Missouri

Missouri has a universal license recognition law. As a Massachusetts-licensed professional, your license is generally recognized in Missouri, subject to meeting basic eligibility requirements. This is the strongest form of license portability available. Early adopter of universal recognition (2018); strong compact participation.

Missouri is a member of 6 compacts: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Physical Therapy Compact, EMS Compact (REPLICA), Counseling Compact. None of these overlap with Massachusetts's compact memberships.

Missouri is an NLC member, but Massachusetts is not. You would need to obtain a separate Missouri nursing license or establish residency in an NLC state to get a multistate license.

Teaching license portability from Massachusetts to Missouri: NASDTEC member; reciprocal certification with most states. Most states participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, but specific requirements vary by state and endorsement area.

Missouri supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from Massachusetts can apply for licensure by comity, which is a streamlined process using your NCEES Record. This typically requires verifying your education, exam passage, and experience meet Missouri's requirements.

Universal recognition covers military spouses; automatic recognition. Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), updated December 2024, all states are now required to recognize valid professional licenses from other states for military personnel and their spouses.

Universal recognition law in effect since 2018; expanded 2022.

For the most current licensing requirements and compact participation details, visit the official Missouri licensing page at https://pr.mo.gov/. Requirements and compact memberships may change as new legislation is enacted.