Massage therapy and bodyworker trade association for Minnesota

"Renewing standards for Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers by establishing an organization of competent practice."

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Ordinances & Zoning:

Ordinances and zoning laws vary by city. To find information on a particular city click the letter the city name begins with:

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General Massage Therapy Licensing and Business Operations Requirements by City:

There are two questions you'll need answered before starting your business:

1) What are the requirements for practicing massage?

2) What are the requirements for opening a business that happens to be massage, instead of say, a candle store?

You need not only to check on your city’s ordinance, but if you’re in a business district, it’s very important to check zoning in that specific district. In some cases it's alright with the city if you practice massage or bodywork, but if the area inwhich you practice is not zone correctly you could get shut down.

Always contact your city for updated regulations and requirements. Always contact your city for zoning restrictions and ordinances for operating out of your home.

When searching your city’s website, most massage information is listed in licenses, ordinances, and city code. Licenses can often be found under administration, city clerk, or city services.

* Please note that bulleted information was sometimes copied and pasted directly off the city website.

When you see the term “recognized school,” by and large it means the school is recognized by the AMTA (or other similar national organization), recognized by the state, or accredited. The term should be defined in the city code where massage licensing is defined.

If you would like to request or submit information about a city that is not listed below, please contact us.

Most home occupation restrictions include the following:

·       No signage (must look like a home)

·       No one who is not living at the residence may be employed there

·       No more than 25% of the home may be used for the business

·       No external building (ie: garage) may be used for the business, and no alternate doorway (separate entrance) may be used to access the business

·       Limited clients (parking)

·       May need to contact or report a certain number of residents within a given proximity of the home to be used for a business

·       Often needs council approval before license is given

Albert Lea

City Clerk: 507-377-4335
http://www.cityofalbertlea.org/

(changing ordinance currently; will update soon.)

Andover

(Main) 763-755-5100
http://www.ci.andover.mn.us/
(See City Departments>Clerk>License and Permits)

·       500 hours of a core curriculum (no more than 200 hours of which can be clinical training)
·       $175 annually (includes investigation fee)

License application:
http://files.andovermn.net/pdfs/Clerk/2008MassageTherapistLicApp.pdf
To establish a business, please see home page, and then City Code>Title 3-Business and License Regulations>Chapter 6
or p. 58 on:
http://files.andovermn.net/pdfs/Clerk/CityCode/TITLE_3_Business_and_License_Regulations.pdf

Anoka

(Main) 763-576-2700
http://www.ci.anoka.mn.us/

·       150 hours of training from a school of massage registered with or approved by the state Department of Education.
·       Massage Therapist license cost is: $25.00 investigation fee (for new licenses only) plus $125 annually
·       Massage Business license cost is: $25.00 investigation fee (for new licenses only) plus $500 annually.

Licensing info: http://www.ci.anoka.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={7BDBFCA9-B32E-47D5-9997-027346A7C9DB}

See applications and ordinances for massage therapists and massage businesses: http://www.ci.anoka.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={98F5ABCB-BCBE-4425-81C3-4F15B9769EDF}

Apple Valley

(Main) 952-953-2500
http://www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us/

Must register your business with the state of Minnesota; Apple Valley does not license businesses or therapists.

To open a massage establishment, you would be allowed to operate in the business district (downtown – where the other businesses are located.)

To practice out of your home, you would follow home occupation requirements:
·       No signage
·       No more than 3 clients in home at one time (for parking)
·       No one who does not live in the home may work in your home
·       May not operate out of the garage or other building
·       The house must look like a house, not a business.

Please contact Margaret Dykes in City Planning for more information: 952-953-2569

Austin

(Main) 507-437-9940
http://www.ci.austin.mn.us/
·       One-time investigation fee - $50
·       License fee for establishment and therapists - $100/each
·       500 hours therapeutic massage training
·       The license must be council-approved
·       To operate out of your home, your application must be brought to the monthly planning commission hearing. Fee to schedule a public hearing is $225.

To operate within the business district, contact the City Clerk for a license application. (507-437-9943.)

*Because each personal and business license must be approved by the council, the wait time for a license may be 4-6 weeks.

To operate out of your home, please contact Craig Hoium in Community Development (507-437-9952) with your location. He can discuss zoning with you. This is a long process that involves the city mailing information to residents within 250 ft of the property and scheduling a public hearing ($225.) Please plan for a 4-6 week wait before your business is approved.

Blaine

(Main) 763-784-6700
http://www.ci.blaine.mn.us/
The city of Blaine does not license massage therapists or massage businesses. To operate a massage business in the city, you must register your business with the state of Minnesota.

All therapists must register with the city.
·       Proof of hours of training (minimum of 100 hours)
·       Proof of membership in a bona fide state or national therapeutic massage organization.
·       Must also provide home and business addresses, home and business phone numbers, and a copy of driver’s license or MN I.D.

For zoning requirements and operating out of your home, contact the Planning Department (763-785-61800).

Bloomington

(Main) 952-563-8700
http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/
·       Proof of professional liability insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000
·       Minimum 600 hours of certified therapeutic massage training from a bona fide school approved by the issuing authority (Training Certificate showing dates of training and name and address of the training institute).
·       $570 annual business license fee.
·       $28/MT one time investigation fee.

Massage Therapist Individual License Application:
http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/forms/80_/86_003.pdf

Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License Application Part I:
http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/forms/80_/86_005.pdf

Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License Application Part II:
http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/forms/80_/86_004.pdf

Brooklyn Center

(Main) 763-569-3300
http://www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org/

License and Certification requirements page:
http://www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={58513F5E-27CB-4881-9C61-E479F5DA9097}&DE=

Massage Therapist Certificate Requirements:
(Application form) http://www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org/vertical/Sites/%7BAC68FDDE-6B3F-416C-85EB-0D846EA8D6A1%7D/uploads/%7B2AF4C5AA-E157-412D-A954-70C291AB705C%7D.PDF

Applications for a massage certificate shall be made only on the forms provided by the City Manager and shall contain the following information together with any other information that the City Manager may require:

Evidence of the applicant’s education qualifications, including originals or certified copies of degrees, diplomas, or certificates, if any.

Evidence of applicant’s practical qualifications to practice massage.

Evidence that the applicant is of good moral character.

The names and addresses of two persons, residents of Hennepin County, who may be referred to as the applicant’s character.

Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime or offense other than a traffic offense, and if so, information as to the time, place, and nature of such crime of offense.

Evidence in the form of a current certificate from a licensed physician practicing in Minnesota indicating (a) that within the past 30 days he has examined the applicant, and (b) that such examination was for the purpose of determining whether applicant had any communicable disease, and (c) that as a result of such examination he believes that applicant is not suffering from any communicable disease which would disqualify the applicant from engaging in the practice of massage.

The certification period is the calendar year January 1 through December 31. Please complete or provide the following:
·       Massage Certificate – completed application as required in Section 23-1705 of the City Ordinance
·       Annual Certificate Fee - $50 (check payable to the City of Brooklyn Center)
·       Investigation Fee - $100 (check payable to the City of Brooklyn Center)
·       Education Qualifications: Certified Copies of Degrees, Diplomas, or Certificate – Accurate and complete documents

Massage Establishment License requirements:
(Application form) http://www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org/vertical/Sites/%7BAC68FDDE-6B3F-416C-85EB-0D846EA8D6A1%7D/uploads/%7B90BA182C-8508-432D-AB0C-39565ABDE2DC%7D.PDF
The license period is the calendar year January 1 through December 31.

