Looking for information about Utah pharmacy technician license requirements? Following are some important facts you need to know about what you need to obtain your Utah pharmacy tech license.
Fact-checked against the state board, September 2026
Does Utah regulate pharmacy technicians?
Yes, the state regulates pharmacy techs.
Is certification required to practice in Utah?
Yes.
What certification exam(s) is/are approved by the state?
PTCB or ExCPT.
When is licensure with the state of Utah required?
Before you work as a pharmacy technician. While you complete your training, including the supervised practical hours, you must hold a Utah Pharmacy Technician Trainee license.
Is licensure required?
Yes, you do need to obtain a valid Utah pharmacy technician license.
Is training required?
Yes. Utah requires completion of a pharmacy technician training program accredited by ASHP or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or a program run by Pharmacy Technicians University or a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The program must include at least 180 hours of directly supervised practical training in a licensed pharmacy, completed while you hold a Pharmacy Technician Trainee license. You must finish the program and pass the certification exam within two years of receiving your trainee license.
Technicians already licensed in another state may qualify for licensure by endorsement with at least 1,000 hours of practice in the past two years and current PTCB or ExCPT certification.
What do I have to do to become licensed?
- Complete an approved training program (see above) while licensed as a pharmacy technician trainee.
- Pass the PTCB (PTCE) or NHA ExCPT certification exam and hold current certification.
- Apply online through DOPL (commerce.utah.gov/dopl/pharmacy), submitting your training program certificate of completion, the Affidavit of Practical Training, the Affidavit of Education, and a copy of your current certification.
- Complete a criminal background check with fingerprints (see DOPL’s Fingerprint Information page).
- Pay the $60 non-refundable application fee (fingerprint and background check fees are separate). A Pharmacy Technician Trainee license costs $50.
Are there Continuing Education (CE) requirements?
Yes. Pharmacy technicians must complete 20 hours of CE each two-year licensing period, including at least 1 hour of pharmacy law or ethics and at least 6 hours of live or technology-enabled participation at lectures, seminars, or workshops. Holding current PTCB or ExCPT certification satisfies Utah’s CE requirement, except for any required vaccine-related hours.
How often is renewal required?
Every two years. All Utah pharmacy technician licenses expire on September 30 of odd-numbered years (the next deadline is September 30, 2027), no matter when you were first licensed. DOPL mails a renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration. The renewal fee is $57. Renew online through DOPL.
What should I do if I change jobs or change my home address?
Update your name or address with DOPL using the ‘Change your Name/Address’ option in the Pharmacy section of DOPL’s website (commerce.utah.gov/dopl/pharmacy). DOPL mails renewal notices to your address of record, so keeping it current helps ensure you don’t miss your renewal.
Essential Contact Info for Utah Pharmacy Technicians
Utah State Board of Pharmacy Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) Heber M. Wells Building 160 East 300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone: (801) 530-6628 Website: commerce.utah.gov/dopl/pharmacy
Professional associations: Utah Pharmacy Association (UPhA), upha.com; Utah Society of Health-System Pharmacists (USHP), ushp.org
Utah Q & A
Update the reply to Belle: ‘Utah requires pharmacy technician training programs to include at least 180 hours of directly supervised practical training in a licensed pharmacy, completed while you hold a Pharmacy Technician Trainee license. The program must be accredited by ASHP or ABHES, or run by Pharmacy Technicians University or the U.S. Armed Forces.’ Update the DOPL link in the second reply to commerce.utah.gov/dopl/pharmacy.