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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":"Pharmacy Technician Registration Application. Must be typed.","name":"Form LA-14","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"KBI/FBI Criminal Background Check Waiver and instructions.","name":"Form S-100","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official fingerprint card provided by the Board or law enforcement.","name":"FD-258 Fingerprint Card","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A clear copy of a current driver's license, state ID, or passport.","name":"Government-Issued Photo ID","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Personal History Reporting Form required if you answer 'Yes' to any disciplinary or criminal history questions.","name":"Form S-150 (If Applicable)","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"kansas-pharm","state_name":"Kansas","state_slug":"kansas","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Request an official FD-258 fingerprint card from the Board of Pharmacy website. The Board will mail the card to you within one business day.","title":"Order Fingerprint Card","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Take the FD-258 card to a local law enforcement agency or an approved fingerprinting vendor to have your prints taken. Ensure the card is filled out with the Board's ORI (KS920152Z).","title":"Complete Fingerprinting","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Download and type the Pharmacy Technician Registration Application (Form LA-14) and the KBI/FBI Criminal Background Check Waiver (Form S-100). 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