Please complete or provide the following:
·       License Application – four completed applications as required in Section 23-1704 of the City Ordinance
·       Annual License Fee - $3,000 (cash, cashier’s check, or certified check pro-rated on a monthly basis from City Council approval date)
·       Investigation Fee – $1,500 (check made payable to City of Brooklyn Center)
·       Business Records – as required in Section 23-1704 of the City Ordinance
·       Proof of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage Form – completed form as required by Minnesota Statute Section 176.182 (see below to download form)
·       Minnesota Business Tax Identification Number – completed form as required by Minnesota Statute Section 270.72 (see below to download form)
·       Proof of Payment of Property Taxes – submit copy of Hennepin County tax statement showing taxes paid or visit Hennepin County website at www.co.hennepin.mn.us

Brooklyn Park

(Main) 763-424-8000
http://www.brooklynpark.org/

Please contact the city or check back for licensing requirements and ordinances.

Burnsville

(Main) 952-895-4400
http://www.ci.burnsville.mn.us/
·       100 hours of training (provide proof)
·       $100/year. License valid July 1- June 30; prorated.
·       One-time $100 investigation fee

Therapeutic Massage License (Establishment): http://www.burnsville.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=480

Champlin

(Main) 763-421-8100
http://www.ci.champlin.mn.us/
·       A diploma or certificate of graduation from a school approved by the American Massage Therapist Association or other similar reputable massage association; or a diploma or certificate of graduation from a school which is either accredited by a recognized educational accrediting association or agency, or is recognized by the state higher education coordinating board or other state agency having jurisdiction over the school.
·       Each applicant shall also furnish proof at the time of application of a minimum of 500 hours of successfully completed course work in the following areas:
1.    The theory and practice of massage, including, but not limited to, Swedish, Esalen, Shiatsu, and/or Foot Reflexology techniques;
2.    Anatomy, including, but not limited to, skeletal and muscular structure and organ placement, and physiology; and
3.    Hygiene.
·       Massage establishment business license, nonrefundable
investigation fee - $100.00
·       Massage establishment business license, annual renewal fee - $200.00 ·       Massage therapist license, nonrefundable investigation fee for initial application -- $150.00
·       Massage therapist license, annual renewal application fee - $50.00
·       New combined owner/operator business/therapist license, home based business only, investigation fee - $150.00
·       New combined owner/operator business/therapist license, home based business only, annual fee - $150.00

City Code (click on links on left-hand side. Ch 22 is fees; Ch 30 is licensing): http://library1.municode.com/default-test/home.htm?infobase=14283&doc_action=whatsnew

Chanhassen

(Main) 952-227-1100
http://www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/
The city of Chanhassen does not license businesses; your massage business must be licensed through the state of Minnesota. Please contact the city for more information and to investigate home occupation regulations.

Chaska

(Main) 952-448-9200
http://www.chaskamn.com/
·       Certificate of completion of at least 400 training hours
·       Medical certificate stating you are free of communicable diseases
·       Proof of membership in a bodyworks association
·       Proof of insurance coverage (minimum $1,000,000)
·       $105 annual registration fee
·       Investigation fee – please
Application: http://www.chaskamn.com/Renewal%20Application1.pdf

Please see: http://www.chaskamn.com/new_resident/ord_pdf/2009/Chapter%2012%20-%20Business%20Licensing.pdf for information regarding massage establishments.

Columbia Heights

(Main) 763-706-3610
http://www.ci.columbia-heights.mn.us/
·       Individual - $100 annual, $250 investigation
·       Business - $500 annual, $250 investigation
·       A diploma or certificate of graduation from an American Massage Therapist Association approved school or a diploma or certificate of graduation from a school which is either accredited by a recognized educational agency or association or is licensed by the State or Local government agency having jurisdiction over the school.
·       Proof of course work in the theory and practice or massage (including but not limited to Swedish, Esalen, Shiatsu, and/or Foot Reflexology techniques) hygiene, and anatomy, including but not limited to, skeletal and muscular structure and organ placement.
·       Documentation indicating proof of six (6) months or more experience in the practice of therapeutic massage with a minimum of 25 verified full practice massage therapy treatments which applicant has performed in a non-commercial setting and in the status of a trainee.
·       Documentation indicating that the applicant has passed an examination as to the qualifications and competence for the practice of massage as required by Section 5.612. http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Minnesota/columbiaheights_mn/chapter5commerciallicensing?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:columbiaheights_mn$anc=
·       Certificate of Compliance per the Minnesota Workers Compensation Law (if a business)
·       Waiver

Application/Workers Comp/Waiver: http://www.ci.columbia-heights.mn.us/city_services/pdf/LICENSE-MESSAGE-THERAPIST-THERAPY-BUSINESS.pdf

City Code: http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Minnesota/columbiaheights_mn/chapter5commerciallicensing?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:columbiaheights_mn$anc=

Coon Rapids

(Main) 763-755-2880
http://www.ci.coon-rapids.mn.us/
Fees:
·       Masseuse/Masseur - $150 per year; $370 investigation
·       Massage Therapist - $43 annual; $43 investigation.
·       Massage Enterprise license - $300 annual; $370 investigation
·       License period is Jan 1-Dec 31. After July, annual cost is half (prorated)
·       Home business must go through City Development to obtain a Conditional Use permit.

*The distinction between masseuse and massage therapist seems to be defined as massage therapists only offering incidental massage therapy, and working part time. Please contact the city for further information regarding which license you need to obtain.

Individual license application: http://www.ci.coon-rapids.mn.us/Clerk/pdf/ClerkMassageTherapistLicense.pdf

Business enterprise application: http://www.ci.coon-rapids.mn.us/Clerk/pdf/ClerkMassageEnterpriseLicenseApplication.pdf

Cottage Grove

(Main) 651-458-2800
http://www.cottage-grove.org/
·       Annual individual license - $100
·       Investigation fee - $100
·       Annual business license - $200
·       Investigation fee - $50 for up to 2 hours. $50/additional hour; $500 maximum

City Code – Title 3, Chapter 8:
http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=500

Crystal

(Main) 763-531-1000
(City Clerk) 763-531-1145
http://www.ci.crystal.mn.us/
·       Individual fee - $55/year; $100 investigation
·       Enterprise fee - $105/year; $100 investigation
·       Training in therapeutic massage (400 hours), health and hygiene from accredited school for massage therapy
·       Professional insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000

For general information, information on home-based business, and applications: http://www.ci.crystal.mn.us/vertical/Sites/%7B4335EAE6-DE23-4C0D-8A7C-FED379590A1D%7D/uploads/%7B8566C004-9454-4DAD-896C-87EE7545957D%7D.PDF

Duluth

(Main) 218-730-5000
(City Clerk) 218-730-5500.
http://www.duluthmn.gov/
·       $33 individual licensing fee, license period May 1 – April 30
·       $111 establishment licensing fee, license period May 1 – April 30
·       Proof of 500 hours training

Individual Massage License Application: http://www.duluthmn.gov/clerk/permits/ClerkApplications/MassageTherapist2009.pdf

Establishment License Application: http://www.duluthmn.gov/clerk/permits/ClerkApplications/MassageEstablishment2009.pdf

Page with all links to licenses: http://www.duluthmn.gov/clerk/permits/index.cfm

City Code for zoning (Home Occupations: Part II, Ch 50, Section 50.1):
http://library1.municode.com/minutes/home.htm?infobase=50009&doc_action=whatsnew

Eagan

(Main) 651-675-5000
http://www.ci.eagan.mn.us/live/default.asp
·       $25 annual individual licensing fee; $100 investigation
·       $300 annual establishment fee; $300 investigation
·       Must provide diploma or certification from accredited school or one approved by the AMTA or NCBTMB
·       Eagan does not allow massage businesses to be operated out of the home

City Code/Massage Ordinance (sec 6.39) http://library1.municode.com/default-test/home.htm?infobase=13070&doc_action=whatsnewtion

Eden Prairie

(Main) 952-949-8300
http://www.edenprairie.org/vCurrent/live/
Currently the City does not license or regulate businesses. For State or County licensing, contact the Minnesota Small Business Assistance Office at 651-556-8425. No minimum requirements for massage therapists and/or bodyworkers as of September 2010.

