Missouri Physical Therapist License Renewal Requirements 2026
- Missouri-licensed physical therapists approaching their biennial January 31 renewal deadline
- Travel PTs holding a Missouri PT license who need to manage biennial renewal requirements
- Missouri PTs whose licenses have lapsed and need to understand reinstatement procedures
Missouri PT License Renewal — At a Glance
| Renewal Cycle | Biennial — even-numbered years |
| Renewal Deadline | Before January 31 of the even-numbered renewal year — forms postmarked February 1 or after are delinquent (exception if January 31 falls on a weekend or holiday) |
| Renewal Fee | $50 — verify current amount at mopro.mo.gov before renewing |
| Late / Delinquent Fee | Renewal fee ($50) plus $25 delinquent fee — per 20 CSR 2150-3.080 |
| Grace Period | None — delinquent status applies immediately after January 31; licensees are responsible for renewal regardless of whether they receive a renewal form |
| CE Hours Required | 30 hours per biennial period — earned January 1 through December 31 of the even-numbered reporting year |
| Mandatory CE Topics | No specific mandatory topic beyond approved CE categories; jurisprudence exam may be required at renewal by Board discretion |
| Approved CE | APTA, MPTA, AMA, AOA, FSBPT and their components; Board does not pre-approve individual courses; burden is on licensee to verify courses meet 20 CSR 2150-3.203 criteria |
| Renewal Method | Online — MOPRO at mopro.mo.gov; paper available |
| Renewal Contact | 573-751-0098 | 866-289-5753 (toll-free) | licensure@pr.mo.gov | mopro.mo.gov |
| PT Compact Renewal | Missouri home-state license must remain active; compact privileges expire with the home-state license |
This guide explains Missouri physical therapist license renewal requirements, continuing education rules, fees, deadlines, and lapsed license procedures. Missouri PT licenses renew biennially, with renewal applications due before January 31 of each even-numbered year. All renewals are processed through MOPRO at mopro.mo.gov, though paper forms remain available.
The renewal fee is $50. Missouri does not publish a statutory grace period — renewal forms postmarked February 1 or after are considered delinquent and subject to a $25 delinquent fee per 20 CSR 2150-3.080, in addition to the standard $50 renewal fee. Critically, the failure to receive a renewal form does not excuse late renewal: Missouri regulation explicitly states that failure to receive a renewal application does not relieve the licensee of the duty to renew or exempt them from penalties for failure to renew.
Missouri requires 30 hours of continuing education per biennial period. The CE period runs January 1 through December 31 of the even-numbered reporting year. The Board does not pre-approve individual CE courses — the burden is on the licensee to verify that courses meet the regulatory criteria in 20 CSR 2150-3.203.
Missouri PT Renewal Requirements
Continuing Education — 30 Hours Per Biennial Period
Missouri requires 30 hours of continuing education per biennial period (3 continuing education units, or CEUs, at 10 hours per CEU), per 20 CSR 2150-3.201. The CE period runs from January 1 through December 31 of the even-numbered reporting year — not the calendar year of renewal submission. CE hours must be earned within the applicable CE period and cannot be carried over.
CE Approval — Licensee’s Responsibility
Missouri does not pre-approve individual CE courses. The Board explicitly states that the burden is on the licensee to verify that any CE course meets the criteria specified in 20 CSR 2150-3.203. Automatically acceptable CE sources include courses sponsored or approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) or any of its components including the Missouri Physical Therapy Association (MPTA), the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) and their components. Other providers must meet the regulatory criteria independently.
Jurisprudence Exam at Renewal
Missouri regulation provides that prior to renewal of the license, licensees may be required to take and pass the Missouri Jurisprudence Examination — 20 true/false questions, 75% minimum passing score. While this is described as discretionary rather than mandatory at every renewal, licensees should be aware this requirement can be applied. Contact the Board at licensure@pr.mo.gov if you have questions about whether the jurisprudence exam applies to your current renewal.
CE Documentation
Missouri requires licensees to maintain documentation of completed CE activities and provide it upon request. The renewal application through MOPRO includes CE attestation. CE documentation should be retained for a reasonable period following each renewal cycle in case of audit.
When Should You Renew?
Missouri PT licenses must be renewed before January 31 of each even-numbered year — the next deadline is January 31, 2028, followed by January 31, 2030. The CE period for each renewal runs January 1 through December 31 of that same even-numbered year. Complete your CE before year-end and submit your renewal through MOPRO well before January 31. Missouri regulation makes clear that the failure to receive a renewal notice does not relieve the licensee of the renewal obligation.
How to Renew Your Missouri PT License
- Complete 30 CE hours during January 1 through December 31 of the even-numbered renewal year
- Verify that all CE courses meet the criteria in 20 CSR 2150-3.203 — the Board does not pre-approve
- Log in to mopro.mo.gov to access the renewal application
- Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion
- Pay the $50 renewal fee by credit or debit card through MOPRO
- Submit before January 31 — forms postmarked February 1 or after are delinquent
Lapsed Licenses
Missouri distinguishes between recently lapsed and long-lapsed licenses. Licenses lapsed for fewer than 6 months are renewed through the standard MOPRO process with the $50 renewal fee plus the $25 delinquent fee (per 20 CSR 2150-3.080). Licenses lapsed for 6 months or more require late registration — a separate process that requires the renewal fee, the $25 delinquent fee, and a recent photograph. Contact the Board at 573-751-0098 or licensure@pr.mo.gov for full reinstatement procedures.
