Board of Massage Therapy

Due to COVID-19 and for the health and safety of both consumers and staff, walk-in services at the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offices may change at anytime.  Please check the Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) main page at https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/ for the most current updated information.

Please observe proper safety protocols (e.g., face covering and physical distancing) when visiting.

Staff continue to telework and remain available during normal hours to meet the needs of the public over the phone (808-586-3000) and by email (reach the appropriate Board, Program, or Commission via https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/contact/). The public is strongly encouraged to continue calling in or utilizing the available online services. For a full listing of DCCA’s online services please go to https://cca.hawaii.gov/covid19.

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MyPVL
Manage Your PVL License Online
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Massage License Types
  • Massage Therapist
  • Massage Establishment
  • Massage Apprentice
Applicant and Licensee Information
Application and Licensing Information
How To
Renewal Information
(Renew by June 30 every even-numbered year)
  • All licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30, every even-numbered year.
On-time renewals for the licensing period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024
Renew Online:  https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
Renewals Accepted:  May 9, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Renewal Postcard Mailout: May 6, 2022
Renew By License Expiration Date: June 30, 2022

Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.

On-Time Cost to Renew
Massage Therapist (MAT) – active status - $164.00
Massage Therapist (MAT) – inactive status - $12.00
Massage Establishment (MAE) – active status - $164.00
Massage Establishment (MAE) – inactive status - $12.00
Restoration Information
(Restore within 1 year after license expiration)
Forfeited licenses may be restored within 1 year and subject to meeting restoration requirements.
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 1 year after the license expiration date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements.
Restore Online (MAT only): https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
(MAE must restore by hardcopy only)
 Cost to Restore (late renewal)
Massage Therapist (MAT) – active status - $264.00
Massage Therapist (MAT) – inactive status - $112.00
Massage Establishment (MAE) – active status - $264.00
Massage Establishment – inactive status - $112.00
Massage Therapy Workshops
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
Application to Conduct Massage Therapy Workshop
Regulating Body