LPN License Renewal in Missouri (2026)

LPN license renewal in Missouri is handled by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, which requires Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Missouri LPN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Biennial fixed-date cycle: LPN licenses expire May 31 of each even-numbered year and are renewable online between March 1 and May 31. There is no grace period; the board states a nurse must renew at least 3 business days before expiration or the license lapses (requiring reinstatement, extra fees, and fingerprint background checks).
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	$77.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Missouri State Board of Nursing

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Continuing-education requirements for LPNs in Missouri

Missouri requires no continuing education contact hours for LPN (or RN) license renewal. The licensure renewal regulation (20 CSR 2200-4) imposes no CE requirement, and Missouri is widely recognized as a state with no mandatory CE for nurse renewal; licensees are still expected to maintain professional competency in their practice area. No practice-hours pathway is specified because no CE is required.

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How to renew your LPN license in Missouri

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Missouri State Board of Nursing portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Missouri uses the title Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); only California and Texas use Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Renewal is handled through two systems: the state MOPRO portal (mopro.mo.gov) for the actual renewal, plus required enrollment in Nursys e-Notify for reminders/notifications. Renewal fee of $77 is the LPN biennial fee effective July 1, 2021 under 20 CSR 2200-4.010 (a board-hosted PDF of an older rule revision still shows $52, but the current regulation/fee is $77); it includes a $1/year educational surcharge. The $50 late fee is the lapsed-license fee charged per year of lapse in addition to the renewal fee. Missouri does not issue a physical license card; verification is via Nursys QuickConfirm. RN renewal differs (expires April 30 of odd-numbered years).

LPN license renewal in Missouri: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my LPN license in Missouri?

Missouri LPN licenses renew every 24 months. Biennial fixed-date cycle: LPN licenses expire May 31 of each even-numbered year and are renewable online between March 1 and May 31. There is no grace period; the board states a nurse must renew at least 3 business days before expiration or the license lapses (requiring reinstatement, extra fees, and fingerprint background checks).

How many CE hours are required to renew an LPN license in Missouri?

Missouri does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard LPN license. Missouri requires no continuing education contact hours for LPN (or RN) license renewal. The licensure renewal regulation (20 CSR 2200-4) imposes no CE requirement, and Missouri is widely recognized as a state with no mandatory CE for nurse renewal; licensees are still expected to maintain professional competency in their practice area. No practice-hours pathway is specified because no CE is required. Confirm the current rule with the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

Can I renew my Missouri LPN license online?

Yes — Missouri offers online renewal through the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Missouri LPN license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $50 may apply. Contact the Missouri State Board of Nursing promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

All states: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) renewal