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When to Apply

You are required to obtain an establishment license from the Board of Massage and Bodywork for each location where you are operating a Massage Establishment as defined by 24 Del. C. §5302 and Section 12.0 of the Board’s Rules and Regulations. Submit an application when any of the following occurs:

  • You own an existing unlicensed massage/bodywork business and this is your first application for establishment licensure.
  • You are opening a new establishment.
  • The ownership of an existing establishment is changing (regardless of whether the name is changing).
  • The name of an existing establishment is changing (regardless of whether the owner is changing).
  • The location of an existing establishment is changing.

The establishment may need other licenses and permits (such as, a business license from the Division of Revenue or permit from the town/city where the establishment operates).


When NOT to Apply

“] You are NOT required to submit an application for an establishment if you are practicing in any of the following facilities (24 Del. C. §5302 (4)):

  • long-term care facility as defined in 16 Del. C. §1131(4)
  • physician’s office
  • physical therapy facility
  • chiropractic office
  • athletic training facility whether or not they employ, contract with, or rent to massage therapists
  • institution of higher education when a school employee(s) practices massage therapy on its athletic teams
  • another business establishment licensed under Title 24 of Delaware law.
    Click on the titles below in each section to expand the information.


Information on How to Apply for a License in DELPROS

All applications are submitted through our online system, DELPROS.

  • Click on the titles below in each section to expand the information.

In order to apply for a license or submit a service request, you must first have a

DELPROS user account . To LOG IN or CREATE a DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services) user account:

  1. Go to: https://delpros.delaware.gov/OH_HomePage.
  2. Click GO on the Apply/Manage a License and Service Requests tile.
  3. If youdo not have a DELPROS user account, click the REGISTER button on the left side of page for NEW USERS.
  4. If you already have a DELPROS user account, enter your email address and password on the right side for EXISTING USERS and click the LOGIN button.

DELPROS allows you to save your incomplete application and return to it later to finish the process. You only have six (6) months to submit your application once you begin.

  • If you do not submit your application within six months of starting it, you will be required to restart the entire online application again.

You may check the status of your application online throughout the entire application process by using the “View Application Status” feature in DELPROS on your e-License dashboard.

  1. Know the requirements for the license you are pursuing.
  2. Request and gather all documents required to upload on the Attachments page. All information and forms are located on your profession’s webpages.

On the ATTACHMENTS page of your application, you may be instructed to:

  • either “attach” or “upload” the required document(s) directly to your application. This means you will find the document(s) saved on your computer or device and upload it to your application.
  • click “acknowledge” . This means you will either mail the documents yourself or request the “third-party” to mail the document(s) directly to the Board office.
    • Examples of “third-party forms” are transcripts from schools, employment verifications from a supervisor, or license verifications from another state.
  • Forms requiring a supervisor signature, seal, or notary may have to be MAILED to the Board office directly UNLESS the document specifically indicates to UPLOAD the document.

In addition to submitting the application DELPROS, you must submit:

  • A detailed floor plan or copies of blueprints that includes entrances and exits, length and width of establishment in feet, the total square feet and location of restrooms.
  • A copy of your city/town business license if it is required by your city or town to have one. Cities such as Wilmington, Dover, and Rehoboth Beach and other municipalities require businesses to hold a license in addition to their state business license. Click here to see all the cities or town that requires a municipal license and permit.
  • If incorporated, the owner must submit a copy of the corporate charter and a statement of the registered agent.
  • A list showing the names, addresses, license numbers and expiration dates for each owner, director, corporate officer, and employee listed on the application

All persons providing professional services in the establishment must hold the appropriate professional license.

For more information, see the Board’s License Law and Rules and Regulations.


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