Direct answer
The responsible authority is Missouri State Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Missouri source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
6 primary official source records and 9 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
Missouri uses the MOPRO portal for online licensing. The Board identifies Nursys QuickConfirm as the primary-source equivalent for license status and public discipline.
3605 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65109Open map ↗
Confirm current service hours and walk-in availability before visiting.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | Nursys QuickConfirm | Use the reviewed Missouri primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Missouri result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Pending Application Status | Missouri renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: 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. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Missouri rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: 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. |
| Apply by endorsement | Missouri RN Licensure | The Missouri destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Nursys is the primary verification route for participating jurisdictions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | MOPRO | Authenticated Missouri transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: pr.mo.gov, mopro.mo.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Missouri. For Missouri, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Missouri State Board of Nursing | For Missouri, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (573) 751-0681 with the credential, license or application number available; do not email sensitive documents unless given a secure route. |
| Use national verification or monitoring | Nursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when accepted | Nursys can support participating-board national verification, endorsement verification and monitoring, but the Missouri authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
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, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Missouri status recorded as NLC member jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Missouri State Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Missouri license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Missouri source remains Nursys QuickConfirm.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Nursys QuickConfirm for Missouri; follow Missouri State Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Before contacting the authority
- Confirm which credential and authority apply, especially in split-board jurisdictions.
- Have the application type, license number or transaction reference available.
- Ask a specific question about a missing item, renewal eligibility, status or credential assignment.
- Do not email Social Security numbers, payment-card details or background documents unless the authority explicitly instructs a secure method.
- Record the date, office or unit contacted and the response.
- Verify final license status in the public lookup system.
Frequently asked questions
Which office handles nursing licenses in Missouri?
Missouri State Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(573) 751-0681
Is there a separate mailing address?
3605 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65109
What should I prepare before contacting the authority?
Have the credential, application type, license number or transaction reference ready, but do not send sensitive records to an unverified address.
Is phone guidance proof of licensure?
No. Verify the final license status in the official public lookup system.
Should I visit the office without checking first?
No. Confirm office hours, walk-in availability and the correct unit before traveling.