Apply to perform massage without a fixed location

All massage practitioners need a CAMTC Massage Therapist License from the California Massage Therapy Council to work in San Francisco.

Contact the Treasurer and Tax Collector to open a Business Registration account for your massage business.

Check the fee schedule for the exact amount. Write a check, cashier’s check, or money order to “San Francisco Department of Public Health”.

Mail your application and fee to:

SFDPH - EHB (Massage Program)
49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94103

You can also pay with a credit card in person at the Permit Center:
49 South Van Ness Avenue, 2nd floor
Station # 83

If you do not have a Massage Therapist License from CAMTC, you need to complete the background check and clearance form. You will also need to pay a fee. Email sfpdpermits@sfgov.org or call 415-553-1115 to ask about the fee.

Email the form to sfpdpermits@sfgov.org. The Police Department will contact you to schedule an appointment to get finger printed and take next steps. You will need to pay the fee in person.

The background check is valid for 3 months.

Check the fee schedule for the exact amount. Permits are valid for 1 year. You must pay your license fee each year to keep your permit valid.

If you need to change your mailing address, fill out the Change of Address Form and send it to EHmassage@sfdph.org.