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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://nebraska.mylicense.com/","required_documents":[{"description":"The official DHHS registration form for pharmacy technicians.","name":"Application for Registration","url":"https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/PharmTechApp.pdf","url_label":"Download Form"},{"description":"A photocopy of a driver's license, state ID, or birth certificate.","name":"Proof of Age","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A copy of your high school diploma or official transcripts showing graduation date.","name":"Proof of Education","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"U.S. Birth Certificate, unexpired U.S. Passport, or immigration documents (Green Card, I-94).","name":"Proof of Citizenship/Lawful Presence","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If you hold or have held a license in another state, you must request direct verification from that state board to the Nebraska Licensure Unit.","name":"Verification of Other Licenses","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"nebraska-pharm","state_name":"Nebraska","state_slug":"nebraska","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Ensure you are at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.","title":"Verify Eligibility","url":"https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Pharmacy-Technician.aspx","url_label":"View Requirements"},{"description":"Download and fill out the 'Application for Registration as a Pharmacy Technician'. The form must be signed and include all required personal information.","title":"Complete Application Form","url":"https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/PharmTechApp.pdf","url_label":"Download Application"},{"description":"Collect proof of age, proof of high school graduation, and proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence.","title":"Gather Required Documentation","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Include the $25 registration fee via check or money order. If you are between 18-25, low-income, or a military family member, you may qualify for a fee waiver.","title":"Submit Fee or Waiver","url":"https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/LowIncomeFeeWaiverTable.pdf","url_label":"Fee Waiver Info"},{"description":"Send the completed application, fee, and all supporting documents to the DHHS Licensure Unit at PO Box 94986, Lincoln, NE 68509-4986.","title":"Mail Application Packet","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If you were registered after January 1, 2016, you must earn a board-approved national certification (PTCB or ExCPT) within one year of your registration date.","title":"Obtain National Certification","url":"https://www.ptcb.org","url_label":"PTCB Website"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-19T08:56:14.555396+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://www.nebraska.gov/LISSearch/search.cgi"}