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Indiana Pharmacist License

Indiana Board of Pharmacy

Total Fee
$278
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
IdentoGO / State Police
Temp License
Not available
See board

What You'll Need

  • Official Transcripts — Must be sent directly from the ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy showing the degree conferred.
  • Certificate of Completion — If transcripts are not yet available, a Dean's certificate may be used to grant exam eligibility.
  • NAPLEX and MPJE Scores — Official scores must be transferred to Indiana via NABP. NABP Exams
  • Criminal Background Check — Fingerprint-based background check results sent directly to the Board. CBC Instructions

How to Apply

  1. Create an Access Indiana Account ▾
    All individual applicants must first create an Access Indiana account to access the MyLicense portal.
    Create Account
  2. Submit Online Application ▾
    Log into the MyLicense portal and submit the Pharmacist application. You will pay the $100 non-refundable application fee at this time.
    Apply Online
  3. Register for NAPLEX and MPJE ▾
    Register for the required examinations through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). The Board will grant eligibility once your application is reviewed.
    Register for Exams
  4. Complete Criminal Background Check ▾
    Wait for an email from the Board containing a specific Service Code. Use this code to schedule your fingerprinting appointment with IdentoGO. Do not complete this before applying.
    Schedule Fingerprinting
  5. Submit Educational Verification ▾
    Have your pharmacy school send official transcripts or a Certificate of Completion directly to the Indiana Board of Pharmacy.
  6. Pass Examinations ▾
    Successfully pass both the NAPLEX and the Indiana MPJE. Scores will be reported to the Board by NABP.
Total Fee
$278
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available

Transfer License

Requirements ▾
Pharmacists licensed in another state can often apply via license transfer (reciprocity) through the NABP, though most states still require passing their specific MPJE.
Apply to transfer

Steps

  1. NABP Preliminary Application ▾
    Submit a Preliminary Application for Licensure Transfer through NABP to verify your current license status and exam history.
    Start NABP Transfer
  2. Indiana Endorsement Application ▾
    Submit the Indiana Pharmacist application via the MyLicense portal and select 'Reciprocity' or 'Endorsement'.
    Apply Online
  3. Register for Indiana MPJE ▾
    All endorsement applicants must pass the Indiana version of the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination.
    Register for MPJE
  4. License Verifications ▾
    Provide official verification of all pharmacy licenses ever held in any other state or territory.
Total Fee
$150
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Compact
No
Board
Indiana Board of Pharmacy

Keeping Your License Active

Indiana Pharmacist licenses renew Every 2 years. Contact the Indiana Board of Pharmacy for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.

Renew on the board site

Fees

ItemAmount
Application$250
Endorsement application$250
Fingerprint check$28.00
Temporary permitSee board
Renewal150.0

Slow Downs

Premature Fingerprinting ▾
Completing a background check before the Board receives your application and issues a Service Code will result in the results not being linked to your file, requiring a re-print and new fee.
Missing Transcripts ▾
Applications remain 'Incomplete' until official transcripts with the degree conferral date are received directly from the university.
Positive Response Documentation ▾
Answering 'Yes' to any legal or disciplinary questions without providing a detailed written statement and court/board documents will halt the review process.

Questions

How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for renewal? ▾
Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of CE every two years. At least 24 hours must be pharmacy-related, and 15 hours must be ACPE-accredited.
When does an Indiana pharmacist license expire? ▾
Licenses expire on June 30 of even-numbered years (e.g., 2024, 2026).
Can I apply for a license before I graduate? ▾
Yes, you can submit your application and fee prior to graduation, but you will not be granted exam eligibility until the Board receives your Certificate of Completion.
What is the fee for a new pharmacist license? ▾
The initial application fee is $100. The biennial renewal fee is $160.

Board Info

Indiana Board of Pharmacy
Phone(317) 234-2067
Sources
Last verified 2026-02-25