Professional Licenses in Missouri
Missouri requires licenses for 85 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Accountants, Certified Public
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Accountants, Certified Public
certification 2-4 weeks
Acupuncturists
licenseAcupuncturists
licenseAdvanced Practice Nurses
licenseArchitect
license 7-10 years (education + 3+ years experience + exam)
Athletic Agents
licenseAthletic Agents
licenseAthletic Physician
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Athletic Trainer
licenseAttorney
licenseAuctioneers
licenseAudiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Audiologist Aid
licenseAudiologist Aid
licenseAutomotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
licenseAutomotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
licenseBarber
license Est. $275 6-9 months (including barber school)
Chiropractors
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Cosmetologist, All Other
license Est. $200 9-14 months
Dental Hygienist
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Dental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitians
license 3-6 months after completing supervised practice
Electrical Contractor
licenseElectrical Contractor
licenseElectrical Contractor
license Est. $300 4-6 years
Emergency Medical Technicians
license 3-6 months
Emergency Medical Technicians
licenseFamily Nurse Practitioner
license 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Funeral Director Apprentice
licenseFuneral Directors
licenseGeologists
licenseInsurance Agent
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Insurance Consultant
license 2-4 weeks
Interior Design
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse
license 12-18 months
Marital & Family Therapist
license 4-6 years (master's/doctoral degree + supervised experience)
Martial Arts, Professional
licenseMassage Therapist
license Est. $250 2-4 months
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
license 1-4 years depending on credential level
Nurse Midwife
licenseNurse Midwife
licenseNurse Midwife
licenseOccupational Therapist
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapist Assistant
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Paramedic
license 12-18 months
Pharmacist
license Est. $1,080 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
license 3-6 months
Pharmacy Technician
license 2-4 weeks
Physical Therapists
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapy Assistant
licensePhysician Assistant
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Podiatrist
licensePreneed Seller
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Private Investigator Examiners
license 4-8 weeks
Professional Counselors
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Professional Counselors
licenseProfessional Counselors
licenseProfessional Engineer
licenseProfessional Engineer
licenseProfessional Engineer
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Psychologist
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Real Estate Broker
license 3-6 months
Real Estate Broker Associate
licenseReal Estate Broker Associate
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Real Estate License Appraiser
license 6-18 months depending on tier
Real Estate License Appraiser
license Varies by level
Real Estate Professional Corporation Salesperson
license Est. $225 2-3 months
Registered Nurse
registration Est. $350 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Respiratory Care Practitioners
license 2-4 months after program completion
Social Worker Clinical
license Est. $430 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Speech Language Pathologist
license 3-6 months after master's graduation
Student Instructor Cosmetologist
license 5-10 months
Teachers and Instructors, All Other
license Est. $450 4-5 years (including degree)
Veterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)