Licensing Path
There is no active interstate compact route for pharmacy technician licensing in Michigan. Plan on endorsement through Michigan Board of Pharmacy.
- Endorsement fee
- $137.70
- Processing time
- About 90 days
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Available
- Compact
- No active compact path
- Board
- Michigan Board of Pharmacy
From the board
Board-checked 2026-03-18. Any field still marked "See board" has not been confirmed yet.
Endorsement Steps
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Step 1
Complete Education Requirements
Complete a ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician program or equivalent training and any required clinical practicum or fieldwork.
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Step 2
Pass the PTCB
Successfully pass the required PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) or ExCPT exam.
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Step 3
Submit Application and Fees
Complete the state application, undergo a background check if required, and submit the necessary licensing fees.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $137.70
- Processing time
- About 90 days
- Renewal fee
- $61.20
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Application
- $137.70
- Background check
- See board
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- See board
Any fee field still marked "See board" has not been confirmed from the board yet.
License Types
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT): The standard credential to practice as a pharmacy technician in Michigan.
Required Documents
- Official Transcripts: Sent directly from your educational institution.
- Exam Score Report: Official verification of passing the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) or ExCPT exam.
Board Contact
- Board
- Michigan Board of Pharmacy
- Department
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
- Phone
- (517) 241-0199
- See board website
- Board site
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/pharmacy
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $61.20. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years.
Michigan Pharmacy Technician Licensing FAQ
How much does a Michigan pharmacy technician license cost?
Michigan lists a $137.70 pharmacy technician application and initial licensure fee, with a $61.20 renewal fee for the two-year cycle.
Is national certification required?
Yes, passing the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) or ExCPT exam is a standard requirement for initial licensure across almost all states.
Does Michigan have reciprocity for pharmacy technicians?
No interstate compact currently covers pharmacy technician practice in Michigan. To work in Michigan, apply for licensure by endorsement through the state board.
How long does it take to transfer my pharmacy technician license to Michigan?
Michigan’s current licensing report says pharmacy technician applications average about 90 days from receipt to issuance.
Can I start working in Michigan while my endorsement application is processing?
Michigan’s current licensing report says pharmacy technician applications average about 90 days from receipt to issuance.