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How to Search Missouri Professional Licenses (Start Here)
Professional and occupational licenses in Missouri are issued by state licensing boards — each profession has its own board with its own search tool. There is no single database of all licenses in Missouri.
What this page covers: Missouri professional license verification databases — medical, legal, real estate, contractor, financial, and other regulated professions. What it does not cover: Business entity filings (those are with the Secretary of State) or association memberships (those are private organizations).
Where to start: Identify the profession, then go to the specific licensing board for Missouri. For attorneys, go to the state bar. For doctors, the medical board. For contractors, the contractor licensing authority. The databases below are organized by profession.
Common mistake: A professional license and a business registration are different. A license authorizes a person to practice a profession. A business registration authorizes a company to operate. They are filed with different agencies.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Missouri professional & occupational licenses URL verified against the official state publisher at pr.mo.gov on the review date. 4 primary .gov sources cited below.
Missouri Professional & Occupational Licenses — Key Facts (2026)
Doctors, lawyers, contractors, nurses, real estate agents in Missouri — who's licensed and how to verify in 2026.
State-only
License jurisdiction
Not federal
~22%
U.S. workforce licensed
Up from 5% in 1950
1,100+
Licensed occupations
NCSL national database
Free
Official verification
Never pay 3rd parties
Compacts
Cross-state reciprocity
Nursing/medical/PT
Active license ≠ clean record (verify both)
Active license
100%
Continuing-ed current
70%
No disciplinary actions
30%
No complaint history
20%
Criminal background
10%
Unit: % verified by 'active license' alone.
What Changed in 2026 — Missouri Professional & Occupational Licenses
2026
Missouri professional & occupational licenses portal active
The official Missouri portal at pr.mo.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for professional & occupational licenses in 2026.
For 2026, Missouri continues to publish professional & occupational licenses information through state-authorized portals; check pr.mo.gov for current fees and processing times.
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Missouri's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.
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Most individuals seeking to become licensed apply through the Missouri Board of Law Examiners, which is authorized by Supreme Court Rule 8 to conduct the bar examination and determine the character, fitness and eligibility of all applicants for admission. Visit www.mble.org for information and application forms. Attorneys licensed in other states seeking limited admission in Missouri for specific cases may apply for this special admission (pro hac vice) through the attorney enrollment section of the clerk of the Supreme Court's office.
Missouri State-chartered banks are either members of the Federal Reserve System or non-members. Members are regulated by the Division of Finance and the appropriate Federal Reserve Bank (St. Louis or Kansas City). Non-member banks are regulated by the Division of Finance and the Federal Deposit.
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Our staff are dedicated to ensuring Missourians have clean air, land and water to enjoy. Permits ensure businesses and individuals understand and comply with all applicable federal and state environmental standards to protect our air, land and water and minimize their impact on the environment.
To register a business, utilize the online registration system or submit a Missouri Tax Registration Application (Form 2643). Separate licenses for businesses wanting to operate as a motor fuel supplier, permissive supplier, distributor, terminal operator or transporter, and for businesses wanting to operate as a cigarette or other tobacco products wholesaler are required.
This search allows you to verify that a company is properly licensed, as well as providing contact information for that company. All licensed companies are in this database. If you don't find the company you're looking for, you can call our Insurance Consumer Hotline for help at 800-726-7390.
Continuing Education Certificate. by CE Provider. Once a producer receives a license, that producer must satisfy continuing education requirements. These biennial requirements for a resident producer are: * Such requirement shall include at least three hours of instruction in insurance ethics. Missouri resident producers.
A business may have its sales tax license revoked for failure to remit sales tax collected from its customers to the Department of Revenue or for failure to remit income taxes withheld from its employees to the Department of Revenue.
People that are paid to apply pesticides, or those who work for a pesticide application business or farmers that wish to use restricted use pesticides, must be certified. Search by last name, applicator number, city, county or zip code or by certification category (turf and landscape, field.
Total number of Applicators matching Criteria: 0 · If you find erroneous data, please e-mail the department at Paul.Bailey@mda.mo.gov. We will respond to all inquiries as soon as possible. Date Last Updated: 4/28/2014 · Home KellySolutions.com Search By: Applicator Name ·
If you wish to submit an initial application for a new company (one without current registrations) you may contact the state administrators through our Company Request Form for assistance · For all other inquiries, please submit a request for assistance through our Technical Support Form.
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Where do I verify a Missouri professional license?▼
Most Missouri professional and occupational licenses (medical, legal, contracting, real estate, cosmetology, etc.) can be verified through the Official Missouri Professional & Occupational Licenses at pr.mo.gov. Look for the 'License Lookup' or 'Verify a Licensee' tool — searches are typically by name or license number and return active/inactive status.
How do I apply for a Missouri business license?▼
Missouri business licensing combines state, county, and city permits depending on activity. The Official Missouri Professional & Occupational Licenses at pr.mo.gov is the primary state portal; local business-tax certificates are issued by the city or county where you operate. The federal usa.gov permits guide is a helpful starting overview.
Is a Missouri license required to work in my profession?▼
That depends on the profession. Missouri, like most states, licenses regulated occupations such as healthcare, legal, construction, real estate, cosmetology, security, and many trades. The Official Missouri Professional & Occupational Licenses publishes the full list and exemption criteria at pr.mo.gov.
How do I report a complaint against a Missouri licensee?▼
Complaints against licensed professionals in Missouri are filed with the issuing board or division under the Official Missouri Professional & Occupational Licenses. Most boards accept online complaint submissions at pr.mo.gov, plus mail-in forms. Each board reviews complaints under the standards in Missouri's occupational code.
Does Missouri recognize licenses from other states?▼
Many Missouri boards offer license-by-reciprocity, license-by-endorsement, or expedited pathways for applicants already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction. The Official Missouri Professional & Occupational Licenses at pr.mo.gov publishes the reciprocity rules per profession; some require additional Missouri-specific exams or jurisprudence tests.
