When does my Missouri EMT certification expire?

A Missouri EMT license is good for five years; the expiration date is on your license.

Your own expiration date is on your certification card and in the state's online license lookup.

What renewal takes

State EMS officeMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of EMS
Cycleevery 5 years
Continuing educationCurrent NREMT EMT, or 100 CE hours in five years (at least 48 core) plus current CPR
National RegistryOne way to renew
  1. Keep NREMT current, or finish 100 CE hours plus CPR.
  2. Lived outside Missouri in the last 5 years? Send fingerprints to BEMS first.
  3. Apply in the Missouri ImageTrend license portal 30 to 120 days before expiry.

From DHSS EMT and paramedic licensing information, RSMo 190.142 five-year license, DHSS core CE requirements for EMT, checked November 10, 2026. The state: "EMT-Basic applicants for relicensure must acquire 100 hours of continuing education every five (5) years."

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Missouri EMT renewal questions

When does my Missouri EMT certification expire?

A Missouri EMT license is good for five years; the expiration date is on your license.

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Missouri EMT certification?

Current NREMT EMT, or 100 CE hours in five years (at least 48 core) plus current CPR.

Do I need the National Registry to renew in Missouri?

No, but a current National Registry certification is one way to meet Missouri's renewal requirement.

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A study aid, not legal advice: your state EMS office has the final word, and its rules and fees change. Headed In LLC is not affiliated with the National Registry of EMTs or any state EMS office.