Edina

(Main) 952-927-8861
http://www.ci.edina.mn.us/
·       $285 business license; $1500 investigation fee (a portion could be refunded)
·       If a business uses massage 25% or less the business can register their therapists at $17 per therapist

Please contact the city or check back for individual licensing requirements and fees.

Elk River

(Main) 763.635.1000
http://www.ci.elk-river.mn.us/
·       Individual annual fee - $100; $50 background check
·       License period runs Jan 1- Dec 31; it is not prorated. All applications must be council approved.
·       Proof of 500 hours of education by an approved or accredited school. This includes successful completion of the following coursework: the theory and practice of massage, including, but not limited to, Swedish, Esalen, Shiatsu, and/or foot Reflexology techniques; and anatomy, including, but not limited to, skeletal and muscular structure and organ placement; and hygiene.
·       Establishment fee - $200/single; $300/partnership or corporation/association

Information, applications, descriptions, and ordinances: http://www.ci.elk-river.mn.us/vertical/Sites/%7B18493844-E9A7-4BC5-BA1B-5149BB77ECC4%7D/uploads/%7B7FB1CD9F-D0D4-4E14-92CB-5DDE104F068F%7D.PDF

Fairibault

(Main) 507-334-2222
http://www.ci.faribault.mn.us/
·       $55 annual fee; Feb 1-Jan 31 (may be prorated)
·       2 recent photographs at least 2 inches by 2 inches, no more than 6 months old
·       Diploma or certificate from recognized school

Application form: http://www.ci.faribault.mn.us/assets/m/massageneworrenewal1.pdf

City code explaining “recognized school” and other regulations on licensing:
(Code of Ordinances>Chapter 14>Article IV)
http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=10757&stateId=23&stateName=Minnesota

Farmington

(Main) 651-280-6800
http://www.ci.farmington.mn.us/
·       Annual license fee for therapist - $50
·       Annual license fee for business (includes one therapist) - $50
·       Business investigation (includes one therapist) - $300
·       Therapist investigation fee - $200
·       2 references
·       Therapeutic Massage licenses require a public hearing with 10 days published notice for City Council approval.

Application form/city code:
http://www.ci.farmington.mn.us/Licenses_Permits/Bus.LicenseApps/Massage_License_Application.pdf

Forest Lake

(Main) 651-464-3550
http://www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us/
·       600 hours training at school recognized and accepted by the State of Minnesota or a national professional therapeutic massage organization.
·       Annual fee for individual and business license - $50
·       Investigation fee - $25

Please email Aaron Buffington, the City Planner, at aaron@ci.forest-lake.mn.us to see if you can have an in-home business.

Individual license application:
http://forestlake.govoffice.com/vertical/Sites/%7BAFEB969B-C92D-4FE4-A096-00560D784D07%7D/uploads/%7BDA1C03D0-73EB-4ED8-A889-FC60297F964A%7D.PDF

Business license application:
http://forestlake.govoffice.com/vertical/Sites/%7BAFEB969B-C92D-4FE4-A096-00560D784D07%7D/uploads/%7B58C93E57-AD53-4306-8A3D-39224FFCF300%7D.PDF

City code pertaining to massage:
http://www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us/vertical/Sites/%7BAFEB969B-C92D-4FE4-A096-00560D784D07%7D/uploads/%7B717E6F38-FE4C-4D6F-8FAA-C0BB33A8D605%7D.PDF

Fridley

(Main) 763-571-3450
http://www.ci.fridley.mn.us/

A bona fide massage therapist is exempt from licensing requirements if they can provide proof of:
·       A minimum of 150 hours certified therapeutic massage therapy training by a bona fide state or natural therapeutic massage organization of which the massage therapist is a member in good standing
·       A current membership, in good standing, with a bona fide national or state therapeutic massage organization (approved by the city) with a written and enforceable code of ethics
·       Insurance coverage of one million dollars for personal liability in the practice of therapeutic massage

Relevant page: http://www.ci.fridley.mn.us/massage-parlor-licensing

City Code (sections 100 and 205 pertain to massage therapy): http://www.ci.fridley.mn.us/fridley-city-code

Please contact the city or check back for more licensing requirements and ordinances.

Golden Valley

(Main) 763-593-8000
http://www.ci.golden-valley.mn.us/
· Annual individual fee - $50
· Individual investigation - $100
· Annual business - $500
· Business investigation - $200
· Applicants must possess a certificate from a licensed school of massage, certifying their successful completion of a course of study of not less than four hundred (400) hours of training in massage therapy
· Evidence of applicant's practical qualifications to practice massage
· Evidence that the applicant is of good moral character
· The names and addresses of two (2) persons, residents of Hennepin County, who can attest to the applicant's character

City Code: http://www.ci.golden-valley.mn.us/citycode1/index.htm
*The relevant section (6) was unavailable at the time of research. If it is still unavailable, please contact the city for a copy of the massage section of city code.

Ham Lake

(Main) 763-434-9555
http://www.ci.ham-lake.mn.us/
·       400 hours training at bona fide school
·       Passing NCETM(B)
·       Remains in good standing as to any continuing education requirements
·       $400 conditional use permit

Please contact the city for license fees as they are subject to change.
City Code (P 41): http://www.ci.ham-lake.mn.us/docs/article09.pdf

Hastings

(Main) 651-480-2350
http://www.ci.hastings.mn.us/
·       100 hours of massage training
·       3 references
·       Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000
·       $100/year individual (January 1 - Dec 31)
·       $100/year business
·       Licensed therapeutic massage enterprises may be operated as a home occupation in accordance with the provisions as set forth in Chapter 155 of the Hastings City Code, provided the operation clearly exists as a secondary or accessory use of the premises.

Application for individual:
http://www.ci.hastings.mn.us/InsideCityHall/ICHFormsDocs/ICHLMassageNew.pdf

Application for establishment:
http://www.ci.hastings.mn.us/InsideCityHall/ICHFormsDocs/ICHLMasEstNew.pdf

City Code (Title XI; 114. Page 94):
http://www.ci.hastings.mn.us/InsideCityHall/Charter&Ordinances/CodeTitle11.pdf#page=94

Hibbing

(Main) 218-262-3486
http://www.hibbing.mn.us/
·       $300 initial business license
·       $100 renewal business license (Feb 1 – Jan 31)
No other licensing requirements or fees are in place at the time of research. Please contact the city or refer to city code for updates.

City Code (Government>City Ordinances>6 Other Business Regulations and Licensing>6.30>6.32): http://www.hibbing.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={EE089D94-7CB4-40BD-96ED-3699D558EE4A}&DE={B808C45D-4F2D-4EAE-9641-AF529A63F855}#6.32

Hopkins

(Main) 952-935-8474
http://www.hopkinsmn.com/
·       $100 annual license fee (July 1 – June 30)
·       $50 investigation fee
·       Diploma or Certificate of completion of 500 or more hours from a recognized school of Message Therapy
·       Proof of minimum hours of course work in the following areas:
1.    150 hours in the theory and practice of massage, including but not limited to Swedish, Esalen, Shiatsu, and/or foot reflexology techniques
2.    100 hours of anatomy and physiology, including but not limited to skeletal and muscular structure and kinesiology
3.    8 hours of hygiene and sanitation
4.    30 hours of business practices and ethics.

