Massage Therapy Business Permit Requirements in Las Vegas, NV

Complete permit and license guide for starting a massage therapy business in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.

Verified 2026-08-19 4 stops $500–$1,800 est. 6–14 weeks to obtain all licenses and permits
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC/corporation. Free from the IRS.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Nevada

1 stop

  1. Nevada State Massage Therapist License (NVBMT)

    All massage therapists in Nevada must be licensed by the Nevada Board of Massage Therapists. Requirements include at least 625 hours of approved education, passing the MBLEx exam, CPR certification, and a background check. Licenses must be renewed every two years.

    Official government source

    $480 total application online ($510 paper) — includes $100 application + $295 license + background check; MBLEx exam fee paid separately4–8 weeks

City of Las Vegas / Clark County

2 stops

  1. City of Las Vegas Business License — Massage Establishment

    Massage establishments in City of Las Vegas limits require a city business license; sensitive categories like massage are treated as privileged licenses — application by appointment with a license technician, background investigation (3–6 month process per the city FAQ). All therapists must hold Nevada state massage therapy licenses (NRS 640C).

    Official government source

    $100 nonrefundable privileged-license processing fee + category license fee — confirm the massage-establishment category fee with city Business Licensing, 702-229-6281 (needs_review).4–8 weeks

  2. Clark County Business License

    If the establishment is in unincorporated Clark County, a county license is required instead — massage establishments are a regulated category (staff must be licensed under NRS 640C; inquiries and submissions for massage & reflexology licenses are by appointment only). Many 'Las Vegas' addresses are unincorporated; verify jurisdiction.

    Official government source

    Semiannual fee based on % of gross revenue (regulated 'Massage Establishments' category, county fee schedule rev. 09.2024); independent massage therapists have their own gross-revenue-based category.4–6 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $500–$1,800 · 6–14 weeks to obtain all licenses and permits

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