{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Arkansas Board of Pharmacy","board_parent_org":"Arkansas Department of Health","board_phone":"(501) 682-0190","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/arkansas-pharm","ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Missing signatures or unanswered personal history questions will stop the processing of your application.","title":"Incomplete Application"},{"description":"The Board only accepts exact amounts via check or money order; cash is not accepted and incorrect amounts will cause delays.","title":"Incorrect Fee Amount"},{"description":"Illegible or poor quality fingerprints will be rejected by the FBI/State Police, requiring a re-submission.","title":"Poor Fingerprint Quality"},{"description":"Failure to include a copy of a diploma or transcript is a frequent cause for application holds.","title":"Missing Education Proof"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"N/A","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:28.570598+00:00","credential_type":"Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)","description":"Apply for a Arkansas Pharmacy Technician credential. 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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":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"The official 2026 registration form (Expedited or Standard).","name":"Pharmacy Technician Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Copy of high school diploma, GED, or official high school transcript showing graduation date.","name":"Proof of Education","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A clear copy of a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (e.g., Driver's License).","name":"Identification Card","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A clear copy of your Social Security card (no substitutions allowed).","name":"Social Security Card","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"The form completed by the fingerprint technician at the time of live scan or fingerprinting.","name":"CBC Identity Verification Form","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"arkansas-pharm","state_name":"Arkansas","state_slug":"arkansas","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Choose between the 'Expedited' application (for in-state applicants using electronic live scan) or the 'Standard' application (for out-of-state applicants or those using paper cards).","title":"Determine Application Type","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"In-state applicants must use an Arkansas State Police-authorized electronic harvester for live scan fingerprinting. Out-of-state applicants must request a paper FBI fingerprint card from the Board.","title":"Complete Fingerprinting","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the 2026 Pharmacy Technician Application in blue or black ink. 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