If you hold a Missouri Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) license, the State Committee requires 40 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, due by February 28 of even years. At least 20 hours must be formal, and 2 hours must be in suicide assessment. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
40 hours / 2 years
Forty CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Formal (20 hrs)
At least 20 of the 40 hours must be formal.
Suicide (2 hrs)
Two hours of suicide assessment each period.
Feb 28 renewal
Renew by February 28 of even years.
How many CE hours Missouri LMFTs need
Missouri requires 40 hours of continuing education every two years, of which at least 20 must be formal, tied to your biennial renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Suicide assessment, referral, treatment & management: a minimum of 2 hours each period.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Missouri LMFT licenses renew every two years by February 28 of even-numbered years. Complete and document your 40 hours before that date.
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- Suicide Assessment, Referral, Treatment & Management2 hrs · every renewal
A minimum of 2 hours in suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management is required at initial licensure and every subsequent licensing period.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Missouri LMFT licenses renew biennially by February 28 of even-numbered years. Licensees must complete 40 CE hours each cycle, of which at least 20 must be 'formal' in nature. A minimum of 2 hours in suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management is required at initial licensure and every subsequent licensing period.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Missouri State Committee of Marital and Family Therapists before relying on these figures.
Source: Missouri State Committee of Marital and Family Therapists. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Missouri LMFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Missouri LMFTs need?
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40 CE hours every two years, with at least 20 formal hours.
Is suicide training required for Missouri LMFTs?
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Yes — a minimum of 2 hours in suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management each period.
When do Missouri LMFT licenses renew?
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Biennially by February 28 of even-numbered years.
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