State Restrictions for Licensure Transfer
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State
Requirements that May Apply
When Transferring
Using a Florida License for
Basis of Transfer
Using a California License for
Basis of Transfer
Licensure by Examination Required
for the Basis of Transfer
Alabama
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will not allow transfer
into their state when using a
California license for the basis of
transfer.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
Alaska
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Arizona
Pass the MPJE.
Will accept if received by
passing the NAPLEX or 5-part
license exams after June 1, 1981
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
Arkansas
Must be licensed for at least 6
months. Pass Non-MPJE Law
Examination.
No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
California
Must have passed the NAPLEX
after January 1, 2004. Pass Non-
MPJE Law Examination.
No conditions apply.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
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State Restrictions for Licensure Transfer
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State
Requirements that May Apply
When Transferring
Using a Florida License for
Basis of Transfer
Using a California License for
Basis of Transfer
Licensure by Examination Required
for the Basis of Transfer
Colorado
Must be licensed for at least one
year. Pass the MPJE prior to
submitting a license transfer
application.
Will accept license transfer
those individuals who were
licensed in Florida prior to that
state using the NAPLEX
examination. It is assumed that
the applicant took the Florida
state specific examination when
they were first licensed.
Will accept license transfer those
individuals who were licensed in
California prior to that state using
the NAPLEX examination. It is
assumed that the applicant took
the California state specific
examination when they were first
licensed.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Connecticut
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
Delaware
Pass the MPJE.
The Board will accept a Florida
license for basis of transfer, but
will also require that the
applicant adhere to passing a
nationally recognized exam.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
District of Columbia
Pass the MPJE and DC
Examination.
No conditions apply. Contact licensing Board.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
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State Restrictions for Licensure Transfer
Page 3 of 12
State
Requirements that May Apply
When Transferring
Using a Florida License for
Basis of Transfer
Using a California License for
Basis of Transfer
Licensure by Examination Required
for the Basis of Transfer
Florida
Passed a nationally recognized
exam. Pass the MPJE.
No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Georgia
Pass the MPJE and a practical
examination.
No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
Hawaii
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Idaho
No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Illinois
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
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State Restrictions for Licensure Transfer
Page 4 of 12
State
Requirements that May Apply
When Transferring
Using a Florida License for
Basis of Transfer
Using a California License for
Basis of Transfer
Licensure by Examination Required
for the Basis of Transfer
Indiana
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Iowa
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
Kansas
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Kentucky
Pass the MPJE prior to submitting
a license transfer application.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed
in Florida after June 26, 1979.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Louisiana
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
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State Restrictions for Licensure Transfer
Page 5 of 12
State
Requirements that May Apply
When Transferring
Using a Florida License for
Basis of Transfer
Using a California License for
Basis of Transfer
Licensure by Examination Required
for the Basis of Transfer
Maine
Pass the MPJE prior to submitting
a license transfer application.
Will accept a Florida license for
basis of transfer, but also
require that the applicant
adhere to the same 12-year rule
that Florida requires.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Maryland
Must have 520 hours of active
practice after graduation. Pass the
MPJE.
No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Massachusetts
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply. No conditions apply.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Michigan
Pass the MPJE prior to submitting
a license transfer application.
No conditions apply. Contact licensing Board.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
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State Restrictions for Licensure Transfer
Page 6 of 12
State
Requirements that May Apply
When Transferring
Using a Florida License for
Basis of Transfer
Using a California License for
Basis of Transfer
Licensure by Examination Required
for the Basis of Transfer
Minnesota
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply. No conditions apply.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Mississippi
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Missouri
Must have completed an
internship similar to that required
by the Missouri Board. Pass the
MPJE.
No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Montana
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
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State Restrictions for Licensure Transfer
Page 7 of 12
State
Requirements that May Apply
When Transferring
Using a Florida License for
Basis of Transfer
Using a California License for
Basis of Transfer
Licensure by Examination Required
for the Basis of Transfer
Nebraska
Pass the MPJE prior to submitting
a license transfer application.
No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Nevada
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
New Hampshire
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
New Jersey
Must have 1,500 active practice
hours within two years prior to
licensure transfer. Pass the MPJE.
No conditions apply. No conditions apply.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
New Mexico
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
New York
Must be licensed for at least one
year as well as have at least one
year of active practice as a
pharmacist. Pass the MPJE.
No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
The Board will also accept licensure
transfer applicants licensed in
California prior to Jan 1, 2004 but
will require applicants to take and
pass both the NAPLEX and MPJE.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
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State Restrictions for Licensure Transfer
Page 8 of 12
State
Requirements that May Apply
When Transferring
Using a Florida License for
Basis of Transfer
Using a California License for
Basis of Transfer
Licensure by Examination Required
for the Basis of Transfer
North Carolina
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
North Dakota
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Ohio
Standards at the discretion of the
Board.
No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Oklahoma
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply. Contact licensing board.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
Oregon
Must be licensed for one year. The
Board may grant permission to
applicants licensed less than one
year if they are working in an
approved residency program. Pass
the MPJE prior to submitting a
license transfer application.
No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
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State Restrictions for Licensure Transfer
Page 9 of 12
State
Requirements that May Apply
When Transferring
Using a Florida License for
Basis of Transfer
Using a California License for
Basis of Transfer
Licensure by Examination Required
for the Basis of Transfer
Pennsylvania
Pass the MPJE, unless licensed
prior to January 26, 1983, or have
taken the Federal Drug Law
Examination for the license being
used as the basis for transfer.
Will allow Florida pharmacists
licensed by examination to
reciprocate if the NAPLEX or
NABPLEX was taken after June
26, 1979
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Puerto Rico
Pass Non-MPJE Law Examination. No conditions apply. Contact licensing board.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Rhode Island
Pass the MPJE prior to submitting
a license transfer application.
No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
South Carolina
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
South Dakota
Must be licensed for one year.
Pass the MPJE.
No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
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State Restrictions for Licensure Transfer
Page 10 of 12
State
Requirements that May Apply
When Transferring
Using a Florida License for
Basis of Transfer
Using a California License for
Basis of Transfer
Licensure by Examination Required
for the Basis of Transfer
Tennessee
Must be licensed for one year.
Pass the MPJE.
No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Texas
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Utah
Pass the MPJE prior to submitting
a license transfer application.
No conditions apply. No conditions apply.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Vermont
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
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State Restrictions for Licensure Transfer
Page 11 of 12
State
Requirements that May Apply
When Transferring
Using a Florida License for
Basis of Transfer
Using a California License for
Basis of Transfer
Licensure by Examination Required
for the Basis of Transfer
Virgin Islands
Must be licensed and actively
practicing as a pharmacist for one
year.
Contact licensing board. Contact licensing Board.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Virginia
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Washington
Pass the MPJE.
Board will accept licensure
transfer from Florida if
applicant took and passed
NAPLEX after January 1, 2001.
No conditions apply.
Yes. The Board will require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination.
West Virginia
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply. No conditions apply.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
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State Restrictions for Licensure Transfer
Page 12 of 12
State
Requirements that May Apply
When Transferring
Using a Florida License for
Basis of Transfer
Using a California License for
Basis of Transfer
Licensure by Examination Required
for the Basis of Transfer
Wisconsin
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
Wyoming
Pass the MPJE. No conditions apply.
The Board will accept licensure
transfer of pharmacists licensed in
California after January 1, 2004.
No. The Board will not require license
transfer applicants to maintain their
license by original examination, but the
license transfer applicant must have a
license in good standing from a member
board and transferred their license
through the NABP Clearinghouse after.
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