Physician Assistant / Missouri
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Missouri Physician Assistant License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Practices medicine under physician supervision. Requires PANCE exam and masters degree.

What the Missouri data shows for Physician Assistants

Becoming a licensed physician assistant in Missouri means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 3,507 training hours, a passing score on PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam), plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Missouri regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)".

Upfront cost is $201, with renewal running $184 on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 100-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
28/100
Physician Assistant · Missouri

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
3,507 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$201
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$92/yr
$184 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
50.0 hrs/yr
100 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Missouri

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)
3,507 hours
Exam Requirement
PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$201
Renewal Fee
$184
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
100 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Missouri licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physician Assistant in Missouri? ▼
Missouri requires 3507 education/training hours, passing an exam (PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)), and an initial fee of $201. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Physician Assistant in Missouri? ▼
Certification as a physician assistant in Missouri means clearing the state's checklist: 3507 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Missouri licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Physician Assistant license to Missouri from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for physician assistants: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Missouri licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Missouri require a background check for Physician Assistant licensing? ▼
Missouri does require a background check before issuing a physician assistant license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physician Assistant in Missouri? ▼
Missouri ties continued physician assistant licensure to 100 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $184 renewal fee.

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What to do with this physician assistant license

Physician Assistant in Missouri, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a physician assistant-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Missouri's physician assistant requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Physician Assistant in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state physician assistant license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Missouri's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Missouri overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Missouri licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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