Do you need a license to do chair massage?

United States

- Required in 19 states + DC: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, South Carolina, and Texas.

- Not required in 31 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Canada

- Each Province has its own legislation

Europe

- Required in 12 countries: Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom, and Ireland

- Not required in 7 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain

It's important to note that these requirements can change, so it's always a good idea to check with your local authorities or massage regulatory board to confirm the specific requirements in your area.