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Physician licensing in Missouri
Read from the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. Last verified 2026-09-15.
The sequence
| Step | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Primary source verification | FCVS profile or board-run verification of medical education, training and prior licensure. |
| Application to the board | Full application filed with the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. |
| Fingerprints and background check | State and FBI criminal history record, submitted through the board's vendor. |
| License issued | Renewal cycle begins on issue; the renewal date is tracked from that day. |
What the numbers say
- Missouri physicians renew through the Division of Professional Registration.
- Missouri handles licensure outside the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
Source: the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. Last verified 2026-09-15. Where a national summary and a board disagree, we publish the board.