Missouri LPN License: Lookup, Renewal, CE, and Fees

Missouri belongs to the Nurse Licensure Compact, which means an LPN who holds a multistate license from another compact state can generally practice in Missouri without applying for a separate Missouri license, as long as Missouri is not their primary state of residence. An LPN who wants Missouri to be their primary state of residence, or whose home-state license is not multistate, needs to apply through endorsement instead.

An LPN moving to Missouri without a multistate license applies through endorsement by enrolling in Nursys e-Notify and submitting a $101 fee, a MACHS fingerprint background check, evidence of citizenship or lawful presence, and transcripts. The profile does not mention a state law exam or English proficiency test. Qualified applicants receive a one-time six-month temporary permit while the application is processed, and Missouri issues a multistate license only when Missouri is the applicant's primary state of residence and the uniform licensure requirements are met.

To become licensed as an LPN in Missouri, an applicant must complete an approved practical nursing program and submit an official final transcript showing the practical nursing degree or certificate awarded, including approved paths such as the Army Practical Nursing Program and the Air Force BMTCP 4N051 program. Applicants must also show evidence of United States citizenship or lawful presence and pass a fingerprint-based background check. Licensure requires passing the NCLEX-PN, and Missouri does not require a separate state law exam.