Missouri has one of the simplest and most affordable nursing license renewal processes in the country — no continuing education hours are required for any license type, and RN renewal costs just $60. With no grace period and a strict 3-business-day advance requirement, here's your complete guide to staying licensed.
Missouri RN License Renewal Requirements Overview
The Missouri State Board of Nursing does not require any continuing education hours for RN, LPN, or APRN license renewal. Nurses must complete the online renewal application and pay the fee — that's it.
Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state (joining the Enhanced NLC in 2018), allowing nurses with a multistate license to practice across all compact states.
What Is Required for Renewal?
For RNs:
- No CE hours required — Missouri does not mandate continuing education for RN renewal
- Renewal fee: $60
- Deadline: April 30 of odd-numbered years (2025, 2027, etc.)
For LPNs:
- No CE hours required
- Renewal fee: $52
- Deadline: May 31 of even-numbered years (2026, 2028, etc.)
For APRNs:
- No CE hours required
- Renewal fee: $60
- Deadline: When national board certification or RN license expires, whichever comes first
Important Renewal Dates
- RN licenses: Expire April 30 of odd-numbered years
- LPN licenses: Expire May 31 of even-numbered years
- APRN licenses: Tied to national certification or RN license expiration
- No grace period: Must renew at least 3 business days before expiration
- Lapsed licenses: Require reinstatement with additional fees and fingerprint background checks
Step-by-Step: How to Renew Your Missouri Nursing License
- Log in to the MOPRO portal. Visit mopro.mo.gov and access your account.
- Navigate to your license. Click on My Licenses, then the eye icon, then Renewal Application.
- Complete the renewal application. Answer all required questions about your practice and licensure status.
- Pay the renewal fee. $60 for RN or APRN, $52 for LPN, by credit or debit card.
- Submit at least 3 business days early. Missouri requires renewal at least 3 business days before expiration.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting until the last minute. Missouri has no grace period and requires renewal at least 3 business days before expiration. If your license lapses, reinstatement requires additional fees and fingerprint background checks.
- Confusing RN and LPN renewal years. RN licenses expire in odd-numbered years (April 30) while LPN licenses expire in even-numbered years (May 31). Track both if you hold dual licenses.
- Forgetting APRN certification timing. APRN licenses expire when either your national certification or RN license expires, whichever comes first. Monitor both dates carefully.
- Assuming no CE means no action required. Even without CE requirements, you must actively complete the online renewal and pay the fee. Licenses don't auto-renew.
Tips for a Smooth Renewal
- Renew well before the deadline. With no grace period, submit your renewal at least a week early to account for any technical issues with the MOPRO portal.
- Take advantage of low fees. At $60 for RN renewal, Missouri has some of the lowest fees among the states we track. Budget for it and renew on time to avoid the costly reinstatement process.
- Consider voluntary CE. Even without a state mandate, continuing education keeps your skills current and makes you more competitive. RenewRN can track voluntary CE alongside your license status.
- Leverage your NLC multistate license. As a compact state, Missouri's multistate license lets you practice in other NLC states without additional applications — perfect for travel nursing or telehealth.
Track Your Missouri License with RenewRN
Missouri's zero grace period means the biggest risk is simply forgetting to renew. RenewRN sends reminders at 90, 60, 30, 7, and 1 day before your license expires so you never face the reinstatement process.