Missouri licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Missouri State Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Missouri: RN, LPN, APRN. Public status checks use Missouri Board License Verification Guidance; renewal uses Missouri Nursing Renewal. The recorded renewal schedule is RN and LPN follow alternating two-year schedules The compact classification shown for this review is NLC member jurisdiction.
Public verification
Missouri Board License Verification Guidance is the reviewed public verification route for Missouri. The destination is hosted on pr.mo.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Missouri, the recorded renewal cycle is RN and LPN follow alternating two-year schedules The named renewal route is Missouri Nursing Renewal. The current fee summary is The current renewal amount is displayed in MOPRO; no general RN/LPN amount is published here without a separately verified Board fee source..
CE or competence
The reviewed Missouri continuing-education or competence rule is: The general Missouri RN/LPN renewal page does not state a routine CE-hour total. Follow current MOPRO prompts, Board rules and any APRN or specialty maintenance requirements. The record-retention or audit note is: Do not import another state’s CE rule into Missouri; use the current credential-specific Board requirement..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Missouri State Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Nursys QuickConfirm |
| Renewal cycle | RN and LPN follow alternating two-year schedules |
| Renewal deadline | RN renewal is generally February 1–April 30 of odd years; LPN licenses generally expire May 31 of even years. Confirm the current Board notice and MOPRO record. |
| Continuing competence | The general Missouri RN/LPN renewal page does not state a routine CE-hour total. Follow current MOPRO prompts, Board rules and any APRN or specialty maintenance requirements. |
| Fees | The current renewal amount is displayed in MOPRO; no general RN/LPN amount is published here without a separately verified Board fee source. |
| Compact status | NLC member jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN |
| Phone | (573) 751-0681 |
| Physical location | 3605 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65109 |
| Mailing address | 3605 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65109 |
| Primary official domains | pr.mo.gov, mopro.mo.gov |
How to verify a Missouri nursing license
Missouri Board License Verification Guidance is the reviewed public verification route for Missouri. The destination is hosted on pr.mo.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Missouri Nursing Renewal.
Open Missouri Board License Verification Guidance ↗
Read the detailed lookup and troubleshooting guide
How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri credential type | For Missouri, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Missouri, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Missouri State Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Missouri, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | RN and LPN follow alternating two-year schedules. RN renewal is generally February 1–April 30 of odd years; LPN licenses generally expire May 31 of even years. Confirm the current Board notice and MOPRO record. | For Missouri, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Missouri is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains Missouri or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Missouri, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by Missouri State Board of Nursing, Nursys QuickConfirm or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Missouri verification date. | For Missouri, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Missouri nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: MOPRO.
- Confirm the credential-specific renewal period.
- Review current Board notices and any credential-specific maintenance requirement.
- Renew through MOPRO.
- Pay the amount displayed by the official portal.
- Verify actual renewal in Nursys QuickConfirm.
Renewal cautions
- The pending-application status tool is not for pending renewals.
- A submitted MOPRO renewal is not complete proof until Nursys shows the updated license.
Continuing education or continuing competence
The general Missouri RN/LPN renewal page does not state a routine CE-hour total. Follow current MOPRO prompts, Board rules and any APRN or specialty maintenance requirements.
- APRN maintenance and national certification are separate.
- Follow any current mandatory training displayed by the Board or portal.
- Keep evidence for credential-specific requirements.
Records and audits: Do not import another state’s CE rule into Missouri; use the current credential-specific Board requirement.
Missouri license by endorsement
The reviewed Missouri credential set is RN, LPN, APRN. Use Missouri Board License Verification Guidance for the public record and Missouri Nursing Renewal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; NLC member jurisdiction. The public record host is pr.mo.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is RN and LPN follow alternating two-year schedules
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
NLC member jurisdiction
Missouri is classified as NLC member jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is RN and LPN follow alternating two-year schedules and the authority model is Board within the Division of Professional Registration. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Missouri State Board of Nursing contact and location
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7 reviewed official destinations for Missouri
Missouri Board License Verification Guidance ↗
Official Missouri Board explanation of QuickConfirm, e-Notify and verification.
Missouri State Board of Nursing official verification page · reviewed July 28, 2026Missouri License Verification through Nursys QuickConfirm ↗
The Missouri Board identifies Nursys QuickConfirm as primary-source equivalent for nurse licensure and discipline verification.
Missouri State Board of Nursing official verification page · reviewed July 28, 2026Missouri Nursing Renewal ↗
Official RN/LPN renewal information
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Pending Application Status ↗
Board status tool; not for pending renewals
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026MOPRO licensing portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026RN licensure ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Missouri State Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Missouri?
Missouri State Board of Nursing. Missouri uses the MOPRO portal for online licensing. The Board identifies Nursys QuickConfirm as the primary-source equivalent for license status and public discipline.
What is the reviewed Missouri license lookup?
Nursys QuickConfirm. Missouri Board License Verification Guidance is the reviewed public verification route for Missouri. The destination is hosted on pr.mo.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Missouri Nursing Renewal.
When is a Missouri nursing license renewed?
RN and LPN follow alternating two-year schedules. RN renewal is generally February 1–April 30 of odd years; LPN licenses generally expire May 31 of even years. Confirm the current Board notice and MOPRO record.
What CE or competence applies in Missouri?
The general Missouri RN/LPN renewal page does not state a routine CE-hour total. Follow current MOPRO prompts, Board rules and any APRN or specialty maintenance requirements.
What fee information is published for Missouri?
The current renewal amount is displayed in MOPRO; no general RN/LPN amount is published here without a separately verified Board fee source.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Missouri?
Missouri State Board of Nursing publishes (573) 751-0681 and 3605 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65109.