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Massage Therapy Business Licensing


All persons practicing massage therapy in Prairie Village must obtain a Massage Therapy license.
Download the Massage Therapy License Application (139 kb)

Below is information about the requirements of the City's Massage Therapy Business licensing program:

  • License fee is $40
  • Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
  • Applicant must have completed a resident course of study not less than 70 hours in a recognized therapy school or one year continuous experience. A copy of this and your driver's license are required.
  • Massage Therapy application must be on file with the City Clerk's office prior to practicing massage therapy in Prairie Village.
  • If conducting business from a commercial-zoned property, an Administrative/Retail license must be applied for, approved and isued by the City prior to the operation of the massage therapy business. The applicant will pay the fee for the Admin/Retail license but not the massage therapy license.
  • If conducting a home-based business, a Home Occupation license must be applied for, approved and issued by the City prior to the operation of the massage therapy business. The applicant will pay the fee for the Home Occupation license but not the massage therapy license.
  • All licenses mut be renewed annually. The license year is from Oct 1 to September 30th of each year.

You may also download Chapter 5, Article 5 of the Prairie Village Municipal Code which sets forth the regulations for massage therapists.

Information on licensing requirements and fees is available from the City Clerk's Office or by calling 913-381-6464 or sending an e-mail to cityclerk@pvkansas.com.

Businesses Requiring a City License

Administrative/Retail
Cereal malt beverage
Door-to-Door Solicitors
Drinking establishments
Home Day Care providers
Home Occupation
Liquor stores
Non-domiciled business (contractor)
Private Security Companies
Residential Landlords
Solid Waste Haulers
Tree rimmer/Pesticide

For more information contact the City Clerk's Office.
Phone: 913-381-6464
Email:cityclerk@pvkansas.com