For information on zoning, please contact Nancy Anderson at 952-548-6342.
Application form: http://www.hopkinsmn.com/licenses/pdf/massage-therapy-license.pdf
Information page: http://www.hopkinsmn.com/licenses/massage.php

Inver Grove Heights

(Main) 651-450-2500
http://www.ci.inver-grove-heights.mn.us/
·       Documentation showing one hundred (100) hours of certified therapeutic massage training recognized and accepted by a national or state professional therapeutic massage organization; and
·       Proof of membership in good standing of a recognized national or state professional therapeutic massage organization such as the Minnesota Therapeutic Massage Network, American Massage Therapy Association or other similar reputable massage association.
·       The applicant for a therapeutic massage license shall also furnish proof at the time of application of a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of successfully completed course work in the following areas:
1.    The theory and practice of massage, including, but not limited to, Swedish, Esalen, shiatsu, and/or foot reflexology techniques; and
2.    Anatomy, including, but not limited to, skeletal and muscular structure and organ placement; and
3.    Hygiene.

Contact http://www.ci.inver-grove-heights.mn.us/Directory.aspx?EID=6

City codes (ch 8-4; article A = therapeutic): http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=542

Lakeville

(Main) 952-985-440
http://www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/
·       Annual license fee - $25
·       Investigation fee - $100
·       100 hours training from accredited school or one approved by a reputable association (ie: AMTA)
·       2 character references who are residents of Dakota county
·       Businesses are licensed through the state of MN

Application form: http://www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/index/indexpdf/MassageTherapyApp.pdf

City Code (Ch 3, Title 16):
http://sterling.webiness.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=418

Contact the Planning Department for inquiries about a home-based business.
http://www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=28&Itemid=816

Lino Lakes

(Main) 651-982-2400
http://www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us/

·       No city or business license/fees required
Please contact the city for zoning on home-based business and updates to their massage ordinances.

Mankato

(Main) 507-387-8555
http://www.mankato-mn.gov/contact/Page.aspx
The city of Mankato does not currently license massage therapists. Please contact the city for updates and obtaining a business license.

For home-based businesses, refer to home occupation standards in the city code (City Council>City Code>10.82):
http://www.mankato-mn.gov/CityCode/cityCode.aspx?sectionNum=10.82

Maple Grove

(Main) 763.494.6000
http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/
·       Annual license -$75 (Feb 1 – Jan 31)
·       Investigation - $75
·       Business license - $500
·       Business Investigation - $300/person
·       3 character references who are residents of Hennepin county (both individual and business licenses)
·       400 hours training
·       Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000
·       Affiliated with, employed by, or owns a massage business licensed by the city

Page with links to both application forms:
http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/229/2642/default.aspx

City Code (Chapter 10, Articel VII):
http://library1.municode.com/default-test/home.htm?infobase=13556&doc_action=whatsnew

Maplewood

(Main) 651-249-2000
http://www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/
·       Individual license - $224/year (Sept 1 – Aug 31)
·       Investigation - $135
·       First-time fees for business license - $724 (includes business license, 2 individual licenses, background check for business and said 2 individual therapists)
·       Business renewal fee - $259
·       3 letters of recommendation from individuals unrelated to the applicant by blood or employment, attesting to the applicant’s moral character and personal and professional conduct.
·       Notarized copy of certificate or diploma of graduation from a recognized school
·       Photograph of the applicant, taken within 30 days of the date of application, at least 2 ½ inches square

City Code (P 263):
http://www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=460

Links to application forms:
http://www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=76

Minneapolis

(Main) 612-673-3000
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/
Massage currently falls under “sexually-oriented” businesses and is not licensed in Minneapolis. Please see the business licensing page for information on who to contact to set up a business license. http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/business-licensing/

Minnetonka

(Main) 952-939-8200
http://www.eminnetonka.com/
·       Business license - $315
·       Investigation fee - $300
·       Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 (each therapist)
·       Individual – member in good standing with AMTA, ABMP, or other nationally-recognized organization
·       Either 400 hours training at school approved by above organization OR 2 years full time experience massaging at a licensed massage business
·       Minnetonka does not license individual therapists; you must work for a licensed establishment (who will check your credentials) or submit to open a business, in which case the city will check for proof of qualifications.\
·       If you are looking to just do chair massage, please see city code for guidelines or contact Val Northway, license coordinator, at 952.939.8274.

City Code (Ch 8; 810):
http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Minnesota/minneton/cityofminnetonkaminnesotacodeofordinance?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:minnetonka_mn$anc=

Moorhead

(City Clerk) 218-299-5304
http://www.ci.moorhead.mn.us/
·       500 hours training by approved school and either professional class membership with the AMTA (or ABMP) or passing the national exam
·       Individual license - $200; $25 to renew
·       Enterprise license - $200; $50 to renew
·       Enterprise and individual license - $250; $75 to renew
·       Liability insurance of at least $600,000

Application and guidelines (found in e-services):
http://www.cityofmoorhead.com/eservices/pdf/business/Massage_Licenses.pdf

New Brighton

(Main) 651-638-2100
http://www.ci.new-brighton.mn.us/
·       500 hours training at a recognized school
Please contact the city or check back for more licensing requirements and ordinances.

City Code (P22):
http://www.ci.new-brighton.mn.us/vertical/Sites/%7B2CF34F28-6DFB-45DA-AF59-36896254F224%7D/uploads/%7BE86A9C1F-E927-4B62-8A09-2060F1F87A89%7D.PDF

New Hope

(Main) 763-531-5100
http://www.ci.new-hope.mn.us/
Please contact the city or check back for licensing requirements and ordinances.

North St. Paul

(Main) 651-747-2400
http://www.ci.north-saint-paul.mn.us/
Please contact the city or check back for licensing requirements and ordinances.

Northfield

(Main) 507-645-8833
http://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/

Oakdale

(Main) 651-739-5086
http://www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/
·       100 hours training
·       Certified in CPR
·       Liability insurance
·       3 character references who live in the 7-county metropolitan area
·       Photograph taken within last 30 days (of application date) measuring at least 2 ½ inches square.
·       Individual license - $36.75/year
·       Business license - $157.50/year
·       Investigation fee – $52.50/therapist; $367.50/premise

Application forms:
http://www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_LIST&SEC={255192FC-7593-445C-B240-3200F3299C2C}&DE={5F178B65-95C7-4B7F-84D9-CDA9ECA6D2C9}#{5F178B65-95C7-4B7F-84D9-CDA9ECA6D2C9}

Owatonna

(Main) 507-444–4300
http://ci.owatonna.mn.us/
Please contact the city or check back for licensing requirements and ordinances.

