OUR MISSION
The mission of the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy is to protect the public through effective licensure and enforcement of the statutes and rules governing the practice of marriage and family therapists to ensure a standard of competent and ethical practice.
** Effective August 1, 2023, all US Bank service fees will be the responsibility of the card holder. Service fees are non-refundable.
Effective February 26, 2025, the Criminal Background Check fee has decreased from $33.25 to $32.00.
The MN Board of MFT has moved from its Minneapolis location to the Randolph Square Office Park, 335 Randolph Avenue, Suite 260, in St. Paul. While the building is open to the public, Board staff recommend that business primarily be conducted using email (mft.board@state.mn.us), telephone (612-617-2220) or online services.
Online Services
The following processes occur through your Online Service Account:
- License renewal for LAMFTs and LMFTs
- Public/Mailing/Business address, telephone and email updates
- Duplicate license card requests
- License verification requests
License Renewal
All license renewals are now CLOSED.
For questions relating to license reinstatement, please contact the Board office at mft.board@state.mn.us
Latest News/Information
View Latest News/InformationUpcoming Board Meetings
All Meetings are held at the Marriage & Family Therapy Office, unless otherwise indicated.
All Board Meetings are open to the public. Meeting will be conducted electronically and in-person according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes 13D.015.
Board Meeting Dates:
- May 15, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Open to the public to attend electronically or in person. The Agenda with information on joining the meeting electronically will be posted here when available. Resource Documents will be posted here when available.
- July 17, 2026
- September 25, 2026
- November 20, 2026
Rules Committee Meeting Dates & Information:
- Proposed Rules for Review: (1) Minn. Rule 5300 (proposed changes as of 10/23/2024); (2) Summary of proposed rule changes
- Statement of Need and Reasonableness (SONAR): SONAR-Proposed Amendments to Rules relating to Licensure Qualifications and Procedures, Minnesota Rule 5300.
- Request for Comments for Proposed Rules: Public comment will be accepted when proposed rules are published in the MN State Register. Notice of publication will be posted on this website.
MFT National Examination Test Prep Pilot Program:
- Information and application for the first round of MFT National Exam Test Prep Program scholarships is anticipated for distribution Summer of 2026. Check back for further updates.