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Oregon

License required

Oregon requires a state license to practice massage therapy. Typical path: at least 625 hours of approved education, then MBLEx + Oregon jurisprudence exam. Renewal: every 2 years. Continuing education: 25 hours per renewal.

RegulationLicense required
CredentialMassage therapist license
Minimum education625 hours
ExamMBLEx + Oregon jurisprudence exam
RenewalEvery 2 years
Continuing education25 hours per renewal
RegulatorOregon Board of Massage Therapists

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Last checked: October 24, 2026. Educational summary only, not legal advice.

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