New Jersey Pharmacist License
New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
Total Fee
$250
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
IdentoGO (IDEMIA)
Temp License
Not available
See board
What You'll Need
- Official Pharmacy School Transcripts — Must be sent directly from the registrar's office to the Board showing degree conferral.
- Passport-Style Photograph — A recent 2x2 color photograph of the applicant's head and shoulders.
- Fingerprint Receipt/UEID — Proof of completion of the criminal history background check through IdentoGO. IdentoGO Portal
- NABP Score Transfer/Reciprocity Results — Official exam scores or reciprocity data transmitted via NABP.
- Birth Certificate or Passport — Proof of identity and legal age (must be at least 18 years old).
How to Apply
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Register with NABP ▾Create an e-Profile with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) to register for the NAPLEX and MPJE exams.
Register for Exams -
Submit NJ Board Application ▾Complete the online 'Pharmacist by Examination or Score Transfer' application through the New Jersey MyLicense portal and pay the $125 application fee.
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Complete Fingerprinting ▾Schedule a criminal history background check through IdentoGO using the service code provided by the Board after application submission.
Schedule Fingerprinting -
Submit Official Transcripts ▾Request your pharmacy school to send official transcripts directly to the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy confirming your PharmD degree conferral.
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Pass NAPLEX and MPJE ▾Once the Board determines eligibility, you will receive an Authorization to Test (ATT). Schedule and pass both the NAPLEX and the New Jersey MPJE.
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Pay Initial License Fee ▾After passing exams and completing all requirements, you will be notified to pay the initial licensure fee ($140 or $70 depending on the year of the biennial cycle).
Total Fee
$250
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.
Steps
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NABP Preliminary Application ▾Submit a preliminary application for licensure transfer through NABP's Electronic Licensure Transfer Program (eLTP).
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NJ Reciprocity Application ▾Submit the 'Pharmacist by Reciprocity' application via the NJ MyLicense portal and pay the $125 fee.
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Verify 1,500 Practice Hours ▾Attest to having engaged in the practice of pharmacy for at least 1,500 hours within the two-year period preceding the application.
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Pass NJ MPJE ▾Reciprocity applicants must still pass the New Jersey version of the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination.
MPJE Info
Total Fee
$150
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Compact
No
Board
New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
Keeping Your License Active
New Jersey Pharmacist licenses renew Every 2 years. Contact the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.
Visit board siteFees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application | $250 |
| Endorsement application | $250 |
| Fingerprint check | $35-$50 (varies by state) |
| Temporary permit | See board |
| Renewal | 150.0 |
Slow Downs
Transcript Conferral Timing
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Applying before the degree is officially conferred on the transcript causes the Board to hold the application until the final document arrives.
Background Check Errors
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Using the wrong service code or failing to bring the required ID to the IdentoGO appointment can result in rejected fingerprints.
Incomplete NABP Profile
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Failure to correctly link the NJ Board of Pharmacy in the NABP e-Profile prevents the Board from receiving exam scores or transfer data.
Questions
How many CE hours are required for renewal?
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Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of CE every two years. This must include 10 hours of didactic (live) instruction, 3 hours of pharmacy law, and 1 hour concerning prescription opioid drugs.
When does my pharmacist license expire?
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New Jersey pharmacist licenses expire biennially on April 30th of odd-numbered years.
Can I carry over CE credits?
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Yes, up to 10 CE credits may be carried over to the next biennial period if they were earned during the last six months of the preceding period and not previously reported.
What is the pharmacist-to-technician ratio in NJ?
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The default ratio is 1:2. However, a pharmacy may use a 1:3 ratio if the additional technicians are certified or have completed a Board-approved training program.