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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://mylicense.in.gov/","required_documents":[{"description":"Proof of graduation or equivalency is required for full licensure.","name":"High School Diploma or GED","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Copy of your PTCB (CPhT) or NHA (ExCPT) certificate if qualifying via examination.","name":"National Certification Certificate","url":"https://www.ptcb.org/","url_label":"PTCB Website"},{"description":"If qualifying via a Board-approved training program, submit the official completion form provided by your employer or school.","name":"Affidavit of Training Completion","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If you answer 'Yes' to any legal/disciplinary questions, you must provide a detailed statement and court documents.","name":"Positive Response Documentation","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Required only if the applicant is under 18 years of age.","name":"Managing Pharmacist Support Letter","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"indiana-pharm","state_name":"Indiana","state_slug":"indiana","statutes_url":"https://iga.in.gov/laws/2024/ic/titles/25#25-26-19","steps":[{"description":"Register for a secure 'Access Indiana' account to access the MyLicense portal for all professional licensing needs.","title":"Create an Access Indiana Account","url":"https://access.in.gov/signin/","url_label":"Sign In / Register"},{"description":"Log in to the MyLicense portal, select 'Initial Application', and choose 'Pharmacy Technician' as the license type. 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