Plymouth

(Main) 763-509-5000
www.ci.plymouth.mn.us/
·       500 hours training from bona fide massage therapy school
·       Liability insurance – at least $1,000,000
·       Individual license - $50
·       Investigation fee - $50
·       Annual business license - $25
·       Business investigation fee - $200

Form for individual license application AND information on home-based business:
http://www2.ci.plymouth.mn.us/pls/cop/docs/FOLDER/LICENSING/MASSAGE+THERAPIST+LICENSE+APPLICATION+NEW.PDF

Application for business license:
http://www2.ci.plymouth.mn.us/pls/cop/docs/FOLDER/LICENSING/MASSAGE+THERAPY+CENTER+LICENSE+APPLICATION+NEW.PDF

City Code:
http://www2.ci.plymouth.mn.us/pls/cop/docs/FOLDER/CITY_GOV/CG_CODE/CODE_REF_2/SECTION_615_0.PDF

Prior Lake

(Main) 952-447-9800
http://www.cityofpriorlake.com/
·       70 hours training (see application for required courses of study and school requirements)
·       Annual individual license fee - $100
·       Investigation fee - $100

Application for license:
http://www.cityofpriorlake.com/pdf/massage_license.pdf

Ramsey

(Main) 763) 427-1410
http://www.ci.ramsey.mn.us/

Ramsey does not license massage therapists. Please contact the city for updates. If you are starting a business in a commercial building, the fees are:
·       $30 license fee first year
·       $15 renewal fee

Home-occupation permits are required and may require city approval depending on the number of expected clients. Licenses are not required for these, but if you pay the license fees, you’ll be listed on the city website’s licensed businesses (a form of advertising.) Contact Tim Gladhill, Associate Planner, for more information: tgladhill@ci.ramsey.mn.us; (763) 576-4308

Home-based business code (Home page, “City Code” from blue box>Ch 9> P57):
http://156.142.212.178/weblink7/docview.aspx?id=144668

Red Wing

(Main) 651.385.3600
http://www.red-wing.org/
*Red Wing does not currently license massage therapists or issue business licenses per se. Please contact the city clerk for changes to their ordinance.

Please access the website for zoning restrictions on a business in town or out of your home: http://www.red-wing.org/zoningordinance.html

(Home requirements):
http://www.red-wing.org/images/content/files/departments/planning/home_occupations.pdf

Richfield

(Main) 612-861-9700
http://www.cityofrichfield.org/
·       Individual annual license - $67
·       Investigation fee - $67
·       Annual business license - $656
·       Business investigation fee - $656
·       400 hours from accredited school recognized by one of the national organizations
·       Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000
·       Member in good standing of the American Massage Therapy Association, the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals or other organizations of therapeutic massage professionals which has a similar written and enforceable code of ethics, and has been currently approved by the public safety director
·       Affiliated with, employed by or own a therapeutic massage enterprise licensed by the city

Individual application form:
http://www.cityofrichfield.org/PublicSafety/docs/MassagePart_II.pdf

Business application form:
http://www.cityofrichfield.org/PublicSafety/docs/Massage.pdf

City Code (p 87):
http://www.cityofrichfield.org/Residents/Codes/docs/ch11.pdf

Robbinsdale

(Main) 763-537-4534
http://www.ci.robbinsdale.mn.us/
·       Annual individual license - $50
·       Annual investigation fee - $25
·       Annual business license - $100
·       First-time business investigation fee - $500
·       Annual business investigation fee - $200
·       100 hours training at school recognized by national massage association
·       Member in good standing with national massage association

Individual license application:
http://www.ci.robbinsdale.mn.us/Download/CityLicensing/MassageTherapyIndividual.pdf

Business application form:
http://www.ci.robbinsdale.mn.us/Download/CityLicensing/MassageTherapy%20Business.pdf

Rochester

(Main) 507-328-2900
http://www.ci.rochester.mn.us/default.aspx
Rochester currently has neither a fee nor a formal license for massage therapy. Here are the requirements for practicing (from their ordinance):

“For the premises at which massage services are performed by or under the direction of persons who are currently certified as full members, in good standing, of either or both the American Massage Therapy Association or the Minnesota Therapeutic Massage Network (MMTN), provided that proof of such membership(s) is provided to the City Clerk in such form as she may require and is verified by the City Clerk prior to the person(s) engaging or continuing in such massage activities within the City.”

Please see City Code (See Departments>City Clerk>Licenses for a direct link to the massage section):
http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/attorney/ordinances/pdf/ORD115.pdf

*One restriction listed in this code is that massaging a member of the opposite sex is prohibited.*

Rosemount

(Main) 651-423-4411
http://ci.rosemount.mn.us/
·       500 hours of training at school recognized by a national association like the AMTA
·       2 character references who are residents of Dakota county

Please contact the city or check back for licensing requirements and ordinances.

Individual license application:
http://ci.rosemount.mn.us/vertical/Sites/%7B9EB5E841-C29C-4154-8A28-AC41E049797A%7D/uploads/%7BB0D928D1-B0D5-4497-B4E6-F0A7CE69914A%7D.PDF

City Code (Title 3, Chapter 2, Article B): http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=452

Roseville

(Main) 651-792-7000
http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/
·       600 hours of successfully completed course work in the following areas:
1.    The theory and practice of massage, including, but not limited to, Swedish, Esalen, Shiatsu and/or foot reflexology techniques
2.    Anatomy, including, but not limited to, skeletal and muscular structure and organ placement
3.    Hygiene
·       Individual license - $100
·       Business license - $300
·       Investigation fee - $150

Links to online license application forms:
http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=93

City Code: http://www.cityofroseville.com/index.aspx?NID=1664

Savage

(Main) 952.882.2660
http://www.cityofsavage.com/
·       Annual individual license - $25
·       Initial business license - $100 plus $25 for each therapist
·       Renewal business license - $50 (plus $25 for each therapist)
·       200 hours of training at a school approved by a national organization (like the AMTA)

City Code (Business Regulations): http://www.cityofsavage.com/government/city-code

Shakopee

(Main) 952-233-9300
http://www.ci.shakopee.mn.us/
No licensing requirements at this time. Please contact the city for updates.
Consult the city planner for questions about a home-based business.

Shoreview

(Main) 651-490-4600
http://www.shoreviewmn.gov/
Please contact the city or check back for licensing requirements and ordinances.

South Saint Paul

(Main) 651-554-3200
http://www.southstpaul.org/
·       Annual license - $50
·       Investigation fee - $10
·       Certificate of insurance (see city code for specifics)
·       100 hours of training from recognized school

License application form:
http://www.southstpaul.org/vertical/Sites/%7B3181EDA3-48B8-49F8-B16E-CF99DF1070CD%7D/uploads/%7B6148AE01-65BB-4AE8-BD61-6226A4E77B7C%7D.PDF

City Code (Chapter 18, Article XIII): http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=14152&stateId=23&stateName=Minnesot

St. Cloud

(Main) 320-255-7200
http://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/Default.aspx

St. Louis Park

(Main) 952-924-2500
http://www.stlouispark.org/
·       Business license fee - $325
*There are currently no requirements for an individual license. St Louis Park is in the process of changing their ordinance. Please check the website or call the city clerk for details.
*St Louis Park does not allow home-based massage businesses.

Establishment license form: http://www.stlouispark.org/pdf/2010_Massage_Therapy_Establishment_License_Application.pdf

St. Paul

(Main) 651-266-8989
http://www.stpaul.gov/
·       Passed NCETM(B) within 2 years of application OR successful completion of examination sponsored by the city (see website for exam details)
·       General and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000
·       Individual license - $90
·       See web page for list of business fees: http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=1991
Practitioner license page: http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=1995
Establishment license page: http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=1991
Home-based business page: http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=1992

City Code (Part 2, Title XXIX, Chapter 412, 414):
http://library3.municode.com/4472/template.htm?view=browse&doc_action=setdoc&doc_keytype=tocid&doc_key=001c69544e90e5b136fdc5b83f94a7d3&infobase=10061

St. Michael

(Main) 763-497-2041
http://www.ci.st-michael.mn.us/
St Michael does not require a license to practice massage. To operate a massage business out of your home, you must obtain a home occupation permit.

