Massage Permits

If you operate a massage business or are a masseuse in Walnut Creek, you need a massage permit.

Massage permits help ensure massage businesses and practitioners:

• Meet health and safety standards
• Have the minimum necessary qualifications
• Offer services in a lawful and professional manner

Learn more about massage services regulations in Title 6, Chapter 11 of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code.

Renewals

Permits must be renewed annually. Renewal appointments are available Monday through Thursday. To make an appointment, call 925-256-3518.

Permit Requirements

You may need to include these items with your permit application:

• Health inspection report
• Zoning approval
• Building inspection report
• Training certificates
• Certified sealed transcripts
• Professional liability insurance
• Membership in a certified massage association
• Copy of your lease
• Fingerprints

For a full list of what’s required in your situation, download the Massage Establishment and Technician Permit Checklist and Application.

Apply for a Massage Permit

1. Download the Massage Establishment and Technician Permit Checklist and Application and gather all required documents in the checklist.

2. Submit the application and all the required documents in-person at:

City Hall
Walnut Creek Police Department 2nd Floor Information Center
1666 North Main St.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

3. If your application is approved, we will notify you by phone or email. You can pick up your permit and license at the Police Information Center on the 2nd floor.

Documents

• Massage Establishment and Technician Permit Checklist and Application

Contact

Massage Permit Information
Call: 925-256-3518