Licensure LPN

NCSBN Guidance

Change of Name/Address
Citizenship/Lawful Presence Form
Nurse Licensure Compact Primary Residence Requirement
Nurse Licensure Compact Uniform Licensure Requirements
Nurse Licensure Compact
Request for Inactive Nurse License Status
Retired Nurse License Status Request


For all new applications, you are strongly encouraged to go to mopro.mo.gov/license/s/ to create an account and apply for a license. You can choose to apply by paper. However, if you chose to apply by a paper application, processing times will be longer, and you will not have the benefit of many automated processes that will expedite application processing. Payment by credit or debit card is also not available by paper application.


LPN License by Exam

LPN License by Examination (First-Time Applying for Missouri License by Exam)

LPN License by Examination - Air Force Program

LPN License by Examination - International, Puerto Rico or Canadian Educated

LPN Repeat Examination (Previously Tested for a Missouri License)

LPN License by Endorsement

LPN License by Endorsement (Licensed in another state and Never Held a Missouri License)


Make sure you are enrolled in Nursys® e-Notify as a Nurse at www.nursys.com/EN/ENDefault.aspx. If you are already enrolled in Nursys® e-Notify as a Nurse, review your account, and make sure you have updated your account within the last year. Go mopro.mo.gov/license/s/ to create an account and apply for a license. You can choose to apply by paper. However, if you chose to apply by a paper application, processing times will be longer, and you will not have the benefit of many automated processes that will expedite application processing. Payment by credit or debit card is also not available by paper application.


LPN License Reinstatement

Form To Renew Expired Missouri LPN License

Petition for Prelicensure Criminal History Determination

Petition for Prelicensure Criminal History Determination
This petition is intended to be completed by individuals prior to enrolling in a nursing program. If you have already completed a nursing program or will be submitting an application for licensure in the near future, this form should not be completed as the Board will review your criminal history at the time you submit your application for licensure.