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:

  • 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; AND
  • Certificate of insurance with a 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:

  • 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 fewer than 15 days in a calendar year.
  • Provide proof of general and professional liability insurance. 

Fees

The annual fee for a Massage Practitioner License is $98.00.  

The annual fee for a Temporary Massage Practitioner License is $46.00

Expiration/Renewal

A Massage Practitioner License expires on the same date as the insurance and may be renewed annually.

Last Edited: May 13, 2022