{"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":"Minnesota Board of Pharmacy","board_parent_org":"Minnesota Department of Health","board_phone":"(651) 201-2825","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/minnesota-pharm","ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Failure to upload a high school diploma or transcript is the most common reason for application holds.","title":"Missing Education Proof"},{"description":"If your name has changed and does not match your school records, you must provide legal documentation (e.g., marriage certificate) to link the records.","title":"Name Mismatch"},{"description":"Failing to complete and report Board-approved training within 12 months of registration will result in an 'Owes Training' status, preventing renewal.","title":"Training Deadline Lapse"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"N/A","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:32.675333+00:00","credential_type":"Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)","description":"Apply for a Minnesota 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":"A copy of your high school diploma, high school transcript showing graduation date, or GED certificate.","name":"Proof of High School Graduation","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A current driver's license, state ID, or passport to verify identity.","name":"Government-Issued Photo ID","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If already completed, a certificate from PTCB, NHA (ExCPT), or a Board-approved vocational program.","name":"Proof of Training/Certification","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"minnesota-pharm","state_name":"Minnesota","state_slug":"minnesota","statutes_url":"https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/151.102","steps":[{"description":"Register for a user account on the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Online Services portal. Select 'Register to Access Site' and then 'NEW USER'.","title":"Create an Online Account","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the 'New Technician Registration' application within the portal. Ensure all personal information matches your government-issued ID.","title":"Submit Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Pay the non-refundable application fee of $60. Note that credit card processing fees may apply.","title":"Pay Application Fee","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Upload a PDF copy of your high school diploma, transcript with graduation date, or GED certificate. You must also provide a copy of a government-issued photo ID.","title":"Upload Required Documents","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Monitor the Board's license verification tool. 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