Home occupation permits (Home>Handouts and Forms>Home Occupation):
http://www.ci.st-michael.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={E9C3996B-1DC4-4132-9218-2E78C725DD60}

Stillwater

(Main) 651-430-8800
http://www.ci.stillwater.mn.us/

Virginia

(Main) 218-748-7500
http://www.virginiamn.us/
·       License - $50/year
·       500 hours training

City Code (P 46): http://www.virginiamn.us/Adobe%20Downloads/City%20Code/CH06.pdf

Wayzata

(Main) 952-404-5300
http://www.wayzata.org/
*Wayzata makes a distinction between “massage” and “therapeutic massage.” Always specify you’re applying for “therapeutic massage” licenses.
·       Individual license- $50
·       Business license - $75
·       Investigation fee (both) - $65
·       500 hours training

Please contact the planning department for inquiries about home-based businesses.
http://www.wayzata.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={ACF2218B-3A84-4B60-B7BE-BE8F26E5DA67}

West St. Paul

(Main) 651-552-4100
http://www.ci.west-saint-paul.mn.us/
·       Individual license - $84
·       Investigation fee - $55.50
·       Business license - $335.50
·       Business investigation fee – minimum $500; maximum $10,000
·       500 hours training from recognized school
·       Copy of diploma/certificate or proof of passing the NCETM(B)

City Code (City Government>City Ordinances>1165.1):
http://weststpaul.govoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={426E5B0F-3681-41D7-BB8D-5398EC599964}&DE={117BF7B7-0806-4C02-8F3E-04FAB4D311C2}#1165.01

White Bear Lake

(Main) 651-429-8526
http://www.whitebearlake.org/
Massage is not licensed in White Bear Lake. Please contact Samantha Crosby, Associate Planner, at 651-429-8534 to discuss your home-based massage business.

Willmar

(Main) 320-235-4913
http://www.ci.willmar.mn.us/
Please contact the city or check back for licensing requirements and ordinances.

Winona

(Main) 507-457-8269
http://www.cityofwinona-mn.com/
This link may be broken; please search "City of Winona" in your search engine.
Please contact the city or check back for licensing requirements and ordinances.

Woodbury

(Main) 651-714-3500
http://www.ci.woodbury.mn.us/
Please contact the city or check back for licensing requirements and ordinances.

City Clerk: 507-377-4335 http://www.cityofalbertlea.org/

(changing ordinance currently; will update soon.)

(Main) 763-755-5100 http://www.ci.andover.mn.us/ (See City Departments>Clerk>License and Permits)

· 500 hours of a core curriculum (no more than 200 hours of which can be clinical training) · $175 annually (includes investigation fee)

(Main) 763-576-2700 http://www.ci.anoka.mn.us/

Licensing info: http://www.ci.anoka.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={7BDBFCA9-B32E-47D5-9997-027346A7C9DB}

See applications and ordinances for massage therapists and massage businesses: http://www.ci.anoka.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={98F5ABCB-BCBE-4425-81C3-4F15B9769EDF}

(Main) 952-953-2500 http://www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us/

Must register your business with the state of Minnesota; Apple Valley does not license businesses or therapists.

To open a massage establishment, you would be allowed to operate in the business district (downtown – where the other businesses are located.)

Please contact Margaret Dykes in City Planning for more information: 952-953-2569

To operate within the business district, contact the City Clerk for a license application. (507-437-9943.)

(Main) 763-784-6700 http://www.ci.blaine.mn.us/ The city of Blaine does not license massage therapists or massage businesses. To operate a massage business in the city, you must register your business with the state of Minnesota.

For zoning requirements and operating out of your home, contact the Planning Department (763-785-61800).

Massage Therapist Individual License Application: http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/forms/80_/86_003.pdf

Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License Application Part I: http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/forms/80_/86_005.pdf

Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License Application Part II: http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/forms/80_/86_004.pdf

(Main) 763-569-3300 http://www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org/

License and Certification requirements page: http://www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={58513F5E-27CB-4881-9C61-E479F5DA9097}&DE=

Massage Therapist Certificate Requirements: (Application form) http://www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org/vertical/Sites/%7BAC68FDDE-6B3F-416C-85EB-0D846EA8D6A1%7D/uploads/%7B2AF4C5AA-E157-412D-A954-70C291AB705C%7D.PDF

Applications for a massage certificate shall be made only on the forms provided by the City Manager and shall contain the following information together with any other information that the City Manager may require:

Evidence of the applicant’s education qualifications, including originals or certified copies of degrees, diplomas, or certificates, if any.

Evidence of applicant’s practical qualifications to practice massage.

Evidence that the applicant is of good moral character.

The names and addresses of two persons, residents of Hennepin County, who may be referred to as the applicant’s character.

Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime or offense other than a traffic offense, and if so, information as to the time, place, and nature of such crime of offense.

(Main) 763-424-8000 http://www.brooklynpark.org/

Please contact the city or check back for licensing requirements and ordinances.

(Main) 952-895-4400 http://www.ci.burnsville.mn.us/ · 100 hours of training (provide proof) · $100/year. License valid July 1- June 30; prorated. · One-time $100 investigation fee

Therapeutic Massage License (Establishment): http://www.burnsville.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=480

(Main) 952-227-1100 http://www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/ The city of Chanhassen does not license businesses; your massage business must be licensed through the state of Minnesota. Please contact the city for more information and to investigate home occupation regulations.

Please see: http://www.chaskamn.com/new_resident/ord_pdf/2009/Chapter%2012%20-%20Business%20Licensing.pdf for information regarding massage establishments.

Application/Workers Comp/Waiver: http://www.ci.columbia-heights.mn.us/city_services/pdf/LICENSE-MESSAGE-THERAPIST-THERAPY-BUSINESS.pdf

City Code: http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Minnesota/columbiaheights_mn/chapter5commerciallicensing?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:columbiaheights_mn$anc=

*The distinction between masseuse and massage therapist seems to be defined as massage therapists only offering incidental massage therapy, and working part time. Please contact the city for further information regarding which license you need to obtain.

Individual license application: http://www.ci.coon-rapids.mn.us/Clerk/pdf/ClerkMassageTherapistLicense.pdf

Business enterprise application: http://www.ci.coon-rapids.mn.us/Clerk/pdf/ClerkMassageEnterpriseLicenseApplication.pdf

(Main) 651-458-2800 http://www.cottage-grove.org/ · Annual individual license - $100 · Investigation fee - $100 · Annual business license - $200 · Investigation fee - $50 for up to 2 hours. $50/additional hour; $500 maximum

City Code – Title 3, Chapter 8: http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=500

For general information, information on home-based business, and applications: http://www.ci.crystal.mn.us/vertical/Sites/%7B4335EAE6-DE23-4C0D-8A7C-FED379590A1D%7D/uploads/%7B8566C004-9454-4DAD-896C-87EE7545957D%7D.PDF

(Main) 218-730-5000 (City Clerk) 218-730-5500. http://www.duluthmn.gov/ · $33 individual licensing fee, license period May 1 – April 30 · $111 establishment licensing fee, license period May 1 – April 30 · Proof of 500 hours training

Individual Massage License Application: http://www.duluthmn.gov/clerk/permits/ClerkApplications/MassageTherapist2009.pdf

Establishment License Application: http://www.duluthmn.gov/clerk/permits/ClerkApplications/MassageEstablishment2009.pdf

Page with all links to licenses: http://www.duluthmn.gov/clerk/permits/index.cfm

City Code for zoning (Home Occupations: Part II, Ch 50, Section 50.1): http://library1.municode.com/minutes/home.htm?infobase=50009&doc_action=whatsnew

City Code/Massage Ordinance (sec 6.39) http://library1.municode.com/default-test/home.htm?infobase=13070&doc_action=whatsnewtion

(Main) 952-927-8861 http://www.ci.edina.mn.us/ · $285 business license; $1500 investigation fee (a portion could be refunded) · If a business uses massage 25% or less the business can register their therapists at $17 per therapist

Please contact the city or check back for individual licensing requirements and fees.

