource

Renewal Cycles

Massage Therapist Licenses: expire June 30th of even numbered years.

Massage Establishment and Sole Practitioner Establishment Licenses: expire June 30th of even numbered years

Renewals are currently closed.

Troubleshooting: Renewal Portal Login

If you have not accessed your e-service account in a while, you may need to reset/recover your password. Go to the "I Forgot My Password" web link at https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/SSO/Login/RecoverPass/, and a link to reset your password will be emailed to the email on file. A current email address must be on file to be able to reset your password.

To update email address, email the Board at Contact.massage@llr.sc.gov and include the following:

  • Name/Establishment Name on License
  • License number
  • Last five of social security number (not required for establishment licenses)
  • Current email address
Online Renewal Kickout

Accidently answered a question resulting in a kick out: Renewal kick-outs are cleared out each morning. If it is an emergency, request for clearing of kick out can be emailed to contact.massage@llr.sc.gov. Email confirmation will be sent once the renewal can be accessed.

Massage Therapist Renewal

Active and Inactive status Massage Therapist licenses expire June 30th of even numbered years. Renewal notifications will be sent out the beginning of April. The current license cycle is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026.

Fees

Massage Therapist renewal fee: $75

Inactive Massage Therapist renewal fee: $75

After June 30th of the renewal year, the license is lapsed and must be reinstated. Continued practice is a violation of Board law and regulations.

Massage Establishment and Sole Practitioner Establishment License Renewal

Massage Establishment and Sole Practitioner Establishment licenses expire June 30th of even numbered years. Renewal notifications will be sent out the beginning of April. The current license cycle is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026.

Fees

Massage Establishment renewal: $100

Sole Practitioner Establishment renewal: $50

After June 30th of the renewal year, the license is lapsed and must be reinstated and reinspected. Continued practice is a violation of Board law and regulations.

Continuing Education

Massage Therapist licensees will need six (6) hours annually of Board approved continuing education. A total of twelve (12) hours is needed each renewal cycle which runs from July 1 of even years to June 30 of even years

Reporting Continuing Education

Do not submit any CE documentation to the Board’s office. Licensee are required to utilize CE Broker and must upload all required CEs prior to renewing a license.

Reinstatement
  • Massage Therapist license that is not renewed by June 30 of the renewal year, will be lapsed on July 1 of the renewal year. Lapsed licenses not reinstated within twelve (12) months are cancelled. Cancelled licenses must reapply for licensure and meet all current requirements for licensure. Reinstatement Fee: $210

    To reinstate a lapsed license, licensee must submit a reinstatement application, fee and proof of completed continuing education.

  • Massage Establishment and Sole Practitioner Establishment license that is not renewed by June 30 of the renewal year, will be lapsed on July 1 of the renewal year. Lapsed licenses not reinstated within twelve (12) months are cancelled. Cancelled licenses must reapply for licensure and meet all current requirements for licensure.

    To reinstate a lapsed license, you must complete a reinstatement application, pay resinstatement fee and pass an inspection prior to reinstated license being issued.

    Massage Establishment Reinstatement Fee: $250
    Sole Practitioner Establishment Reinstatement Fee: $150
Renewal FAQs
Q. What should I expect after I submit my renewal online?

A. When renewing online, board staff will receive your online renewal the next day (or Monday if entered on Friday). The new wall certificate will be printed and mailed.

Q. What should I expect after I mail in a paper renewal form?

A. Once the paper renewal is received, the information will be verified and the renewal will be processed. The wall certificate will be printed and mailed, please allow 15 days for your new certificate to be received in the mail before calling board staff.

Q. What should I do if I have a disciplinary action against my license or any other license I hold (in this state or any other state)?

A. You must report disciplinary actions on your renewal. If the action has NOT already been reported and/or reviewed by board staff, you must answer “yes” to this question on the renewal and you will not be able to renew online. You will have to supply the information with a paper renewal form to include a check or money order for the renewal fee.

Q. What do I need to do if I want to place my license on inactive status?

A. In order to return to active status, you will be required to gain CE classes for each renewal period while on inactive status.

Q. Can I renew if I have not quite completed my CE classes since I have already registered for the classes?

A. NO, you must complete all CE classes before renewing in an active status. You cannot practice until your license is back on active status.

Q. Will an audit be conducted on my license?

A. YES, we are now conducting a compliance audit on all licensees after renewals. CE Broker will assist in this audit. That is why it is very important to assure all your continuing education is reported to CE Broker. If you see a course that is not reported to CE Broker, contact your course provider first.

Q. Who do I contact if I have problems or questions with my renewal or I don’t receive my wall certificate?

A. Contact the board office at contact.massage@llr.sc.gov or (803) 896-4588.