A Massachusetts EMT certification is good for two years and must be renewed every two years when it expires.
Your own expiration date is on your certification card and in the state's online license lookup.
| State EMS office | Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services |
|---|---|
| Cycle | every 2 years |
| Continuing education | Continuing education topical hours set by OEMS, logged in the state's online CE tracking platform; NREMT-certified EMTs keep proof of current NREMT |
| National Registry | Required to renew |
| Fee | $125 |
If it lapses: You cannot work as an EMT while expired. If expired 2 years or less and CE was done before expiry, you can still renew (a $50 fee may apply).
From 105 CMR 170.930 renewal of EMS personnel certification, 105 CMR 170.910 initial certification, 105 CMR 170.810 EMT CE, checked November 10, 2026. The state: "All EMTs must renew certification every two years upon expiration of original certification."
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A Massachusetts EMT certification is good for two years and must be renewed every two years when it expires.
Continuing education topical hours set by OEMS, logged in the state's online CE tracking platform; NREMT-certified EMTs keep proof of current NREMT.
Yes. Massachusetts requires a current National Registry certification to renew.
$125.
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