Looking for Missouri pharmacy tech license information? Following are the important facts you need to know about the requirements for pharmacy technicians in Missouri.
Fact-checked against the state board, September 2026
Does Missouri regulate pharmacy technicians?
Yes.
Is certification required to practice in Missouri?
No. However, your employer may require certification.
What certification exam(s) is/are approved by the state?
You do not need to pass a certification exam to register as a pharmacy technician in Missouri. However, the Board requires certification from an NCCA-accredited body (currently PTCB or NHA’s ExCPT) for technicians who administer vaccines or medications, perform technology-assisted product verification, work at a remote dispensing site without a pharmacist present, or assist at a charitable pharmacy. Certification also makes you a stronger job candidate.
When is registration required?
You need to be registered, or have a complete application on file, before you start working. You may begin working once you have been fingerprinted through the Board’s approved vendor and have submitted a complete application with your photo, the fee and your fingerprint receipt. Keep a copy of your application and fingerprint receipt at the pharmacy until your registration arrives.
Is licensure required?
Missouri registers pharmacy technicians rather than licensing them. Every pharmacy technician must hold a current, active Missouri pharmacy technician registration.
What do I have to do to become licensed?
- Apply online through the Missouri Division of Professional Registration’s MOPRO portal (https://mopro.mo.gov/license/s/). Paper applications have not been accepted since August 4, 2025.
- Pay the non-refundable $40 application fee by debit or credit card.
- Upload a 2″ x 2″ head-and-shoulders photo, which will be printed on your registration.
- Get fingerprinted for a criminal background check through the Missouri Automated Criminal History System (MACHS). The fingerprint fee is paid directly to the vendor.
Is training required?
No.
Are there Continuing Education (CE) requirements?
No.
How often is renewal required?
Every year. Registrations expire on May 31 and must be renewed before that date through MOPRO. The renewal fee is $40. You must stop working if your registration has not been renewed by May 31.
What should I do if I change jobs or change my home address?
Report address and employment changes to the Board within 15 days through the MOPRO online portal (https://mopro.mo.gov/license/s/). To change your name, submit a Name Change application in MOPRO with legal documentation, such as a marriage certificate or court order.
Other Important Information for Missouri Pharmacy Techs
- Your registration must be posted in the pharmacy or kept in a central location approved by the pharmacist-in-charge. If you work at more than one location, carry proof of registration.
- You must wear an ID badge showing your name and title (for example, “Jane Doe, Technician”).
- A technician may perform only functions that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment, and must be directly supervised by a pharmacist.
- The supervising pharmacist and the pharmacist-in-charge are responsible for the technician’s activities.
- When no pharmacist is present or supervising, a technician may accept a written prescription from a patient. The technician may not fill it, enter it, dispense it, take telephone prescriptions, or restock inventory until a pharmacist is present.
Essential Contact Info for Missouri Pharmacy Technicians
Missouri Board of Pharmacy https://pr.mo.gov/pharmacists.asp Office: 3605 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109 Mail: P.O. Box 625, Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: 573-751-0091 Fax: 573-526-3464 Email: [email protected]
Professional Association: Missouri Pharmacy Association (MORX), https://www.morx.com/