Licensees lapsed for more than 2 years who were not actively practicing as a physical therapist in another jurisdiction must provide, upon Board request, documentation verifying competency and currency in physical therapy practice — such as CE hours, reexamination, or other documentation approved by the Board. Additionally, when a lapsed license is renewed, CE hours must be provided as if the license had been continuously renewed during the lapse period.
Missouri PT Continuing Education Providers
PT Compact and Missouri Renewal
Missouri is a PT Compact member state. For Missouri-licensed PTs using their Missouri license as their Compact home state license, renewing your Missouri license on time is critical — compact privileges expire with the home state license. An expired Missouri license ends your compact privileges in all other member states. Renew before January 31 of each even-numbered year to protect your multi-state practice authority. See Missouri PT initial licensing for full Compact privilege details.
For out-of-state Compact Privilege holders practicing in Missouri, your home state license renewal governs your Compact eligibility. Missouri practice requirements apply while practicing in the state regardless of your home state’s rules.
Common Missouri PT Renewal Mistakes
- Waiting for a renewal form. Missouri regulation explicitly states that failure to receive a renewal form does not relieve the licensee of the duty to renew. Do not wait for a form — renew proactively through MOPRO.
- Confusing the CE period with the renewal period. Missouri CE is earned January 1 through December 31 of the even-numbered year — complete CE before year-end, then renew before January 31.
- Assuming all CE providers are automatically approved. Missouri does not pre-approve CE. Verify that courses meet 20 CSR 2150-3.203 criteria before completing them for renewal credit.
- Missing the January 31 deadline. February 1 postmark triggers delinquent status and additional fees. Renew in December or early January to be safe.
- Letting a Missouri license lapse as the Compact home state. Missouri Compact home-state PTs who miss renewal lose compact privileges in other member states.
- Renewal fee: $50 per current regulation. Verify current fee at mopro.mo.gov before renewing — Missouri periodically updates fees.
- The delinquent fee for late registration (6+ months lapsed) is established by the Board and not published on the public consumer page. Contact the Board at 573-751-0098 for the current amount.
- Missouri reports CE in CEUs (1 CEU = 10 hours). 30 hours = 3 CEUs on your renewal attestation.
- The Board may require a jurisprudence exam at renewal at its discretion — this is not guaranteed at every renewal but is a possibility under current regulation.
Relevant Statutes and Regulations
- RSMo §334.507 — CE Requirements for PT License Renewal
- 20 CSR 2150-3.060 — Biennial Registration (PT Renewal)
- 20 CSR 2150-3.063 — Physical Therapist Late Registration
- 20 CSR 2150-3.201 — Continuing Education Requirements
- 20 CSR 2150-3.203 — Acceptable Continuing Education
- Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists
Related Pages
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Missouri PT license renewal deadline?
Missouri PT licenses must be renewed before January 31 of each even-numbered year. Renewal applications postmarked February 1 or after are considered delinquent. If January 31 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, forms postmarked on the next business day are not delinquent. The next renewal deadline is January 31, 2028. Source: 20 CSR 2150-3.060; Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
How much does it cost to renew a Missouri PT license?
The Missouri PT renewal fee is $50 per current regulation. Renewals submitted after January 31 (delinquent) require the renewal fee plus a Board-established delinquent fee — the delinquent fee is $25 per 20 CSR 2150-3.080. Renewal is completed through MOPRO at mopro.mo.gov. Verify current fees at MOPRO before renewing. Source: 20 CSR 2150; Missouri Board licensing page.
How many CE hours are required to renew a Missouri PT license?
Missouri requires 30 continuing education hours (3 CEUs at 10 hours per CEU) per biennial renewal period, per 20 CSR 2150-3.201. The CE period runs January 1 through December 31 of the even-numbered reporting year. Missouri does not pre-approve individual CE courses — the burden is on the licensee to verify that courses meet the criteria in 20 CSR 2150-3.203. CE hours cannot be carried over between renewal periods. Source: 20 CSR 2150-3.201; RSMo §334.507.
What happens if I don’t receive my Missouri PT renewal form?
Failure to receive a renewal form does not excuse late renewal in Missouri. Missouri regulation explicitly states that the failure to receive the renewal application form does not relieve any licensee of the duty to renew the license and pay the renewal fee, nor shall it exempt any licensee from penalties for failure to renew. Log in to MOPRO at mopro.mo.gov to renew proactively before January 31 regardless of whether a renewal form is received. Source: 20 CSR 2150-3.060(3).
What happens if my Missouri PT license lapses?
Licenses lapsed fewer than 6 months may be renewed through MOPRO with applicable late fees. Licenses lapsed 6 months or more require late registration — the renewal fee plus a Board-established delinquent fee, plus a recent photograph. Licenses lapsed more than 2 years where the applicant was not actively practicing elsewhere require documentation of current competency (CE hours, reexamination, or other Board-approved documentation). When a lapsed license is renewed, CE hours must be provided as if the license had been continuously renewed during the lapse. Contact the Board at 573-751-0098 or licensure@pr.mo.gov. Source: 20 CSR 2150-3.063.
Does Missouri require the jurisprudence exam at renewal?
Missouri regulation provides that prior to renewal, licensees may be required to take and pass the Missouri Jurisprudence Examination — 20 true/false questions with a 75% minimum passing score. This is discretionary rather than mandatory at every renewal, but the Board has authority to require it. Contact the Board at licensure@pr.mo.gov if you have questions about whether the jurisprudence exam applies to your current renewal cycle. Source: 20 CSR 2150-3.060(4).
- Page created. Data based on Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts official sources verified June 2026. Fees per 20 CSR 2150. CE requirements per 20 CSR 2150-3.201 and 3.203.