Missouri Nursing License
How to get your Missouri nursing license
- Complete an approved nursing program (RN or LPN/LVN).
- Pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examination.
- Apply to the Missouri State Board of Nursing for licensure by examination or endorsement.
- Complete the required criminal background check and pay licensure fees.
- If your primary residence is Missouri, you may apply for a multistate (compact) license.
Missouri licensing at a glance
| Initial license fee | $105 (by endorsement) |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee | $85 / 2 years |
| Continuing education | None required |
| Compact (NLC) member | Yes |
Renewal is biennial ($85; licenses expire April 30 of odd years). Missouri requires no continuing education to renew an RN license. The $105 fee shown is for licensure by endorsement; the by-examination application fee differs. eNLC member.
Official resources
- Missouri State Board of Nursing — apply, renew, and check requirements.
- Verify a nursing license (Nursys)
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) map — which states honor a multistate license.
- Directory of state boards of nursing (NCSBN)
Missouri nursing license FAQ
- Does my compact nursing license let me work in Missouri?
- Yes. Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so a multistate license issued by your compact home state covers practice in Missouri without a separate application.
- How much does a Missouri nursing license cost?
- The initial RN licensure fee in Missouri is $105 (by endorsement), and renewal is $85 / 2 years.
- How many continuing-education hours does Missouri require?
- Missouri requires None required for RN license renewal.
- How do I verify a Missouri nursing license?
- Verify any U.S. nursing license through Nursys, the national verification system operated by the state boards of nursing.