Which states require the MPJE or UMPJE?
Original Licensure and Licensure by Examination
As a component of initial licensure, or licensure by examination, 45 boards of pharmacy require passing a law exam administered by NABP. Currently, most states require the MPJE, but as of April 1, 2026, several states have begun transitioning to the UMPJE. Find out which states accept the UMPJE.
The following boards have their own jurisprudence exam:
- Arkansas
- California
- Nevada
- Puerto Rico
The following boards do not require a jurisprudence exam:
- Alaska
- Idaho
- Michigan
- Vermont
- Virgin Islands
If you are seeking licensure in any of these jurisdictions, contact the board of pharmacy for their requirements.
Licensure Transfer
The license transfer requirements vary by jurisdiction. Check the common state restrictions found in the Electronic Licensure Transfer Program section of the website.
The following states do not require the MPJE or UMPJE for licensure transfer:
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- California
- Florida (The MPJE or a nationally recognized exam is accepted.)
- Idaho
- Michigan
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- Ohio
- Puerto Rico
- Vermont
- Virgin Islands
Check the common state restrictions found in the Electronic Licensure Transfer Program section of the website.
Some states use the terms “reciprocity,” “endorsement,” and/or “assignment of score” in place of “licensure transfer.” We use the term “licensure transfer” for this service.