How to become a pharmacy technician in Georgia
Georgia requires pharmacy technicians to register with the state. The credential is the Pharmacy technician registration, issued by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
| Board | Georgia State Board of Pharmacy official source |
|---|---|
| State credential | Pharmacy technician registration official source |
| Trainee credential | No separate trainee credential. Anyone doing technician duties in a Georgia-licensed pharmacy must be registered, including students in technician programs. official source |
| National certification (PTCB or ExCPT) | Not required. The Board recognizes only PTCB or NHA (ExCPT) certification; certified applicants send a copy of the certificate. Certified status matters for pharmacist-to-technician ratios. official source |
| Minimum age | 17 (the applicant attests to being at least 17) official source |
| Education | Currently enrolled in high school, or a high school diploma, GED, or postsecondary education or college degree (attested) (Rule 480-15-.02). official source |
| Training | No training program is required for registration (Rule 480-15-.02 lists the requirements and none is a training program). official source |
| State exam | No exam is required for registration (Rule 480-15-.02 lists the requirements and none is an exam). official source |
| Background check | Required: consent to and pay for a background check covering criminal history and driver license history (Rule 480-15-.02). The Board's FAQ says to get a Georgia state-only fingerprint check through IdentoGO, paid by the applicant. official source |
| State fee | USD 100 application fee (non-refundable) official source |
| Renewal | Every 2 years: registrations expire 30 June of each odd-numbered year, and lapse if not renewed and paid before 1 September. Renewal needs 20 hours of Board-approved continuing education per 2-year cycle (fewer in your first cycle depending on when you registered). official source |
| Pharmacist license | Pharmacists need a Georgia license: pass the NAPLEX and a Board-approved jurisprudence exam (Rule 480-2-.04). official source |
Checked against official Georgia sources on Oct 20, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the board of pharmacy before you apply. This page lists only facts we could confirm on an official page.
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