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Obtaining Your Missouri Nursing License

For Nurses: Licensing Guide/Missouri

Contact Information

Missouri State Board Information

3605 Missouri Boulevard

PO Box 656

Jefferson City, MO 65102-0656

License by Endorsement

Processing Fees

Application

$55

Background Check

$44.80

Temp License Processing

Approximately 1-2 weeks upon receipt of all required docs - valid for 6 months Must not have any prior convictions OR disciplinary actions

Walk-Through: Issued same day

Fingerprint registration

Documents Needed

Temp

Perm

Completed online application

Yes

Yes

Copy of current active state license

Yes

Yes

Verification of original state license

No

Yes

Transcripts – received directly from nursing school

No

Yes

Proof of fingerprint registration (receipt)

Yes

Yes

Register for fingerprinting using the 4 digit registration code 0001

*Temporary permits are issued while other required docs are in process of receiving a permanent license. Additional necessary steps to receive a permanent license MUST also be initiated.

Additional Info

Renewal application must be notarized.

Reinstatements – Must have another background check

Verify a Missouri license

NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address

License Renewal

Processing Fees

Renewal License Processing

Timely

$60

Approximately 5-10 business days

Late

$50

Reinstatement

$110

$60 renewal fee + $50 late fee for each year licensed was lapsed as well as current renewal period