{"application_form_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/pha4353.pdf","application_portal_url":"https://my.alaska.gov/","board_contact_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy.aspx","board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Alaska Board of Pharmacy","board_parent_org":"Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing","board_phone":"(907) 465-2550","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy.aspx","board_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy.aspx","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/alaska-pharm","ce_requirements_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.aspx","common_delays":[{"description":"Smudged or improperly rolled prints are the most common cause of delay. 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Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Pharmacy Technicians licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":50.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://my.alaska.gov/","required_documents":[{"description":"The primary application form, which must be notarized if submitted by mail.","name":"Pharmacy Technician Application (Form #08-4353)","url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/pha4353.pdf","url_label":"Download Form"},{"description":"One original 8x8 card printed in black or pale blue ink.","name":"Fingerprint Card (FD-258)","url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy/FingerprintInformation.aspx","url_label":"Fingerprint Requirements"},{"description":"Certification of a high school diploma, GED, or enrollment in an approved training program.","name":"Proof of High School Graduation","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Copy of your current PTCB or NHA certification card if applying for certified status.","name":"National Certification Proof","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"alaska-pharm","state_name":"Alaska","state_slug":"alaska","statutes_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy/StatutesRegulations.aspx","steps":[{"description":"Ensure you are at least 18 years old, fluent in English, and have a high school diploma or GED.","title":"Verify Eligibility","url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy/StatutesRegulations.aspx","url_label":"View Regulations"},{"description":"While not required for basic licensure, obtaining CPhT certification from PTCB or NHA allows for expanded duties and is preferred by most employers.","title":"Obtain National Certification (Optional but Recommended)","url":"https://www.ptcb.org/","url_label":"Register for PTCB Exam"},{"description":"Obtain an original 8x8 FD-258 fingerprint card. 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You cannot begin working as a technician until your license is issued.","title":"Wait for Processing","url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/search/professional","url_label":"Check License Status"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-12T09:02:33.634878+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/search/professional"}