Update: New Fingerprint Requirements for Pharmacy Technician Registration Renewals

Beginning January 2019, all pharmacy technicians registered before June 1, 2015 must be fingerprinted (or re-fingerprinted) before their renewal will be processed. If you need to verify the date of your initial registration, use the pharmacy technician verification search . Search by registration number or name. More information regarding fingerprinting requirements is available on the fingerprinting requirements page .

Renew — Pharmacy Technicians

Renewal FAQs

How often do I need to renew my registration?

Pharmacy technicians are required to renew their registration every two years on or before the last day of the month in which their original registration was issued.

I don’t remember my expiration date. How do I find out when my registration expires?

If you do not remember your registration expiration date, you can run a verification search . Search using either your registration number or your first and last name.

Do I need continuing education (CE) to renew my registration?

Yes. Technicians are required to complete and report 20 hours of approved continuing education. For more information, see the pharmacy technician continuing education FAQs.

How to Renew

  • Renew online using the Online Licensing System . Renewal applications are only available if your registration is due to expire within 60 days. If your registration is not due to expire, you will not be able to view the renewal application.
  • Allow up to 10 business days for the renewal application to be processed after submitting all required items (for example, application, fee, and fingerprints). Do not wait until the last minute to renew.
  • Failure to successfully complete the renewal application may delay processing and could cause the registration to become delinquent. If your registration becomes delinquent, you cannot perform any technician duties until the registration becomes active again.
  • If needed, use the step-by-step instructions for renewing your pharmacy technician registration .