Board Exam Instructions and Information - Required Examinations and How to Sit for NAPLEX/MPJE

Sep 17, 2026

Board exam guidance for pharmacy licensure in Minnesota covers two required exams: the North American Pharmacy Licensing Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). It explains eligibility application submission, required fees, and supporting documents needed before approval to test. Detailed requirements include criminal background check processing, submission rules for an official final college transcript, and internship affidavit expectations including 1600 total hours and verification of IPPE/APPE experience.

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Required Examinations

Requirements to Sit for the Examinations

Registering for the Two Exams

After Passing Both Exams

Board Exam Instructions and Information Required Examinations There are two examinations that must be passed, the North American Pharmacy Licensing Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) . There are several testing sites and dates offered for both exams throughout the year. Review and download exam instructions and requirements at the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) website. Minnesota Board of Pharmacy requires that a completed eligibility application for pharmacy licensure, processing fees, and supporting documents required by the state of Minnesota are received before approval will be granted to sit for the NAPLEX and MPJE examinations. Application and registration fees to sit for the NAPLEX and MPJE examinations are payable to the NABP. Additional instructions and fee information is available on the NABP website. Requirements to Sit for the Examinations In order to sit for the NAPLEX and MPJE exams, the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy requires the following items. 1. Minnesota Eligibility Application for Pharmacist Licensure This application is found online at the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy’s website under New Pharmacist. You may apply online or by mail using the application found online. 2. Application Fee If applying online, you can pay your fees online. If you apply in person or by mail, include a check for the full application fee made payable to the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. All fees are nonrefundable. 3. Criminal Background Check and Fee Processing You must pay the criminal background check fee before sitting for the exam. Minnesota law and Board policy require that all new pharmacist applicants complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check prior to licensure approval. See Minn. Stat. § 214.075. You will be able to take the exams before completing your fingerprint-based check, however the fee must be paid for beforehand. Fees are payable with the application fee and are nonrefundable. 4. Official College Transcript – Final Submit an official transcript with the graduation date and type of degree granted to the Board. If the transcript will not be available prior to the exam, applicants should request a confirmation of graduation letter to be sent after graduation. This letter should come from your college of pharmacy or your registrar’s office. Faxed or e-mailed copies will not be accepted. All candidates who submit the confirmation of graduation letter must make sure that they submit the final transcript as soon as possible. Your transcript must be received by the Board before your exam score(s) can be released. Note: University of Minnesota students need not obtain this letter as this information is automatically provided to the Board. Rev. 11/2025 Minnesota Board of Pharmacy 335 Randolph Ave, Suite 230 | Saint Paul, MN 55102 Fax: (651) 215-0951 | E-mail: [pharmacy.board@state. mn.us](pharmacy.board@state. mn.us 1/2)[ 1/2](pharmacy.board@state. mn.us 1/2) Supporting Internship Affidavits A total of 1600 hours required. This includes hours worked as part of the school curriculum. If you are a registered Minnesota Intern and completed all of your non-school related internship in Minnesota, you should have all affidavits on file with the Board of Pharmacy. If you completed any non-school related internship outside of the boundaries of the state of Minnesota, you will need to contact the Board of Pharmacy in the state in which you did the internship and have your affidavits sent certified to us. These internship experiences must have complied with each state’s internship requirements. Your IPPE’s and APPE’s should be verified to the Board of Pharmacy by your IPPE or APPE coordinator. Registering for the Two Exams The following applications are found online at NABP’s website. It is recommended that you register for these examinations as soon as you submit your Minnesota Eligibility Application for pharm

FAQs

Which two examinations are required for Minnesota pharmacy licensure?

Minnesota requires passing the North American Pharmacy Licensing Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE).

What eligibility materials and fees must be completed before being approved to test?

A completed Minnesota eligibility application, processing fees, and supporting documents must be received before approval. Applicants must also pay the criminal background check fee beforehand.

What internship affidavits and documentation are required?

A total of 1600 internship hours is required, including hours from the school curriculum. Registered Minnesota interns with qualifying non-school internship in Minnesota should have affidavits on file; out-of-state non-school internships require certified affidavits sent to the board.

Sep 17, 2026

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