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"Q3. I hold a current license to practice as a Massage Therapist in another state. Can I become licensed in Georgia?
A3. Yes, if the state where you are currently licensed has licensure requirements that are substantially equal to or more stringent than the Georgia requirements, you may apply for licensure in Georgia by Endorsement.
IF APPYING BY ENDORSEMENT:
(For Example: Individuals who hold a current, active license to practice as a “massage therapist” in another state or jurisdiction)
• Official verification of current licensure as a massage therapist in another jurisdiction, state or territory of the United States or foreign country. The standards for licensure of another jurisdiction, state or territory of the United States or foreign country must be equal to or exceed the Georgia Board’s requirements for licensure;
• Applicant must meet licensure requirements of their current state, indicating on the application they have successfully passed a Board recognized approved National Examination and completed a minimum of 500 hours from a massage therapy program.
• Any additional information or documentation the Board may deem necessary to consider the application for licensure, and
• Provide/meet the above “General Requirements” noted below.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE/MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
• Applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and
• Applicant must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent; and
• Applicant must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident of the United States; and
• Applicant agrees to provide the Board with any and all information necessary, and authorizes the Board or its representative, to perform a criminal background check; and
• Applicant must provide three (3) references; and
• Passport photo (2” X 2”) of applicant, taken within six (6) months.
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A3. Yes, if the state where you are currently licensed has licensure requirements that are substantially equal to or more stringent than the Georgia requirements, you may apply for licensure in Georgia by Endorsement.
IF APPYING BY ENDORSEMENT:
(For Example: Individuals who hold a current, active license to practice as a “massage therapist” in another state or jurisdiction)
• Official verification of current licensure as a massage therapist in another jurisdiction, state or territory of the United States or foreign country. The standards for licensure of another jurisdiction, state or territory of the United States or foreign country must be equal to or exceed the Georgia Board’s requirements for licensure;
• Applicant must meet licensure requirements of their current state, indicating on the application they have successfully passed a Board recognized approved National Examination and completed a minimum of 500 hours from a massage therapy program.
• Any additional information or documentation the Board may deem necessary to consider the application for licensure, and
• Provide/meet the above “General Requirements” noted below.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE/MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
• Applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and
• Applicant must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent; and
• Applicant must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident of the United States; and
• Applicant agrees to provide the Board with any and all information necessary, and authorizes the Board or its representative, to perform a criminal background check; and
• Applicant must provide three (3) references; and
• Passport photo (2” X 2”) of applicant, taken within six (6) months.
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