Revised August 2019 BIP Application 2
Missouri Credentialing Board
(573) 616-2300 www.missouricb.com 428 E. Capitol, 2
nd
Floor
email: help@missouricb.com Jefferson City, MO 65101
Application Instructions:
1. Requirements to receive this credential are subject to change without notice. Please make sure you
are submitting the most recent application packet. If you are unsure, contact the MCB office.
2. The application must be typed or neatly printed.
3. Please keep a copy of all materials submitted for your records.
4. FEES: The total fee if applying for the BIP is $75.00. You may pay either by check, money order, or
by providing credit card information on page 4 of this application packet. Applications will not be
reviewed until payment is received.
5. Please be aware that should your application be reviewed and additional information is requested,
you will have 90 days to provide the requested information. Failure to do so will result in your
application expiring without being approved.
6. All fees are non refundable. If your application is denied or expires, fees will not be refunded.
7. If your application is denied, you may contact the MCB office staff for instructions on how to appeal
the denial of your application.
8. All materials submitted to the MCB office become property of the MCB.
9. The applicant must currently reside and/or be employed in the State of Missouri at least 51% of the
time. The only exception to this is applicants living and working in a state that is not a member of
the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium.
10. If at any time during the credentialing process, a question arises about an applicant’s moral character,
reputation for honesty, integrity, or professionalism, the Board may either deny the application at that
time or place the application on hold until an investigation has been done and a decision made
regarding the question brought up.
11. The BIP credential renews every 2 years and requires 36 hours of relevant educational training with 6
of those hours being live ethics. Depending on when you are issued your BIP credential and
depending on other MCB credentials held, the first renewal period may be more or less than 2 years.
Please read your initial credential letter carefully.
12. Please remember that it is your responsibility to keep the MCB office informed of any personal
informational changes such as address and phone number changes. If you fail to notify us of changes,
you will be responsible for any material that is mailed to the wrong address and may have to pay a
fee to have the material sent again.
13. Please mail your application to the MCB. Please do not fax or e-mail your application.