Information, applications, descriptions, and ordinances: http://www.ci.elk-river.mn.us/vertical/Sites/%7B18493844-E9A7-4BC5-BA1B-5149BB77ECC4%7D/uploads/%7B7FB1CD9F-D0D4-4E14-92CB-5DDE104F068F%7D.PDF

(Main) 507-334-2222 http://www.ci.faribault.mn.us/ · $55 annual fee; Feb 1-Jan 31 (may be prorated) · 2 recent photographs at least 2 inches by 2 inches, no more than 6 months old · Diploma or certificate from recognized school

Application form: http://www.ci.faribault.mn.us/assets/m/massageneworrenewal1.pdf

City code explaining “recognized school” and other regulations on licensing: (Code of Ordinances>Chapter 14>Article IV) http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=10757&stateId=23&stateName=Minnesota

Application form/city code: http://www.ci.farmington.mn.us/Licenses_Permits/Bus.LicenseApps/Massage_License_Application.pdf

(Main) 651-464-3550 http://www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us/ · 600 hours training at school recognized and accepted by the State of Minnesota or a national professional therapeutic massage organization. · Annual fee for individual and business license - $50 · Investigation fee - $25

Please email Aaron Buffington, the City Planner, at aaron@ci.forest-lake.mn.us to see if you can have an in-home business.

Individual license application: http://forestlake.govoffice.com/vertical/Sites/%7BAFEB969B-C92D-4FE4-A096-00560D784D07%7D/uploads/%7BDA1C03D0-73EB-4ED8-A889-FC60297F964A%7D.PDF

Business license application: http://forestlake.govoffice.com/vertical/Sites/%7BAFEB969B-C92D-4FE4-A096-00560D784D07%7D/uploads/%7B58C93E57-AD53-4306-8A3D-39224FFCF300%7D.PDF

City code pertaining to massage: http://www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us/vertical/Sites/%7BAFEB969B-C92D-4FE4-A096-00560D784D07%7D/uploads/%7B717E6F38-FE4C-4D6F-8FAA-C0BB33A8D605%7D.PDF

(Main) 763-571-3450 http://www.ci.fridley.mn.us/

Relevant page: http://www.ci.fridley.mn.us/massage-parlor-licensing

City Code (sections 100 and 205 pertain to massage therapy): http://www.ci.fridley.mn.us/fridley-city-code

Please contact the city or check back for more licensing requirements and ordinances.

City Code: http://www.ci.golden-valley.mn.us/citycode1/index.htm *The relevant section (6) was unavailable at the time of research. If it is still unavailable, please contact the city for a copy of the massage section of city code.

(Main) 763-434-9555 http://www.ci.ham-lake.mn.us/ · 400 hours training at bona fide school · Passing NCETM(B) · Remains in good standing as to any continuing education requirements · $400 conditional use permit

Please contact the city for license fees as they are subject to change. City Code (P 41): http://www.ci.ham-lake.mn.us/docs/article09.pdf

Application for individual: http://www.ci.hastings.mn.us/InsideCityHall/ICHFormsDocs/ICHLMassageNew.pdf

Application for establishment: http://www.ci.hastings.mn.us/InsideCityHall/ICHFormsDocs/ICHLMasEstNew.pdf

City Code (Title XI; 114. Page 94): http://www.ci.hastings.mn.us/InsideCityHall/Charter&Ordinances/CodeTitle11.pdf#page=94

(Main) 218-262-3486 http://www.hibbing.mn.us/ · $300 initial business license · $100 renewal business license (Feb 1 – Jan 31) No other licensing requirements or fees are in place at the time of research. Please contact the city or refer to city code for updates.

City Code (Government>City Ordinances>6 Other Business Regulations and Licensing>6.30>6.32): http://www.hibbing.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={EE089D94-7CB4-40BD-96ED-3699D558EE4A}&DE={B808C45D-4F2D-4EAE-9641-AF529A63F855}#6.32

For information on zoning, please contact Nancy Anderson at 952-548-6342. Application form: http://www.hopkinsmn.com/licenses/pdf/massage-therapy-license.pdf Information page: http://www.hopkinsmn.com/licenses/massage.php

Contact http://www.ci.inver-grove-heights.mn.us/Directory.aspx?EID=6

City codes (ch 8-4; article A = therapeutic): http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=542

Application form: http://www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/index/indexpdf/MassageTherapyApp.pdf

City Code (Ch 3, Title 16): http://sterling.webiness.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=418

Contact the Planning Department for inquiries about a home-based business. http://www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=28&Itemid=816

(Main) 651-982-2400 http://www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us/

· No city or business license/fees required Please contact the city for zoning on home-based business and updates to their massage ordinances.

(Main) 507-387-8555 http://www.mankato-mn.gov/contact/Page.aspx The city of Mankato does not currently license massage therapists. Please contact the city for updates and obtaining a business license.

For home-based businesses, refer to home occupation standards in the city code (City Council>City Code>10.82): http://www.mankato-mn.gov/CityCode/cityCode.aspx?sectionNum=10.82

City Clerk: 507-377-4335
http://www.cityofalbertlea.org/

(Main) 763-755-5100
http://www.ci.andover.mn.us/
(See City Departments>Clerk>License and Permits)

· 500 hours of a core curriculum (no more than 200 hours of which can be clinical training)
· $175 annually (includes investigation fee)

(Main) 763-576-2700
http://www.ci.anoka.mn.us/

(Main) 952-953-2500
http://www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us/

(Main) 763-784-6700
http://www.ci.blaine.mn.us/
The city of Blaine does not license massage therapists or massage businesses. To operate a massage business in the city, you must register your business with the state of Minnesota.

Massage Therapist Individual License Application:
http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/forms/80_/86_003.pdf

Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License Application Part I:
http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/forms/80_/86_005.pdf

Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License Application Part II:
http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/forms/80_/86_004.pdf

(Main) 763-569-3300
http://www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org/

License and Certification requirements page:
http://www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={58513F5E-27CB-4881-9C61-E479F5DA9097}&DE=

Massage Therapist Certificate Requirements:
(Application form) http://www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org/vertical/Sites/%7BAC68FDDE-6B3F-416C-85EB-0D846EA8D6A1%7D/uploads/%7B2AF4C5AA-E157-412D-A954-70C291AB705C%7D.PDF

(Main) 763-424-8000
http://www.brooklynpark.org/

(Main) 952-895-4400
http://www.ci.burnsville.mn.us/
· 100 hours of training (provide proof)
· $100/year. License valid July 1- June 30; prorated.
· One-time $100 investigation fee

(Main) 952-227-1100
http://www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/
The city of Chanhassen does not license businesses; your massage business must be licensed through the state of Minnesota. Please contact the city for more information and to investigate home occupation regulations.

