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Tennessee Pharmacist License

Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Total Fee
$250
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
IdentoGO (IDEMIA)
Temp License
Not available
See board

What You'll Need

  • Declaration of Citizenship — Form PH-4183 required for all applicants to verify eligibility for licensure.
  • College Certification Form — Official certification from your pharmacy school confirming graduation and degree.
  • Mandatory Practitioner Profile Questionnaire — Form PH-3585 used to collect professional background information for the public profile.
  • Proof of Identification — A copy of a valid U.S. birth certificate or valid U.S. passport.

How to Apply

  1. Create LARS Account ▾
    Register for an account on the Tennessee Licensure and Regulatory System (LARS) portal to begin your application.
    Register on LARS
  2. Submit Online Application ▾
    Complete the pharmacist application within the LARS portal and pay the initial application and regulatory fees.
    Apply Online
  3. Register for Exams ▾
    Register for the NAPLEX and MPJE through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
    Register for Exams
  4. Complete Background Check ▾
    Schedule and complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check through IdentoGO using OCA code 9901.
    Schedule Fingerprinting
  5. Submit Required Documents ▾
    Mail or upload the Declaration of Citizenship, College Certification, and Practitioner Profile Questionnaire to the Board.
  6. Pass Examinations ▾
    Successfully pass both the NAPLEX and the Tennessee MPJE. Results are reported to the Board by NABP.
Total Fee
$250
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available

Transfer License

Requirements ▾
Pharmacists licensed in another state can often apply via license transfer (reciprocity) through the NABP, though most states still require passing their specific MPJE.
Apply to transfer

Steps

  1. NABP License Transfer ▾
    Submit an Electronic Licensure Transfer Program (e-LTP) application through NABP.
    Start NABP Transfer
  2. Mail Reciprocity Fee ▾
    Mail the $485 non-refundable application fee and a copy of the NABP confirmation page to the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy.
  3. Register for MPJE ▾
    Register for the Tennessee Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) via NABP.
    Register for MPJE
  4. Background Check ▾
    Complete the fingerprinting process using the Tennessee-specific OCA code 9901.
  5. Submit State Forms ▾
    Mail the Declaration of Citizenship and Mandatory Practitioner Profile Questionnaire to the Board office.
Total Fee
$150
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Compact
No
Board
Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Keeping Your License Active

Tennessee Pharmacist licenses renew Every 2 years. Contact the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.

Renew on the board site

Fees

ItemAmount
Application$250
Endorsement application$250
Fingerprint check$35-$50 (varies by state)
Temporary permitSee board
Renewal150.0

Slow Downs

Missing Declaration of Citizenship ▾
Applications cannot be processed without the signed Declaration of Citizenship form and supporting ID.
Incorrect OCA Code ▾
Using the wrong OCA code for fingerprinting (must use 9901 for Pharmacists) will prevent the Board from receiving your results.
Reciprocity Fee Payment ▾
Reciprocity fees ($485) cannot be paid online and must be mailed as a check or money order, often causing delays if forgotten.
Incomplete Practitioner Profile ▾
Failure to complete the Mandatory Practitioner Profile Questionnaire will stall the final issuance of the license.

Questions

How many CE hours are required for renewal? ▾
Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years, with at least 15 hours being 'live' programs.
What is the fee for licensure by reciprocity? ▾
The Tennessee Board fee for reciprocity is $485, which must be mailed to the Board office. This is separate from NABP's transfer fees.
What is the OCA code for the background check? ▾
The required OCA code for pharmacist applicants in Tennessee is 9901.
How often do I need to renew my license? ▾
Licenses are renewed biennially (every two years) by the last day of the month in which the license was originally issued.

Board Info

Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
Phone(615) 253-1299
Sources
Last verified 2026-02-25