Overview
This license is for a person who practices massage and conducts massage services from a licensed massage or bodywork center, a Saint Paul licensed home location or an off-site massage or bodywork location pursuant to Chapter 412. If you have questions, contact DSI at 651-266-8989, or email the DSI Message Center.
Code Requirements
See Chapter 414 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about massage practitioners.
Massage Practitioner Application Requirements
You must submit the following:
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- One of the following:
- Proof of a valid Saint Paul Massage Practitioner License in the past five (5) years OR
- Proof of the ability to have been licensed as a Massage Practitioner in Saint Paul based on successful completion of national certification exams as previously stipulated in Saint Paul Ordinance OR
- Proof of successful completion of a postsecondary course of study that includes 500 contact hours at an accredited or licensed school
- Certificate of insurance with general liability of $1,000,000, and professional liability of $1,000,000. The City of Saint Paul must be listed as an additional insured, and 30 days notice of cancellation is required.
- Required fee
Temporary Massage Practitioner Application Requirements
You must submit the following:
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- Proof of a current license from another municipality, county or state with license provisions substantially similar to those contained within this chapter.
- Providing massage or bodywork services for a period of less than 15 days in a calender year.
- Provide proof of general and professional liability insurance.
Fees
The annual fee for a Massage Practitioner License is $97.00.
The annual fee for a Temporary Massage Practitioner License is $45.00
Expiration/Renewal
A Massage Practitioner License expires on the same date as the insurance and may be renewed annually.