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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":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"A copy of a high school diploma, GED certificate, or official transcript showing the graduation date.","name":"Proof of Education","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A copy of a valid driver's license or state-issued photo ID.","name":"Identification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A copy of your official Social Security card; no substitutions are accepted.","name":"Social Security Card","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"The Criminal Background Check Identity Verification form, which must be taken to the fingerprinting site.","name":"CBC Identity Verification Form","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"arkansas-pharm","state_name":"Arkansas","state_slug":"arkansas","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Register for an account on the Arkansas Board of Pharmacy online licensing portal using a valid email address and setting up multi-factor authentication.","title":"Create Online Portal Account","url":"https://arbopharmv7prod.glsuite.us/ui/licenseelogin/Login","url_label":"Register/Login"},{"description":"Choose between the 'Expedited' application (for in-state applicants using electronic fingerprinting) or the 'Standard' application (for out-of-state or paper-based applicants).","title":"Select Application Type","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the application form and pay the $70 registration fee. 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