{"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":"Montana Board of Pharmacy","board_parent_org":"Department of Labor & Industry","board_phone":"(406) 841-2371","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/pharmacy/","board_url":"https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/pharmacy/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/montana-pharm","ce_requirements_url":"https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/pharmacy/license-information/pharmacy-technician","common_delays":[{"description":"Fingerprint cards that are missing information or have poor quality prints will be rejected by the DOJ, requiring a resubmission.","title":"Incomplete Fingerprint Cards"},{"description":"Failure to upload a valid PTCB or NHA certificate will delay the issuance of a full license.","title":"Missing Certification Proof"},{"description":"Provisional applicants must be employed by a Montana pharmacy; applications without verified employment cannot be approved.","title":"Provisional Employment Requirement"},{"description":"The Board will not begin reviewing the application until the $35 fee is paid in full.","title":"Application Fee Payment"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"N/A","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:33.319791+00:00","credential_type":"Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)","description":"Apply for a Montana Pharmacy Technician credential. 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However, technicians must maintain their national certification (PTCB or NHA), which requires 20 hours of CE every two years.","question":"Does Montana require continuing education (CE) for pharmacy technicians?"},{"answer":"A provisional license (formerly technician-in-training) is valid for 12 months. During this time, the licensee must obtain national certification.","question":"How long is a provisional pharmacy technician license valid?"},{"answer":"No. You must have an active Montana license (either full or provisional) before you can begin working in a pharmacy.","question":"Can I work as a pharmacy technician while my application is pending?"},{"answer":"Montana accepts certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the National Healthcareer Association (NHA/ExCPT).","question":"What national certifications does Montana accept?"},{"answer":"Licenses expire annually on June 30th. The renewal window typically opens on May 2nd.","question":"When do Montana pharmacy technician licenses expire?"}],"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":35.0,"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/montana-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":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Proof of high school graduation or equivalent is required for all applicants.","name":"High School Diploma or GED","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Copy of current PTCB or NHA (ExCPT) certification card or certificate.","name":"National Certification Proof","url":"https://www.ptcb.org/","url_label":"PTCB Website"},{"description":"Completed fingerprint card mailed to the Montana Department of Justice.","name":"Fingerprint Card (FD-258)","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If applying for a provisional license, you must provide proof of employment in a Montana pharmacy.","name":"Provisional Employment Verification","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"montana-pharm","state_name":"Montana","state_slug":"montana","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Register for a user account on the Montana Department of Labor & Industry eBiz portal to begin the application process.","title":"Create an eBiz Account","url":"https://ebiz.mt.gov/pol/","url_label":"Create Account"},{"description":"Select 'Start a New License Application', choose 'New Health Care License', then 'Board of Pharmacy', and select 'Certified Pharmacy Technician'. This single application is used for both full and provisional licenses.","title":"Submit Online Application","url":"https://ebiz.mt.gov/pol/","url_label":"Apply Online"},{"description":"Pay the non-refundable $35 application fee through the online portal using a credit/debit card or e-check.","title":"Pay Application Fee","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Obtain fingerprints on an FD-258 card and mail it to the Montana Department of Justice with a $30 processing fee. You must submit your license application before sending fingerprints.","title":"Complete Fingerprint Background Check","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Upload proof of active national certification from PTCB or NHA (ExCPT). If you are not yet certified, you may be issued a provisional license if you are employed by a Montana pharmacy.","title":"Provide Proof of Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Monitor your email and the eBiz portal for updates or requests for additional documentation from the Board.","title":"Verify Application Status","url":"https://ebiz.mt.gov/pol/","url_label":"Check Status"}],"temp_license_available":true,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-05-03T09:03:04.949200+00:00","verify_license_url":null}