Massage Therapy Permit Requirements in South Burlington, VT

Complete permit and license guide for starting a massage therapy in South Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.

Verified 2026-09-07 5 stops $200–$700 est. 4–10 weeks to obtain all licenses
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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 or corporation. Free from the IRS.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Vermont

2 stops

  1. Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Massage Therapist, Bodyworker and Touch Professional Registration

    Since 1 April 2021, massage therapists, bodyworkers and touch professionals practising in Vermont must be registered with the Office of Professional Regulation. Per OPR's own FAQ, applicants need only complete the application and pay the fee — no documentation of qualifications, education, or examination scores is required, and there is no MBLEx or continuing-education requirement. Registrants must display their registration in any establishment where they practise and give clients the statutory disclosure.

    Official government source

    $90 application fee (initial); $275 renewal (OPR code 164, renewed 31 May of odd years)OPR does not publish a processing time; allow several weeks after a complete application.

  2. Vermont Department of Taxes — Sales Tax Registration

    Required for all businesses selling tangible personal property or taxable services in Vermont. Vermont charges a 6% state sales tax; meals and lodging are taxed at 9%. Register with the Vermont Department of Taxes online.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online via myVTax)

City of South Burlington / Chittenden County

2 stops

  1. South Burlington Business Licence (does not exist)

    South Burlington issues no general business licence, business tax certificate, or occupational licence, and none must be renewed annually or displayed. The City's full list of permits, licences and registrations covers only specific categories: liquor licences (issued by the state with City approval), road-closure and public-event approvals and Entertainment Permits through the City Clerk, peddler permits, security alarm registration, pet licences, and the residential rental registry. Zoning permits and Certificates of Occupancy are handled separately by Planning & Zoning, and construction, electrical and kitchen-hood permits by the Fire Department.

    Official government source

    $0 — no general business licence existsN/A — there is no application to file

  2. Zoning / Certificate of Occupancy

    A Certificate of Occupancy is required for any commercial space with a change of use to a massage therapy practice (South Burlington Land Development Regulations Art. 17.03). Confirm with the City of South Burlington Planning & Zoning Department (not the City Clerk) that the location is properly zoned for personal service businesses.

    Official government source

    $153 (Certificate of Occupancy fee: $140 application + $13 digitization)1–4 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $200–$700 · 4–10 weeks to obtain all licenses

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