The CMTNL Exam Process
Questions and tasks for the registration examination are developed by a group of CMTNL subject matter experts (SME) who are massage therapists. Questions and tasks undergo three levels of editing, and all items must be approved by the College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador. The CMTNL reviews and approves all items for inclusion in CMTNL examinations.
The CMTNL administers the complaints and discipline process as set out in the Massage Therapy Act, 2005.
The registrar handles all inquiries and concerns and conducts the initial investigation of complaints. All complaints must be in writing and directed to the registrar of the CMTNL. The Complaint Form may be used to file a complaint. All complaints are treated in strict confidence.
The College provides a number of administrative forms, tools and application guides which are available for download here. You will also find direct links to these documents from the corresponding topic area on the website.
The mandate of CMTNL is to protect and educate the public, regulate the profession, set professional and educational standards, enforce ethical conduct, investigate complaints against registered massage therapists, consult with the government on the approval of schools and programs of massage therapy.
The public register contains up-to-date information on every Registered Massage Therapist in Newfoundland and Labrador. Information is initially obtained by the College when an individual first applies to CMTNL. Additional information is gained directly from registrants when they complete their annual renewal or when they notify the College of changes to their information.
Please see the link below for more information regarding the website privacy incident on the CMTNL Website.
October 2, 2026
Please see details and information at the following link:
Please see the following link for the Updated CMTNL Policy and Position Statments
This is a reminder that registration renewal applications are due on March 15, 2026.
If your renewal application has not been received by April 1, 2026, your license will be considered suspended, and you will be unable to practice until your renewal is completed.
How to Renew
You may apply for registration renewal through our online portal on our website: Registration Renewal Application 2026-27 – College of Massage Therapists
Renewal Requirements
To renew your registration, you must:
Payment Options
Payment may be made by:
Please ensure that all payments include the RMT’s full name. Payments received without a full name or from unknown sources will not be processed.
Renewals submitted without all required documentation will not be processed until all information has been received. You will be notified once your renewal has been received and processed.