Online Form 1 - Application for Licensure
All applicants for licensure must initially submit Form 1 along with the $108 licensure and first registration fee. You must answer all questions and provide all information requested unless otherwise indicated. Failure to accurately complete all required parts of the application will delay its review. Additional forms below are required based on the licensure requirements of the profession. Do not use Form 1 to renew your existing license.
Continuing Your Application
If you have started an application within the past 30 days, and have not yet completed it, you can use this link to continue your application. You will need your Application ID, Social Security Number, and Date of Birth.
Upload Additional Documentation
If you have already completed an application, but you have additional documents or files to include in your previous submission, use this link to upload additional documentation. You will need your Application ID and Date of Birth.
Form 2 - Certification of Professional Education
This form must be submitted directly from the educational institution.
- Section I: Complete this section of the form before sending it to your educational institution. Be sure to sign and date item 9 and include any required fees.
- Section II: The Registrar must complete this section and return the form in a sealed school envelope directly to the Office of the Professions at the mailing address at the end of the form. If you completed a non-New York State licensure-qualifying program, the educational institution must attach an official school transcript to the form.
Form 3 - Verification of Out-of-State Licensure or Registration
This is only required for applicants licensed in another state, territory or country.
This form must be submitted directly by the licensing authority.
- Section I: Complete this section of the form before sending it to the licensing authority of each jurisdiction in which you are or have been licensed as a massage therapist. Be sure to sign and date item 7.
- Section II: The licensing authority must complete this section, sign, date and return the form directly to the Office of the Professions at the mailing address on the form. A separate Form 3 must be submitted from each jurisdiction where a license was issued.
Note: A Form 3 is not required for licenses/certificates issued by the New York State Education Department. Also, If the certification/verification documentation provided by a U.S. jurisdictions contains the same information requested in the Form 3, completion of a Form 3 for that jurisdiction is not necessary. For certification/verification documentation that does not contain the same information, a Form 3 will need to be completed for that jurisdiction.
Form 4 - Report of Professional Experience
This is only required for applicants licensed in another state, territory or country who are seeking licensure by endorsement in New York State.
- Section I: Complete this section in ink.
- Section II: Provide an accurate and complete record of your professional work experience in chronological order. Include the name and address of your employer, co-workers or colleagues who will attest to your experience. Sign and date the attestation and send the form to the Office of the Professions at the address at the end of the form
Form 4B - Verification of Experience
This is only required for applicants licensed in another state, territory or country who are seeking licensure by endorsement in New York State.
This form must be submitted directly from the individual verifying the applicant's professional work experience.
- Section I: Complete this section in ink. Be sure to sign and date the attestation. Send the form to the employer, co-worker or colleagues who will verify your work experience.
- Section II: Have your employer, co-worker, or colleagues who will attest to your experience complete Section II, sign, date and send the form directly to the Office of the Professions at the address at the end of the form.
Online Form 5 - Application for Limited Permit for Massage Therapist
All applicants for a limited permit must initially submit Form 5 along with the $35 limited permit fee. You must also submit a Form 5CS - Certification of Supervisor for Limited Permit along with your application.
Continuing Your Application
If you have started an application within the past 30 days, and have not yet completed it, you can use this link to continue your application. You will need your Application ID and Date of Birth.
Upload Additional Documentation
If you have already completed an application, but you have additional documents or files to include in your previous submission, use this link to upload additional documentation. You will need your Application ID and Date of Birth.
Changes to Supervisors and/or Settings
If you change supervisors and/or settings, or you have to add or remove a supervisor or setting, after a permit is issued, you must obtain an amended permit using the Limited Permit Change Form. After changes are processed you will receive an amended permit. A fee is not required for an amended permit issued as a result of a change in supervisor or setting. You must also submit a Form 5CS - Certification of Supervisor for Limited Permit for each new supervisor you are adding (see Upload Additional Documentation above).
Form 5CS - Certification of Supervisor for Limited Permit
Use this form ONLY if you are applying/have applied for a New York State Limited Permit as a Massage Therapist online.
- Section I: Complete this section.
- Section II: Your supervisor must complete this section before you can submit it to the Office of the Professions at the appropriate address at the end of the form. It is your responsibility to ensure your supervisor fully completes Section II. Failure to complete this form will delay its review.