Process

Applicants must complete the following steps:

  1. Contact the state board(s) in which a license has been held to request License Verification be sent to Florida. If the state has an online verification including disciplinary actions, we will accept the online verification.
  2. Transfer National Examination scores from Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) or National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCTMB).
  3. Apply online at www.flhealthsource.gov, pay applicable fees, and upload any supplemental documentation.
  4. Complete a background screening with an approved Livescan provider.
    Visit flhealthsource.gov/background-screening for additional information.
  5. If applicants have any affirmative answers in the Criminal, Personal, or Disciplinary sections of the application, submission of the personal statement and supporting documentation can be uploaded with the online application.
  6. Please allow up to 10 business days for initial review of new applications. All applications and document submissions are reviewed in the order they are received. After your application is reviewed, any deficiencies will be communicated to you in writing by our Board staff. To expedite processing, please submit all required supporting documentation with your application and the requisite fees. If you are having documentation submitted by another entity on your behalf, please verify the Board office’s mailing address to ensure delivery.
  7. When all requirements are met the license will be issued to qualified within 7 days pursuant to Section 456.0145(2)(e), Florida Statutes.

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Process

Applicants must complete the following steps:

  1. Contact the state board(s) in which a license has been held to request License Verification be sent to Florida. If the state has an online verification including disciplinary actions, we will accept the online verification.
  2. Transfer National Examination scores from Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) or National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCTMB).
  3. Apply online at www.flhealthsource.gov, pay applicable fees, and upload any supplemental documentation.
  4. Complete a background screening with an approved Livescan provider.
    Visit flhealthsource.gov/background-screening for additional information.
  5. If applicants have any affirmative answers in the Criminal, Personal, or Disciplinary sections of the application, submission of the personal statement and supporting documentation can be uploaded with the online application.
  6. Please allow up to 10 business days for initial review of new applications. All applications and document submissions are reviewed in the order they are received. After your application is reviewed, any deficiencies will be communicated to you in writing by our Board staff. To expedite processing, please submit all required supporting documentation with your application and the requisite fees. If you are having documentation submitted by another entity on your behalf, please verify the Board office’s mailing address to ensure delivery.
  7. When all requirements are met the license will be issued to qualified within 7 days pursuant to Section 456.0145(2)(e), Florida Statutes.