Missouri RN Continuing Education Requirements, Explained
Last reviewed June 2026 against the official sources linked below. Requirements change — always confirm with your board before relying on them.
Total hours
None for renewal
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (expires April 30, odd years)
Grace period
None - renew before the deadline
Issued by
Missouri State Board of Nursing
Missouri does not require continuing education contact hours to renew an RN license - and that applies to LPNs and APRNs too. There is no CE total to track and nothing to upload. Renewal comes down to filing on time, completing the application, and paying the fee.
Because there is no CE to gather, the only real risk is the calendar. Missouri renews on a fixed two-year cycle with a hard deadline and no grace period, so a missed date is the thing that actually bites. Here is what to watch.
No CE hours required
Missouri does not currently require continuing education hours for RN renewal. The Board does not impose continuing-competency CE requirements on RNs, LPNs, or APRNs. You are expected to practice competently, but you are not asked to document CE hours to renew.
That makes Missouri one of the most straightforward states in the country for renewal - the entire task is administrative: application plus fee, on time.
What you actually do at renewal
- Renew online through the Missouri Division of Professional Registration during the renewal window, which opens in the months before expiration.
- Complete the renewal application and answer any required questions.
- Pay the renewal fee.
- Submit everything with time to spare - the Board recommends your application, documents, and fee arrive at least three business days before expiration.
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Missouri RN licenses expire on April 30 of odd-numbered years - 2025, 2027, 2029, and so on - and renew every two years. The date is the same for every RN rather than tied to your birthday. Critically, there is no grace period for late renewal, so missing April 30 means your license lapses. Set a reminder early.
How CredTally keeps this on autopilot
- No CE to chase here, so CredTally guards the thing that actually lapses - your April 30 odd-year renewal - with reminder emails at 90, 60, 30, and 7 days, which matters even more because Missouri gives no grace period.
- Store your renewal confirmation and any documentation you want on hand, privately and dated, in one place.
- Hold licenses in more than one state? Track Missouri's fixed date alongside your CE-heavy states so the simple one does not slip through the cracks.
- Keep a private, dated record of each renewal - exportable as a PDF in one click if you ever need to show your history.
Frequently asked questions
Does Missouri require CE hours for RN renewal?
No. Missouri does not require continuing education hours for RNs, LPNs, or APRNs. Renewal is application and fee only.
When do Missouri RN licenses expire?
On April 30 of odd-numbered years. The date is the same for every RN rather than tied to your birthday, and licenses renew every two years.
Is there a grace period for late renewal in Missouri?
No. There is no grace period, so renew before April 30 - submitting at least a few business days early is recommended to avoid a lapse.
What do I need to renew my Missouri RN license?
Complete the renewal application through the Division of Professional Registration, answer any required questions, and pay the fee on time. No CE is required.
Official sources
CredTally is a record-keeping tool and is not affiliated with any licensing board. This guide is general information, not legal or compliance advice.
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