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Electronic Licensure Transfer Program

NABP’s Electronic Licensure Transfer Program^® (eLTP) enables licensed pharmacists to easily transfer their existing pharmacist license to 1 or more states or jurisdictions. We facilitate the licensure transfer process on behalf of our member boards of pharmacy.

As part of the process we verify the information you entered in your eLTP application through NABP e-Profile. Your existing licenses undergo a background check and are screened through NABP Clearinghouse, a national repository of pharmacist information supplied by the state boards of pharmacy. The jurisdictions’ board of pharmacy or licensing authority ultimately make the licensure decision based on the information gathered by NABP.

eLTP Process Overview

Get started by reviewing the steps below and making sure you meet the requirements of the jurisdictions where you want to transfer your license.

Must hold at least 1 United States pharmacist license that is current, active, unrestricted, and in good standing in order to apply.
Download and review our list of general transfer requirements and also check the licensing authority’s website for jurisdiction specific requirements and restrictions. Understand the required fees and documentation that must be submitted to the jurisdiction’s licensing authority to obtain a license through license transfer.
Verify the jurisdictions licensure transfer process and determine which application should be submitted first: licensure transfer or MPJE (if applicable).
- Note: You must apply for the MPJE separately. Applications for both licensure transfer and the MPJE can be found in NABP e-Profile.
Check the jurisdiction website to determine any additional steps, including:
- appearing before the board or college,
- completing a criminal background check, or
- printing and mailing the completed licensure transfer application to the board of pharmacy or licensing authority.

Reminders

You are responsible for ensuring that all fees and documentation is submitted to the licensing authority within appropriate timelines. This is not included in the NABP application process.
After completing all necessary steps, you will receive notice from the licensing authority regarding the licensure decision. Licensure transfer (reciprocity) will not cause you to lose a license previously granted by a licensing authority.
The licensure transfer process will not cause you to lose a license previously granted by a board if you continue to maintain an “active” status for that license.

General Transfer Requirements

Pass the Law Exam

Many US jurisdictions require you to successfully complete a law examination before they issue a license by licensure transfer. Check the board of pharmacy website to determine what is required. A majority of jurisdictions require the MPJE, which is offered by NABP. You must apply for the MPJE separately. Log in to your NABP e-Profile to complete the MPJE application process.

If you are seeking licensure in one of the following jurisdictions, you must pass the MPJE before submitting a licensure transfer application:

Arizona
Colorado
District of Columbia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Nebraska
North Carolina
Oregon
Rhode Island
Utah
Wisconsin

NABP confirms eligibility to take the MPJE for these jurisdictions. A passing MPJE score is needed to apply for licensure transfer to these jurisdictions. There is an $85 fee for the eligibility request. Read more about the MPJE and review the NAPLEX/MPJE Candidate Application Bulletin for additional information about taking the MPJE and the eligibility process for these jurisdictions.

Apply for Licensure Transfer Apply for Licensure Transfer

Once you have identified and completed the jurisdiction-specific requirements, log in to your NABP e-Profile and submit the licensure transfer application. You can start the application and finish it at your convenience. The application will save your progress.

Be prepared to provide the following information in your application:

A recent, full-faced passport-quality photograph
Education history
Practical experience before your original license was issued, such as internship hours
Examination history
All pharmacist license information, including active, expired, inactive, or lapsed licenses
Last three years of pharmacy-related employment

You will be asked to disclose any board actions taken against your license, whether disciplinary or non-disciplinary, including citation, reprimand, suspension, or revocation, to complete the application.

Adding or Changing Jurisdictions

Multiple jurisdictions can be included in 1 application, but changes cannot be made once the application is submitted. You may not add, delete, or change one jurisdiction to another on a submitted application. If you need to make a change to a requested jurisdiction, you will need to submit a new application after the existing application has been processed by NABP and submitted to the applicable licensing authority.

Allow Time for Application Processing

We will review your submitted application within 3 to 5 business days. Additional time may be needed if you have any board actions that were issued against your license.

Your application will then be sent to the licensing authority, and they will review it, assess your fulfillment of the other requirements, and make a licensure decision. The processing time can vary depending on the licensing authority.

Note: Some jurisdictions require that you print and mail or upload the eLTP application to their office or portal. Verify this step on the licensing website before you apply.

Application Fees

eLTP Application Fee (per application)	$300
eLTP Transfer Fee (per jurisdiction)	$100 each

NABP applications are non-refundable.
All desired transfer jurisdictions must be listed on the same application at the time of submission and payment. Additional jurisdictions cannot be added to a previously submitted eLTP application and require a new application (and associated fees).

Armed Forces Discount

NABP offers discounts for members of the armed forces and their spouses. When you begin your licensure transfer application, you will be given an opportunity to apply for the discount. Requests are not accepted via email. Your discount request must be approved before you submit and pay for your licensure transfer application.

Active members, reserves, or honorably discharged veterans are eligible for a 100% discount on the eLTP application and transfer jurisdiction fees (restricted to one purchase per jurisdiction).
Armed Forces Spouses are eligible for a 50% discount on the eLTP application and transfer jurisdiction fees (restricted to one purchase per jurisdiction).
Officers in the Commissioned Corps of the US Public Health Service must be actively deployed outside of the US to any of the 7 branches of the armed forces to be eligible for this discount.
For more details on obtaining an armed forces discount, see the Armed Forces FAQ.

Refund Policy

No refunds at any time.

NABP does not provide refunds, credits, or prorated billing for licensure transfer applications that have been submitted to NABP including but not limited to:

You cancel your application after you submit it to NABP.
You request to cancel one or more states on a licensure transfer application after it has been submitted.
Your application is canceled because you do not meet the minimum requirements for licensure transfer established by the jurisdiction.

Cancellations

If you cancel your application, you will not receive a refund from NABP. If you would like to cancel the licensure transfer application you have submitted, contact us at eltp@nabp.pharmacy.

Refer to the NABP Refund Policy for details.