{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":"https://gadch.mylicense.com/eGov/","board_contact_url":"https://gbp.georgia.gov/contact-us","board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Georgia Board of Pharmacy","board_parent_org":"Georgia Secretary of State","board_phone":"(404) 651-8000","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://gbp.georgia.gov","board_url":"https://gbp.georgia.gov","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/georgia-pharm","ce_requirements_url":"https://gbp.georgia.gov/pharmacy-technician-faqs","common_delays":[{"description":"Failure to have the Application and Citizenship affidavits notarized will result in the application being returned or delayed.","title":"Missing Notarization"},{"description":"Using the wrong service code on IdentoGO prevents the Board from receiving your background check results. 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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://gadch.mylicense.com/eGov/","required_documents":[{"description":"A sworn statement that all information in your application is true and correct.","name":"Notarized Affidavit of Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A notarized form attesting to your citizenship or lawful alien status in the United States.","name":"Citizenship/Qualified Alien Affidavit","url":"https://gbp.georgia.gov/document/form/affidavit-regarding-citizenship-pharmacy/download","url_label":"Download Affidavit"},{"description":"A copy of a government-issued ID such as a Driver's License or Passport.","name":"Secure and Verifiable Document","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A high school diploma, GED certificate, or proof of current enrollment in high school.","name":"Proof of Education","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A copy of your PTCB or ExCPT certificate if you are applying for 'Certified Pharmacy Technician' status.","name":"National Certification (Optional)","url":"https://www.ptcb.org","url_label":"PTCB Website"}],"slug":"georgia-pharm","state_name":"Georgia","state_slug":"georgia","statutes_url":"https://gbp.georgia.gov/laws-policies-rules","steps":[{"description":"Create an account on the Georgia Online Licensing portal and complete the Pharmacy Technician Registration application. 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