Section 1284.30  Application for Licensure

a)         Any applicant for a massage therapy license who does not meet the requirements of Section 1284.10 (grandfather) shall meet all of the following requirements:

1)         The applicant is at least 18 years of age and of good moral character;

2)         Certification of one of the following:

A)        Has successfully completed the curriculum or curriculums of one or more massage therapy schools that require a minimum of 500 hours and passed the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork's examination or another massage therapist certifying examination approved by the Division; or

B)        Has moved to Illinois from a jurisdiction with no licensure requirement and has provided documentation that he or she has successfully passed the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork's examination or another massage therapist certifying examination approved by the Division and maintains current certification;

3)         Either:

A)        Verification of electronic fingerprint processing from the Illinois Department of State Police or one of the Illinois State Police approved vendors.  Applicants shall contact one of the approved vendors for fingerprint processing; or

B)        Out-of-state residents unable to utilize the Illinois State Police electronic fingerprint process may submit to one of the Illinois State Police approved vendors one fingerprint card issued by the Illinois State Police, accompanied by the fee specified by the vendor; and

4)         Pay the required fee specified in Section 1284.50.

b)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the course work or experience is questioned by the Division because of lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given, or a need for clarification, the applicant seeking licensure shall be requested to:

1)         Provide such information as may be necessary; and/or

2)         Appear for an interview before the Massage Licensing Board (Board) to explain such relevance or sufficiency, clarify information or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in information.