Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 20 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
Division 2263 - State Committee for Social Workers
Chapter 2 - Licensure Requirements
Section 20 CSR 2263-2.090 - Inactive Status

(1) A licensee shall request inactive status in writing. An inactive license shall be renewed biennially. Failure to receive a renewal notice shall not relieve the licensee of the obligation to renew the inactive license and pay the required fee prior to the expiration date of the inactive license. Renewals shall be postmarked no later than the expiration date of the license to avoid the late renewal penalty fee as defined in rules promulgated by the committee.

(2) Each inactive licensee shall provide the committee, at the time of application for renewal of the inactive license, with a completed renewal form issued by the committee that shall contain updated information since the preceding application/renewal period.

(3) The licensee shall not practice social work in the state of Missouri while the license is inactive, unless otherwise allowed by law.

(4) Licensees granted an inactive license by the committee shall place the word "inactive" adjacent to their social work title on any business card, letterhead, or any other document or device, unless otherwise allowed by law.

(5) If an inactive licensee wishes to return a license to active status, the licensee shall complete a renewal form and pay the renewal fee as stated in the rules promulgated by the committee. In addition the licensee shall-

(6) In addition to the requirements set forth in section (5) above, a licensee whose license is inactive for five (5) years or more and has not completed sixty (60) hours of continuing education within five (5) years shall be required to successfully complete the examination required for licensure as referenced in 20 CSR 2263-2050(4)(D)..

(7) The inactive license fee is established in 20 CSR 2263-1035..