Massage Therapist / Indiana
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Indiana Massage Therapist License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Provides therapeutic massage to relieve pain and reduce stress.

What the Indiana data shows for Massage Therapists

Becoming a licensed massage therapist in Indiana means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 620 training hours, a passing score on MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam), plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Indiana regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Massage Therapy School".

Budget $109 to get started, plus $60 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 24-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

On reciprocity, massage therapists should know: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Massage Therapist · Indiana

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training C-
620 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$109
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B+
$30/yr
$60 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Indiana

Education / Training Hours
Massage Therapy School
620 hours
Exam Requirement
MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$109
Renewal Fee
$60
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Indiana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Massage Therapist in Indiana? ▼
Indiana's requirements cover 620 hours of education or training, the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam) exam, and an initial fee of $109. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Massage Therapist in Indiana? ▼
Certification as a massage therapist in Indiana means clearing the state's checklist: 620 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Indiana licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Massage Therapist license to Indiana from another state? ▼
For massage therapists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Varies by state — check with state board. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Indiana licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Indiana require a background check for Massage Therapist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the massage therapist licensing process in Indiana. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Massage Therapist in Indiana? ▼
To stay licensed as a massage therapist in Indiana, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $60.

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What to do with this massage therapist license

Massage Therapist in Indiana, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a massage therapist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Indiana's massage therapist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Massage Therapist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state massage therapist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Indiana's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Indiana overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Indiana licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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