How many CE hours do nurses need in Missouri?

Missouri does not require a set number of CE hours for RN renewal; nurses meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.

What are the mandatory CE topics in Missouri?

Mandatory CE topics in Missouri include: No CE Required.

What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Missouri?

Nursing licenses in Missouri must be renewed every 2 years. The Missouri State Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.

What is the RN renewal fee in Missouri?

The RN renewal fee in Missouri is $85. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Missouri State Board of Nursing portal before submitting.

When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Missouri?

Missouri nursing licenses are due april 30 of odd-numbered years (rn); may 31 of even-numbered years (lpn); aprn tied to certification or rn expiration.

Is Missouri part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?

Yes. Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.

Does Missouri require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?

No. Missouri does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.

What license types does Missouri regulate?

Missouri regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.

How many CE hours do LPNs need in Missouri?

Missouri does not require a set number of CE hours for LPN renewal; LPNs meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.

What does APRN renewal require in Missouri?

The Missouri State Board of Nursing does not set a fixed CE-hour mandate for APRN renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $85. Renewal deadlines in Missouri differ by license type: April 30 of odd-numbered years (RN); May 31 of even-numbered years (LPN); APRN tied to certification or RN expiration. Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

Missouri RN License Renewal Requirements

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As of 2026, Missouri requires no continuing-education hours for RN renewal. The RN renewal fee is $85 every 2 years.

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Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Total CE hours (RN)	No fixed CE-hour mandate
Renewal fee (RN)	$85
Compact state (NLC)	Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility
License types	RN, APRN, LPN
Typical pay	See nurse salary by state

Missouri does not require any continuing education hours for nursing license renewal, making it one of the simplest renewal processes in the country. RN licenses expire April 30 of odd-numbered years and LPN licenses expire May 31 of even-numbered years. While CE is not mandated, nurses are encouraged to pursue voluntary professional development. Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, allowing nurses with a multistate license to practice across all compact states.

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How to Renew Your Missouri Nursing License

1Log in to the Missouri MOPRO portal at mopro.mo.gov
2Access your account, click on My Licenses, the eye icon, then Renewal Application
3Complete the online renewal application and answer all required questions
4Pay the renewal fee ($85 for RN, $77 for LPN) online
5Renew at least 3 business days before the expiration date
6Retain renewal confirmation for your records

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CE Hours by License Type

Missouri ranks #47 of 51 for RN renewal burden, one of the lightest in the country.See the CE Burden Index

Type	CE hours	Renewal fee
RN	0 / 2 yrs	$85
APRN	0 / 2 yrs	$85
LPN	0 / 2 yrs	$77

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APRN renewal in Missouri. Renewal deadlines here differ by license type; see Important Deadlines below. The board is only one clock: your national certification and any DEA registration renew on their own cycles. Full Missouri APRN renewal guide

CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	Types	Description
No CE Required	0	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	Missouri does not require continuing education hours for RN, LPN, or APRN license renewal. Nurses must complete the renewal application and pay the fee.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): Missouri CNA renewal is handled by the state nurse-aide registry, not the Board of Nursing, and follows a work-hours / in-service model rather than the CE above. Check your state nurse-aide registry for CNA requirements.

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Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: April 30 of odd-numbered years (RN); May 31 of even-numbered years (LPN); APRN tied to certification or RN expiration
Grace Period: No grace period; nurses must renew at least 3 business days prior to expiration. Lapsed licenses require reinstatement with additional fees and fingerprint background checks.
Record Retention: The Missouri State Board of Nursing sets no fixed retention period, so keep your CE certificates in case of audit

Important Notes

• Missouri does not require any CE hours for RN, LPN, or APRN license renewal
• RN licenses expire April 30 of odd-numbered years; LPN licenses expire May 31 of even-numbered years
• APRN licenses expire when national board certification expires or RN license expires, whichever comes first
• Nurses must renew at least 3 business days prior to the expiration date
• There is no grace period. Failure to renew by the deadline results in a lapsed license
• Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state (joined Enhanced NLC in 2018)
• While CE is not mandated, voluntary continuing education is recommended for professional development
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

CE Providers & Renewal

Approved CE Providers

ANCCState Board of Nursing

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Late Fees & Reinstatement

Reinstatement Fees

RN: $50 / year lapsed
LPN: $50 / year lapsed

Already lapsed? The Missouri re-entry guide covers refresher rules, costs by lapse length, and the path back.

CE Audit Information

Missouri does not require continuing education for standard RN or LPN renewal, so there is no CE audit or record-retention requirement.

