Looking for information about the Georgia pharmacy tech license requirements? Following are the important facts you need to know about the requirements for pharmacy technicians in Georgia.
Fact-checked against the state board, September 2026
Does Georgia regulate pharmacy technicians?
Yes.
Is certification required to practice in Georgia?
No.
What certification exam(s) is/are approved by the state?
Certification is optional. The Georgia Board of Pharmacy recognizes the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification (PTCE exam) and the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) ExCPT certification. If you are certified, send a copy of your certificate to the Board.
Is licensure required?
Yes, and it has been since August of 2011.
Other Important Info for Georgia Pharmacy Techs
What do I have to do to register?
- Be at least 17 years old.
- Be enrolled in high school, or have a high school diploma, GED, or college degree.
- Apply online through the Georgia Board of Pharmacy’s online portal (https://gbp.georgia.gov/apply-online). Then complete and mail the Pharmacy Tech Online Application Supplement Packet, found under ‘Applications and Forms’.
- Complete a fingerprint criminal background check through IdentoGO (https://ga.state.identogo.com). Choose ‘Georgia State-Only Background Checks,’ Reviewing Agency GAP236151, Service Code 2TGRNG. You pay IdentoGO’s fee.
- Pay the $100 non-refundable application fee.
- If you already work in a pharmacy, give the pharmacy’s license number.
- If you are certified, submit a copy of your PTCB or NHA certificate.
Is training required?
No, however, pharmacy technicians must be under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
How often is renewal required?
Every two years. All pharmacy technician registrations expire on June 30 of odd-numbered years; the next deadline is June 30, 2027. The renewal fee is $60, and online renewal carries a small convenience fee. If you have not renewed by September 1, your registration lapses and you must apply again.
Are there Continuing Education (CE) requirements?
Yes. Since July 1, 2023, every registered pharmacy technician in Georgia must complete at least 20 hours (2.0 CEUs) of Board-approved continuing education each two-year cycle to renew. For your first cycle, the requirement is prorated: 20, 10 or 0 hours depending on when you registered. Hours don’t carry over, and you must keep your certificates in case of an audit. The Board waived technician CE for the 2025 renewal, but it is required for the 2027 renewal.
What should I do if I change jobs or change my home address?
You must notify the Board within 10 days of any change to your home address or employment. For job changes, submit the Pharmacy Technician Change of Employment Notification Form (https://gbp.georgia.gov/document/form/pharmacy-technician-change-employment-notification-form/download). There is no fee. Update your home address through your online MyLicense account.
Other good info to know about Georgia pharmacy tech requirements
- Once approved, your registration appears in the Board’s online License Verification, and you can print a PDF copy of it for free.
- A pharmacist may directly supervise up to four registered pharmacy technicians. No certification is needed with one or two technicians. With three, at least one must be certified. With four, at least two must be certified. Certified means PTCB certification, a Board-approved certification program, or a Board-approved employer training and assessment program. Hospitals may apply for a higher ratio.
- Technicians may not do tasks that require a pharmacist’s professional judgment, such as accepting phoned-in prescriptions, giving information about prescriptions or drugs, or counseling patients.
- Technicians must wear a name badge showing their name and job function.
- Georgia does not offer reciprocity for technician registrations from other states.
Important Contact Info for Georgia Pharmacy Technicians
Georgia Board of Pharmacy 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, 11th Floor, East Tower Atlanta, GA 30334 Phone: (404) 651-8000 | Fax: (470) 386-6137 Website: https://gbp.georgia.gov/
Professional association: Georgia Pharmacy Association, https://www.gpha.org/
Georgia Q & A
Update, September 2026:
How much is a pharmacy tech registration in Georgia? The application fee is $100, and renewal is $60 every two years. Apply online at https://gbp.georgia.gov/apply-online. Then mail the Pharmacy Tech Online Application Supplement Packet, found under ‘Applications and Forms’ on the Board’s website, to the Georgia Board of Pharmacy, 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, 11th Floor, East Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334. If you become certified after registering, send a copy of your PTCB or NHA certificate to the Board. For a job change, submit the Change of Employment Notification Form within 10 days. Questions: (404) 651-8000.
License
How much is a pharmacy tech license in Georgia?
Response from PharmacyTechPros: As of April 2022, it is $100. Renewal is $60. You need to apply online to get your license:
https://gadch.mylicense.com/eGov/Login.aspx
There’s also a supplement to the application that needs to be downloaded, printed out and filled in and mailed to the GA Board of Pharmacy:
https://gbp.georgia.gov/document/form/pharmacy-intern-online-application-supplement-packet-updated-052215/download
Wishing you all the best in your pharm tech career!
After Certification
I am now certified, but I wasn’t in 2011 when I registered for a license. How do I update my license with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy to say that I am certified?
From PharmacyTechPros: Contact the Board of Pharmacy at https://gbp.georgia.gov/ or call them at 404-651-8000. They’ll be able to answer your question with information specific to the requirements in Georgia.
Changing jobs
by Dana
(Cartersville, GA)
I no longer work at the pharmacy that I listed when I became registered. What do I need to do? Also, what happens if the pharmacy that I worked at was employing minors that are not registered?
Response from PharmacyTechPros.com: Dana, in the state of Georgia, you must notify the Board of Pharmacy within 10 days if you change jobs. Here is the form you need to fill out and submit.
As for the issue of your workplace employing unregistered minors, you should report that to the Board of Pharmacy using the following contact information:
https://gbp.georgia.gov
Office: 2 Peachtree Street, NW
6th Floor
ATLANTA, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 651-8000
If anyone has anything more to add to help Dana, please submit a comment below.
The Staff at PharmacyTechPros.com
CPhT in Georgia
by Sharonda
(Highland Springs, VA)
Although not required in Georgia I feel that Accredited Pharmacy Technician training is beneficial for anyone seeking to become a National Certified Pharmacy Tech. In Virginia the training is mandatory.
Response from PharmacyTechPros.com: Sharonda, thanks for your feedback. I agree that getting you CPhT or PTCB is beneficial for anyone who wants to go into the field, but for now it’s still not mandatory in Georgia.
The Staff at PharmacyTechPros.com