{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":"https://gateway.pharmacy.ky.gov/","board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Kentucky Board of Pharmacy","board_parent_org":"Department of Professional Licensing (DPL)","board_phone":"(502) 564-7910","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://pharmacy.ky.gov/","board_url":"https://pharmacy.ky.gov/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/kentucky-pharm","ce_requirements_url":"https://pharmacy.ky.gov/Professionals/Pages/Continuing-Education.aspx","common_delays":[{"description":"The application cannot be processed without a valid NABP ID. Ensure this is obtained before starting the portal application.","title":"Missing NABP e-Profile ID"},{"description":"Fingerprint results can take several weeks to process. Schedule your appointment as soon as you submit your application to avoid delays.","title":"Background Check Processing"},{"description":"If you were previously registered in Kentucky and your registration lapsed, you must apply for reinstatement rather than a new initial registration.","title":"Applying as 'New' instead of 'Reinstatement'"},{"description":"Failure to provide full documentation for 'Yes' answers on criminal or disciplinary disclosures will halt the review process.","title":"Incomplete Disclosures"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"N/A","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:32.334879+00:00","credential_type":"Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)","description":"Apply for a Kentucky Pharmacy Technician credential. Learn about the requirements, PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) or ExCPT exam, and state fees.","endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":{"app_fee":"$100","background_check_fee":"$0 (included in application)","jurisprudence_exam_fee":"$0","total_estimated_cost":"$100"},"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Kentucky does not have a separate reciprocity or endorsement application for pharmacy technicians. Out-of-state technicians must apply for initial registration.","title":"Apply for Initial Registration","url":"https://gateway.pharmacy.ky.gov/","url_label":"Initial Application"},{"description":"Ensure your NABP e-Profile ID is active and included in your Kentucky application.","title":"Provide NABP e-Profile ID","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Even if you have been fingerprinted in another state, you must complete the Kentucky-specific IdentoGO background check using code 27GJX1.","title":"Complete Kentucky Background Check","url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","url_label":"Schedule Fingerprinting"}],"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"No, national certification is not required for basic registration. However, 'Certified Pharmacy Technicians' (those with PTCB or NHA certification) can work under general supervision, whereas non-certified technicians require immediate supervision.","question":"Is national certification (PTCB or NHA) required in Kentucky?"},{"answer":"Applicants must be at least 16 years of age to register with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy.","question":"What is the minimum age to become a pharmacy technician in Kentucky?"},{"answer":"All technician registrations in Kentucky expire annually on March 31st. The renewal window opens on February 1st.","question":"When does my pharmacy technician registration expire?"},{"answer":"The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy does not require CE for state registration. However, if you are a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), you must meet the CE requirements of your national certifying body (PTCB or NHA) to maintain that status.","question":"Are there continuing education (CE) requirements for technicians?"},{"answer":"The fee for both initial registration and annual renewal is $25. If a registration is expired, a $25 delinquent fee may also apply.","question":"How much does it cost to register or renew?"}],"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":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":100.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$100 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/kentucky-pharm.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Pharmacy Technician","provisional_info":"Many states offer a limited permit or provisional license for new graduates waiting to take the PTCB. 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://gateway.pharmacy.ky.gov/","required_documents":[{"description":"A unique identification number provided by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.","name":"NABP e-Profile ID","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A digital passport-style photograph must be uploaded during the online application process.","name":"Passport-Style Photo","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Verification may be required during the application process.","name":"Proof of Age","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Fingerprint-based state and federal criminal history results sent directly from IdentoGO to the Board.","name":"Background Check Results","url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","url_label":"Background Check Info"}],"slug":"kentucky-pharm","state_name":"Kentucky","state_slug":"kentucky","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"All pharmacy technicians in Kentucky are required to have an NABP e-Profile ID before applying. This ID is used to track your professional information and is a mandatory field on the application.","title":"Obtain an NABP e-Profile ID","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Create an account on the official Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Licensure Gateway portal. This is the single portal used for all applications, renewals, and profile management.","title":"Register for the Licensure Gateway","url":"https://gateway.pharmacy.ky.gov/","url_label":"Register for Portal"},{"description":"Log into the Licensure Gateway and select the 'Pharmacy Technician Initial Application'. Complete all required fields, including personal disclosures and employment information.","title":"Submit Initial Application","url":"https://gateway.pharmacy.ky.gov/","url_label":"Start Application"},{"description":"Pre-enroll with IdentoGO for fingerprinting. Use the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy service code: 27GJX1. You must complete this step for your application to be considered complete.","title":"Complete Criminal Background Check","url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","url_label":"Schedule Fingerprinting"},{"description":"Pay the non-refundable $25 registration fee through the online portal using a credit or debit card.","title":"Pay Registration Fee","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once approved, you can log back into the Licensure Gateway to print your registration certificate. You must display this certificate at your primary place of employment.","title":"Print Registration Certificate","url":"https://gateway.pharmacy.ky.gov/","url_label":"Print Certificate"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-12T09:06:53.200012+00:00","verify_license_url":null}