Application processing time is approximately 4-6 weeks, but may be longer depending on the circumstances.
*All fees are non-refundable.
**NOTICE TO ALL NEW APPLICANTS
If you have passed a national certification exam through
PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) or the
ExCPT (National Healthcareer Association) you are eligible to apply for a Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician license.
Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician licenses expire June 30th of even years. Current licensure fees can be found in OAR 855-0110. The current fee for the National fingerprint-based background check is $46.25.
Visit
mylicense/eGov to register/create a new personal account, or log into an existing eGov account to apply for a Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician license.
Required Documents
- Fees
- $146.25
- $100.00 application fee
- $46.25 national fingerprint background check fee
- An original 2”x 2” passport/visa style photograph taken within the past 6 months
- A copy of your national certification through either NHA or PTCB
- Personal Identification - Either a copy of your birth certificate AND a color copy of the front and back of your state issued photo ID OR a color copy of your signed U.S. Passport.
- If you were born outside of the United States, submit a color copy of your country passport and work visa or country passport & Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or country birth certificate & naturalization document or residency card.
- If you have been arrested or cited for violations of the law other than simple traffic infractions such as speeding or parking tickets, the following items are required to be submitted:
- A written description of the incidents that led to each arrest/charge and the surrounding circumstances
- Copies of all police reports
- Court documents
- Other related documents
Next Steps
Once your completed application, licensing fees and fingerprint processing fee* have been received and reviewed by the Board, the instructions to complete your fingerprints will be available to download in "Documents" of your online eGov account. Please allow 2-3 business days for the instructions to be emailed to the address provided on the application.
*There is an additional $12.50 fee that is required when you schedule your fingerprint appointment at a Fieldprint facility near you. Your fingerprints will be electronically submitted to the Oregon State Police and the results will be sent to the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.
*Please allow an average of 30 days for the Oregon State Police to process your fingerprints.
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