Licensing Path
There is no active interstate compact route for pharmacy technician licensing in New York. Plan on endorsement through New York Board of Pharmacy.
- Endorsement fee
- $175
- Processing time
- Allow 6 weeks before requesting a status update
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Available
- Compact
- No active compact path
- Board
- New York 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
- $175
- Processing time
- Allow 6 weeks before requesting a status update
- Renewal fee
- $100
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- Application
- $175
- Background check
- See board
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $175
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 New York.
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
- New York Board of Pharmacy
- Department
- NYSED Office of the Professions
- Phone
- (518) 474-3817
- See board website
- Board site
- https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/registered-pharmacy-technicians/license-application-forms
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $100. Renewal cycle: Every 3 years.
New York Pharmacy Technician Licensing FAQ
How much does a New York pharmacy technician license cost?
New York charges a $75 application fee plus a $100 first registration fee for registered pharmacy technicians. The triennial renewal fee is $100.
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 New York have reciprocity for pharmacy technicians?
No interstate compact currently covers pharmacy technician practice in New York. To work in New York, apply for licensure by endorsement through the state board.
How long does it take to transfer my pharmacy technician license to New York?
The New York Office of the Professions asks applicants to allow six weeks before requesting a status update on a pharmacy technician application.
Can I start working in New York while my endorsement application is processing?
The New York Office of the Professions asks applicants to allow six weeks before requesting a status update on a pharmacy technician application.