Frequently asked questions about Missouri nursing renewal

How many CE hours do nurses need in Missouri?: Missouri does not require a set number of CE hours for RN renewal; nurses meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.
What are the mandatory CE topics in Missouri?: Mandatory CE topics in Missouri include: No CE Required.
What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Missouri?: Nursing licenses in Missouri must be renewed every 2 years. The Missouri State Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.
What is the RN renewal fee in Missouri?: The RN renewal fee in Missouri is $85. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Missouri State Board of Nursing portal before submitting.
When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Missouri?: Missouri nursing licenses are due april 30 of odd-numbered years (rn); may 31 of even-numbered years (lpn); aprn tied to certification or rn expiration.
Is Missouri part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?: Yes. Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.
Does Missouri require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?: No. Missouri does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.
What license types does Missouri regulate?: Missouri regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.
How many CE hours do LPNs need in Missouri?: Missouri does not require a set number of CE hours for LPN renewal; LPNs meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.
What does APRN renewal require in Missouri?: The Missouri State Board of Nursing does not set a fixed CE-hour mandate for APRN renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $85. Renewal deadlines in Missouri differ by license type: April 30 of odd-numbered years (RN); May 31 of even-numbered years (LPN); APRN tied to certification or RN expiration. Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

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Missouri State Board of Nursing

https://pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp

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https://pr.mo.gov/nursing-renewal.asp

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As of 2026, Missouri requires no continuing-education hours for RN renewal. The RN renewal fee is $85 every 2 years.

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Quick Facts

Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Total CE hours (RN)	No fixed CE-hour mandate
Renewal fee (RN)	$85
Compact state (NLC)	Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility
License types	RN, APRN, LPN
Typical pay	See nurse salary by state

Verified against the Missouri State Board of Nursing, last checked 2026-06-04. Found something off? Let me know.

Missouri CE Audit Response Guide

Response deadline, retention rules, board address, and the rejections that get nurses dinged.

Read the full Missouri RN License Renewal Guide

Step-by-step walkthrough, common mistakes, and tips for a smooth renewal

How to Renew Your Missouri Nursing License

1Log in to the Missouri MOPRO portal at mopro.mo.gov
2Access your account, click on My Licenses, the eye icon, then Renewal Application
3Complete the online renewal application and answer all required questions
4Pay the renewal fee ($85 for RN, $77 for LPN) online
5Renew at least 3 business days before the expiration date
6Retain renewal confirmation for your records

Visit the Missouri State Board of Nursing website for the official renewal portal.

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CE Hours by License Type

Missouri ranks #47 of 51 for RN renewal burden, one of the lightest in the country.See the CE Burden Index

Type	CE hours	Renewal fee
RN	0 / 2 yrs	$85
APRN	0 / 2 yrs	$85
LPN	0 / 2 yrs	$77

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CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	Types	Description
No CE Required	0	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	Missouri does not require continuing education hours for RN, LPN, or APRN license renewal. Nurses must complete the renewal application and pay the fee.

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Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: April 30 of odd-numbered years (RN); May 31 of even-numbered years (LPN); APRN tied to certification or RN expiration
Grace Period: No grace period; nurses must renew at least 3 business days prior to expiration. Lapsed licenses require reinstatement with additional fees and fingerprint background checks.
Record Retention: The Missouri State Board of Nursing sets no fixed retention period, so keep your CE certificates in case of audit

Important Notes

• Missouri does not require any CE hours for RN, LPN, or APRN license renewal
• RN licenses expire April 30 of odd-numbered years; LPN licenses expire May 31 of even-numbered years
• APRN licenses expire when national board certification expires or RN license expires, whichever comes first
• Nurses must renew at least 3 business days prior to the expiration date
• There is no grace period. Failure to renew by the deadline results in a lapsed license
• Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state (joined Enhanced NLC in 2018)
• While CE is not mandated, voluntary continuing education is recommended for professional development
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

CE Providers & Renewal

Approved CE Providers

ANCCState Board of Nursing

Renew Online

Late Fees & Reinstatement

Reinstatement Fees

RN: $50 / year lapsed
LPN: $50 / year lapsed

Already lapsed? The Missouri re-entry guide covers refresher rules, costs by lapse length, and the path back.

CE Audit Information

Missouri does not require continuing education for standard RN or LPN renewal, so there is no CE audit or record-retention requirement.

Frequently asked questions about Missouri nursing renewal

How many CE hours do nurses need in Missouri?: Missouri does not require a set number of CE hours for RN renewal; nurses meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.
What are the mandatory CE topics in Missouri?: Mandatory CE topics in Missouri include: No CE Required.
What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Missouri?: Nursing licenses in Missouri must be renewed every 2 years. The Missouri State Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.
What is the RN renewal fee in Missouri?: The RN renewal fee in Missouri is $85. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Missouri State Board of Nursing portal before submitting.
When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Missouri?: Missouri nursing licenses are due april 30 of odd-numbered years (rn); may 31 of even-numbered years (lpn); aprn tied to certification or rn expiration.
Is Missouri part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?: Yes. Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.
Does Missouri require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?: No. Missouri does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.
What license types does Missouri regulate?: Missouri regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.
How many CE hours do LPNs need in Missouri?: Missouri does not require a set number of CE hours for LPN renewal; LPNs meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.
What does APRN renewal require in Missouri?: The Missouri State Board of Nursing does not set a fixed CE-hour mandate for APRN renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $85. Renewal deadlines in Missouri differ by license type: April 30 of odd-numbered years (RN); May 31 of even-numbered years (LPN); APRN tied to certification or RN expiration. Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

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Missouri State Board of Nursing

https://pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp

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https://pr.mo.gov/nursing-renewal.asp

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