(Main) 651-458-2800
http://www.cottage-grove.org/
· Annual individual license - $100
· Investigation fee - $100
· Annual business license - $200
· Investigation fee - $50 for up to 2 hours. $50/additional hour; $500 maximum

City Code – Title 3, Chapter 8:
http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=500

(Main) 218-730-5000
(City Clerk) 218-730-5500.
http://www.duluthmn.gov/
· $33 individual licensing fee, license period May 1 – April 30
· $111 establishment licensing fee, license period May 1 – April 30
· Proof of 500 hours training

City Code for zoning (Home Occupations: Part II, Ch 50, Section 50.1):
http://library1.municode.com/minutes/home.htm?infobase=50009&doc_action=whatsnew

(Main) 952-927-8861
http://www.ci.edina.mn.us/
· $285 business license; $1500 investigation fee (a portion could be refunded)
· If a business uses massage 25% or less the business can register their therapists at $17 per therapist

(Main) 507-334-2222
http://www.ci.faribault.mn.us/
· $55 annual fee; Feb 1-Jan 31 (may be prorated)
· 2 recent photographs at least 2 inches by 2 inches, no more than 6 months old
· Diploma or certificate from recognized school

City code explaining “recognized school” and other regulations on licensing:
(Code of Ordinances>Chapter 14>Article IV)
http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=10757&stateId=23&stateName=Minnesota

Application form/city code:
http://www.ci.farmington.mn.us/Licenses_Permits/Bus.LicenseApps/Massage_License_Application.pdf

(Main) 651-464-3550
http://www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us/
· 600 hours training at school recognized and accepted by the State of Minnesota or a national professional therapeutic massage organization.
· Annual fee for individual and business license - $50
· Investigation fee - $25

Individual license application:
http://forestlake.govoffice.com/vertical/Sites/%7BAFEB969B-C92D-4FE4-A096-00560D784D07%7D/uploads/%7BDA1C03D0-73EB-4ED8-A889-FC60297F964A%7D.PDF

Business license application:
http://forestlake.govoffice.com/vertical/Sites/%7BAFEB969B-C92D-4FE4-A096-00560D784D07%7D/uploads/%7B58C93E57-AD53-4306-8A3D-39224FFCF300%7D.PDF

City code pertaining to massage:
http://www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us/vertical/Sites/%7BAFEB969B-C92D-4FE4-A096-00560D784D07%7D/uploads/%7B717E6F38-FE4C-4D6F-8FAA-C0BB33A8D605%7D.PDF

(Main) 763-571-3450
http://www.ci.fridley.mn.us/

City Code: http://www.ci.golden-valley.mn.us/citycode1/index.htm
*The relevant section (6) was unavailable at the time of research. If it is still unavailable, please contact the city for a copy of the massage section of city code.

(Main) 763-434-9555
http://www.ci.ham-lake.mn.us/
· 400 hours training at bona fide school
· Passing NCETM(B)
· Remains in good standing as to any continuing education requirements
· $400 conditional use permit

Please contact the city for license fees as they are subject to change.
City Code (P 41): http://www.ci.ham-lake.mn.us/docs/article09.pdf

Application for individual:
http://www.ci.hastings.mn.us/InsideCityHall/ICHFormsDocs/ICHLMassageNew.pdf

Application for establishment:
http://www.ci.hastings.mn.us/InsideCityHall/ICHFormsDocs/ICHLMasEstNew.pdf

City Code (Title XI; 114. Page 94):
http://www.ci.hastings.mn.us/InsideCityHall/Charter&Ordinances/CodeTitle11.pdf#page=94

(Main) 218-262-3486
http://www.hibbing.mn.us/
· $300 initial business license
· $100 renewal business license (Feb 1 – Jan 31)
No other licensing requirements or fees are in place at the time of research. Please contact the city or refer to city code for updates.

For information on zoning, please contact Nancy Anderson at 952-548-6342.
Application form: http://www.hopkinsmn.com/licenses/pdf/massage-therapy-license.pdf
Information page: http://www.hopkinsmn.com/licenses/massage.php

City Code (Ch 3, Title 16):
http://sterling.webiness.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=418

Contact the Planning Department for inquiries about a home-based business.
http://www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=28&Itemid=816

(Main) 651-982-2400
http://www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us/

· No city or business license/fees required
Please contact the city for zoning on home-based business and updates to their massage ordinances.

(Main) 507-387-8555
http://www.mankato-mn.gov/contact/Page.aspx
The city of Mankato does not currently license massage therapists. Please contact the city for updates and obtaining a business license.

For home-based businesses, refer to home occupation standards in the city code (City Council>City Code>10.82):
http://www.mankato-mn.gov/CityCode/cityCode.aspx?sectionNum=10.82

Page with links to both application forms:
http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/229/2642/default.aspx

City Code (Chapter 10, Articel VII):
http://library1.municode.com/default-test/home.htm?infobase=13556&doc_action=whatsnew

City Code (P 263):
http://www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=460

Links to application forms:
http://www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=76

City Code (Ch 8; 810):
http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Minnesota/minneton/cityofminnetonkaminnesotacodeofordinance?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:minnetonka_mn$anc=

Application and guidelines (found in e-services):
http://www.cityofmoorhead.com/eservices/pdf/business/Massage_Licenses.pdf

(Main) 651-638-2100
http://www.ci.new-brighton.mn.us/
· 500 hours training at a recognized school
Please contact the city or check back for more licensing requirements and ordinances.

City Code (P22):
http://www.ci.new-brighton.mn.us/vertical/Sites/%7B2CF34F28-6DFB-45DA-AF59-36896254F224%7D/uploads/%7BE86A9C1F-E927-4B62-8A09-2060F1F87A89%7D.PDF

(Main) 763-531-5100
http://www.ci.new-hope.mn.us/
Please contact the city or check back for licensing requirements and ordinances.

(Main) 651-747-2400
http://www.ci.north-saint-paul.mn.us/
Please contact the city or check back for licensing requirements and ordinances.

(Main) 507-645-8833
http://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/

Application forms:
http://www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_LIST&SEC={255192FC-7593-445C-B240-3200F3299C2C}&DE={5F178B65-95C7-4B7F-84D9-CDA9ECA6D2C9}#{5F178B65-95C7-4B7F-84D9-CDA9ECA6D2C9}

(Main) 507-444–4300
http://ci.owatonna.mn.us/
Please contact the city or check back for licensing requirements and ordinances.

(Main) 763-509-5000
www.ci.plymouth.mn.us/
· 500 hours training from bona fide massage therapy school
· Liability insurance – at least $1,000,000
· Individual license - $50
· Investigation fee - $50
· Annual business license - $25
· Business investigation fee - $200

Form for individual license application AND information on home-based business:
http://www2.ci.plymouth.mn.us/pls/cop/docs/FOLDER/LICENSING/MASSAGE+THERAPIST+LICENSE+APPLICATION+NEW.PDF

Application for business license:
http://www2.ci.plymouth.mn.us/pls/cop/docs/FOLDER/LICENSING/MASSAGE+THERAPY+CENTER+LICENSE+APPLICATION+NEW.PDF

City Code:
http://www2.ci.plymouth.mn.us/pls/cop/docs/FOLDER/CITY_GOV/CG_CODE/CODE_REF_2/SECTION_615_0.PDF

(Main) 952-447-9800
http://www.cityofpriorlake.com/
· 70 hours training (see application for required courses of study and school requirements)
· Annual individual license fee - $100
· Investigation fee - $100

Application for license:
http://www.cityofpriorlake.com/pdf/massage_license.pdf

(Main) 763) 427-1410
http://www.ci.ramsey.mn.us/

Ramsey does not license massage therapists. Please contact the city for updates. If you are starting a business in a commercial building, the fees are:
· $30 license fee first year
· $15 renewal fee

Home-based business code (Home page, “City Code” from blue box>Ch 9> P57):
http://156.142.212.178/weblink7/docview.aspx?id=144668

(Main) 651.385.3600
http://www.red-wing.org/
*Red Wing does not currently license massage therapists or issue business licenses per se. Please contact the city clerk for changes to their ordinance.

(Home requirements):
http://www.red-wing.org/images/content/files/departments/planning/home_occupations.pdf