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

Missouri is a member state of the Nurse Licensure Compact, which means a registered nurse who holds a multistate license from another compact state can practice in Missouri without applying for a separate Missouri license. A nurse moving to Missouri and making it their primary state of residence must apply for a Missouri license; Missouri issues a multistate license only when the nurse's primary residence is Missouri and the compact's uniform licensure requirements are met, otherwise the license is single-state through endorsement.

To apply by endorsement, a nurse applies through the MOPRO portal and pays a $105 fee, submits to a fingerprint-based background check through MACHS, and provides evidence of citizenship or lawful presence along with official transcripts. Missouri does not require a separate state jurisprudence exam. Qualified applicants are automatically issued a one-time six-month temporary permit, with notice sent through Nursys e-Notify rather than a physical card; nurses educated outside the United States or in non-English programs must also show proof of English proficiency.

To become a registered nurse in Missouri, applicants must hold a degree from a nursing program, shown by an official final transcript reporting the degree awarded, and pass the NCLEX-RN examination, which is scheduled by registering with Pearson VUE after applying to the board. Missouri does not require a separate state jurisprudence exam. Applicants educated outside the United States or in non-English programs must also provide evidence of English proficiency and a credential evaluation from a board-approved agency.