{"application_form_url":"https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/pharmacy/license-information/pharmacy-technician","application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Montana Board of Pharmacy","board_parent_org":"Department of Labor & Industry","board_phone":"(406) 841-2371","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/pharmacy/","board_url":"https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/pharmacy/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/montana-pharm","ce_requirements_url":"https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/pharmacy/license-information/pharmacy-technician","common_delays":[{"description":"Missing information or poor-quality prints on the FD-258 cards will cause the DOJ to reject them, requiring a resubmission.","title":"Incomplete Fingerprint Cards"},{"description":"Applications are not considered complete until all three character references are received by the Board.","title":"Missing Character References"},{"description":"Waiting for other state boards to send official license verifications can significantly slow down the process.","title":"Out-of-State Verification Delays"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"N/A","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:33.319791+00:00","credential_type":"Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)","description":"Apply for a Montana Pharmacy Technician credential. 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However, you can apply for a Provisional license (formerly Technician-in-Training) if you are not yet certified but are employed by a Montana pharmacy.","question":"Is national certification required to work in Montana?"},{"answer":"A Provisional license is typically valid for 12 months, during which you must obtain national certification. New 2025 rules may extend this to 2 years; verify with the Board upon application.","question":"How long is a Provisional license valid?"},{"answer":"Montana does not have separate state CE requirements for technicians; you must simply maintain your national certification (PTCB or ExCPT), which requires 20 hours of CE every two years.","question":"What are the continuing education (CE) requirements?"},{"answer":"The non-refundable application fee for a Pharmacy Technician (Certified or Provisional) is $35.","question":"What is the application fee?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"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":35.0,"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/montana-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":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Copy of current PTCB or ExCPT certificate.","name":"Proof of National Certification","url":"https://www.ptcb.org/","url_label":"Verify PTCB"},{"description":"Copy of high school diploma or equivalency certificate.","name":"High School Diploma or GED","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Two completed fingerprint cards (Form FD-258) submitted to the Montana Department of Justice.","name":"Fingerprint Cards","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Three character references who can attest to your moral character; one must be a registered pharmacist.","name":"Character Reference Forms","url":"https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/pharmacy/license-information/pharmacy-technician","url_label":"Reference Info"},{"description":"A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant.","name":"Passport Photo","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"montana-pharm","state_name":"Montana","state_slug":"montana","statutes_url":"https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/pharmacy/regulations/","steps":[{"description":"Pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). This is required for a full Certified Pharmacy Technician license.","title":"Obtain National Certification","url":"https://www.ptcb.org/","url_label":"PTCB Website"},{"description":"Register for an account on the Montana Department of Labor & Industry's eBiz portal to start your application.","title":"Create an eBiz Account","url":"https://ebiz.mt.gov/POL/","url_label":"eBiz Portal"},{"description":"Select 'Start A New License Application', then 'New Health Care License', and choose 'Certified Pharmacy Technician'. Pay the $35 non-refundable fee.","title":"Submit Online Application","url":"https://ebiz.mt.gov/POL/","url_label":"Start Application"},{"description":"Submit fingerprints for a state and federal background check. You must submit your application first to receive the specific fingerprint card instructions and codes.","title":"Complete Fingerprint Background Check","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Upload or mail proof of high school graduation, a passport-sized photo, and three character references (one must be from a pharmacist).","title":"Submit Required Documentation","url":"https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/pharmacy/license-information/pharmacy-technician","url_label":"Document Checklist"},{"description":"If you hold or have ever held a professional license in another state, request official verification to be sent directly to the Montana Board of Pharmacy.","title":"Verify Out-of-State Licenses","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":true,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-05-31T09:01:56.840944+00:00","verify_license_url":null}