How long does it take to get your pharmacy tech license in the mail

To be licensed as a pharmacy technician in California, you must meet the requirements of section 4202 of the Business and Professions Code.

• pharmacy technician application and instructions (pdf)
• pharmacy technician certification board (ptcb)
• certification program of Pharmacy Technicians of the National Health Care Association (EXCPT) as of January 1, 2017, the board will accept EXCPT certifications dated on January 1, 2017. except certifications received before January 1, 2017 will not be accepted.
• instructional video on how to complete the application (youtube)

Check the status of your pharmacy technician request?

1. Allow the board 45 days to process your application before checking the status.
2. The board will notify you by mail if your application is not complete.
3. If you do not receive a letter of deficiency, check the board’s website daily to see if your license has been issued.
4. To verify if your license has been issued, check the board’s website by performing a license search. license verification from the board’s website is proof of license.
5. licenses are printed and mailed by a third party. new licenses must be received within four to six weeks after a license is issued and will be shipped to the address on file with the board.

Important information about renewing your pharmacy technician license.

1. Renewal notices are sent to the address on file approximately 90 days prior to the expiration date of a license.
2. If you do not receive a renewal notice, you can download the renewal application online from the board’s website. As a licensee, it is your responsibility to know when your license expires.
3. Verify that your license has been renewed and your address is on file by performing a license search on Check a license.
4. if you do not renew your license within 90 days of the expiration date, the license will be canceled pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 4402(e).
5. once the license is canceled license, you must submit a new application (including all documents) and meet all requirements in effect at the time of the new application.

contact information

When emailing the board, please provide the following in your email correspondence:

• full name
• file number, license number, or date of birth
• date you submitted the application or deficiency item
• provide a description of the reason for your inquiry

email: tchstatus@dca.ca.gov