{"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-pharmacist","ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Results from the state and federal background checks typically take three weeks to reach the Board. Submit these early to avoid delays.","title":"Background Check Processing"},{"description":"Missing photocopies of birth certificates, IDs, or photos will halt application processing. 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Applicants must take the Arkansas-specific paper-and-pencil Jurisprudence Exam administered by the Board.","question":"Does Arkansas use the MPJE?"},{"answer":"Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of CE every biennium, with at least 12 hours being live contact hours and 12 hours accredited by ACPE.","question":"What are the CE requirements for renewal?"},{"answer":"Yes, reciprocity applicants can obtain a provisional license after completing the Jurisprudence Exam and a verbal interview, allowing them to practice until the next formal Board meeting.","question":"Can I get a temporary license in Arkansas?"},{"answer":"Pharmacist licenses expire on December 31 of the first odd-numbered year following the date of issuance.","question":"When do pharmacist licenses expire?"},{"answer":"License verification can be performed online through the Board's Roster Search tool on their official portal.","question":"How do I verify an Arkansas pharmacist license?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"fingerprint_delay_weeks":"2-4","fingerprint_fee":"$35-$50 (varies by state)","fingerprint_method_in_state":"LiveScan (IdentoGO)","fingerprint_method_out_of_state":"IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan (adds ~$39.95 fee) OR FD-258 hard card via mail (tip: moisturize hands for days prior to reduce smudge rejects)","fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":null,"fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":250.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$250 application/license fee","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"2 Years","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/arkansas-pharmacist.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Pharmacist","provisional_info":"Some states offer an intern or provisional license for graduates actively accumulating required hours or waiting to take the NAPLEX.","reciprocity_info":"Pharmacists licensed in another state can often apply via license transfer (reciprocity) through the NABP, though most states still require passing their specific MPJE.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":150.0,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"A clear photocopy of your current driver's license or other state-issued photo ID.","name":"Photocopy of Driver's License","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A photocopy of your official birth certificate.","name":"Birth Certificate","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A recent color passport-style photograph to be attached to your application.","name":"Passport Style Photo","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Required form to initiate the state and federal background check process.","name":"Criminal Background Check Identity Verification Form","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Reciprocity applicants must provide proof of 15 hours of CE from the past year.","name":"Proof of Continuing Education","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"arkansas-pharmacist","state_name":"Arkansas","state_slug":"arkansas","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Register for a personal login on the Arkansas Board of Pharmacy's online licensing platform using the Microsoft Authenticator app for multi-factor authentication.","title":"Create Online Account","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the appropriate application (by Exam or Reciprocity) through the online portal or by downloading the paper form if required. New graduates should contact the Board to ensure they use the correct form.","title":"Submit Application for Licensure","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Apply for eligibility and register for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) through the NABP website.","title":"Register for NAPLEX","url":"https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/examinations/naplex/","url_label":"Register for NAPLEX"},{"description":"Submit the Identity Verification Form to the Board and complete fingerprinting. In-state applicants must use electronic Live Scan; out-of-state applicants use paper FD-258 cards.","title":"Complete Criminal Background Check","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Arkansas does not use the MPJE. You must take the Arkansas-specific paper-and-pencil Jurisprudence Exam, typically administered at the Board office or during Board meetings.","title":"Schedule and Pass Jurisprudence Exam","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Reciprocity applicants must meet with the Board (often via Zoom) for a brief interview before final license approval.","title":"Attend Board Interview","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-12T09:02:53.434945+00:00","verify_license_url":null}