{"application_form_url":"https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/PharmacyTech/Default.aspx","application_portal_url":"https://license.wi.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":"Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board","board_parent_org":"Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)","board_phone":"(608) 266-2112","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://dsps.wi.gov/","board_url":"https://dsps.wi.gov/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/wisconsin-pharm","ce_requirements_url":"https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/PharmacyTech/CE.aspx","common_delays":[{"description":"Failure to provide detailed court documents or explanations for criminal convictions (Form 2252) is a primary cause of delay.","title":"Incomplete Disclosure Forms"},{"description":"Applications cannot be processed without proof of a high school diploma or GED.","title":"Missing Education Verification"},{"description":"The application will remain in 'Pending' status until the $30 registration fee is successfully processed.","title":"Unpaid Fees"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"N/A","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:35.316782+00:00","credential_type":"Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)","description":"Apply for a Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician credential. 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However, it is required if a technician intends to administer vaccines under pharmacist supervision.","question":"Is national certification (PTCB/ExCPT) required in Wisconsin?"},{"answer":"Yes. Per Wis. Stat. \u00a7 450.068, an individual who has applied for registration may practice as a pharmacy technician under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist while the application is being processed.","question":"Can I work while my application is pending?"},{"answer":"No, Wisconsin does not currently require continuing education for the renewal of a pharmacy technician registration.","question":"Are there continuing education (CE) requirements for renewal?"},{"answer":"Pharmacy technician registrations expire on May 31 of even-numbered years.","question":"When does my registration expire?"},{"answer":"Applicants must be at least 18 years old, unless they are enrolled in an approved youth apprenticeship program.","question":"What is the minimum age to register?"}],"fee_payment_url":"https://license.wi.gov/","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":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/wisconsin-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://license.wi.gov/","required_documents":[{"description":"Evidence of high school graduation or high school equivalency (GED).","name":"Proof of Education","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Required only if the applicant has a history of criminal convictions or pending charges.","name":"Form 2252: Convictions and Pending Charges","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Required only if the applicant has been involved in malpractice suits or claims.","name":"Form 2829: Malpractice Suits or Claims","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Proof of PTCB or NHA certification is not required for registration but is mandatory for technicians who wish to administer vaccines.","name":"National Certification (Optional)","url":"https://www.ptcb.org/","url_label":"PTCB Website"}],"slug":"wisconsin-pharm","state_name":"Wisconsin","state_slug":"wisconsin","statutes_url":"https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/450/068","steps":[{"description":"Register for an account on the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE portal to begin the self-guided application process.","title":"Create a LicensE Account","url":"https://license.wi.gov/","url_label":"Register for LicensE"},{"description":"Fill out the Pharmacy Technician Registration application within the LicensE portal, providing personal details and employment information.","title":"Complete the Online Application","url":"https://license.wi.gov/","url_label":"Start Application"},{"description":"Upload proof of high school graduation or GED. If you have a criminal history or malpractice claims, you must upload the specific disclosure forms (Form 2252 or Form 2829).","title":"Upload Required Documentation","url":"https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/PharmacyTech/Default.aspx","url_label":"View Required Forms"},{"description":"Submit the $30 initial registration fee through the online portal. A fee reduction may be available for low-income applicants using Form 3217.","title":"Pay Application Fees","url":"https://license.wi.gov/","url_label":"Pay Fees"},{"description":"The Department will conduct a background check. If additional information is required regarding convictions, you will be notified via the portal.","title":"Background Check Review","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once approved, your registration will be issued. You can verify your status and download your credential through the LicensE dashboard.","title":"Receive Registration","url":"https://license.wi.gov/s/license-lookup","url_label":"Verify Registration"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-26T09:03:22.771795+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://license.wi.gov/s/license-lookup"}