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Go to](1. Go to pharmacy.ky.gov and create a PROFILE)[ ](1. Go to pharmacy.ky.gov and create a PROFILE)[pharmacy.ky.gov](1. Go to pharmacy.ky.gov and create a PROFILE)[ ](1. Go to pharmacy.ky.gov and create a PROFILE)[and create a PROFILE](1. Go to pharmacy.ky.gov and create a PROFILE) in the Licensure Gateway or Log-in to your existing PROFILE  \n• Update any contact information as needed  \n2. Register to take the NAPLEX and the MPJE.  \n• Go to the NABP website ([https://nabp.pharmacy/](https://nabp.pharmacy/) )  \no Individuals will not receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) until all required documentation has been received and evaluated. All questions regarding eligibility should be directed to NABP at [help@nabp.pharmacy](help@nabp.pharmacy) or [exameligibility@nabp.pharmacy](exameligibility@nabp.pharmacy) .  \no You may check your test scores on the NABP website ([https://nabp.pharmacy/](https://nabp.pharmacy/) ) . The Board also checks these daily.  \n3. Complete an INTERN Application through the GATEWAY  \n• Click on Applications and select Intern Initial Application  \no Complete the Application  \no Pay the $25 Application Fee  \n• Once registered, submit the Preceptor’s Affidavit in order to begin the 1500 INTERN Hours required for Pharmacist Licensure. [*NOTE: The INTERN Hours are required for the Pharmacist Licensure Application, NOT for EXAM Eligibility. You will be granted EXAM Eligibility by NABP after receiving your FPGEC and you may then schedule your exams at any point.]  \n􀃎 After completing 1500 INTERN Hours:  \n4. Complete an Initial Application for Pharmacist Licensure through the GATEWAY  \n• Click on Applications and select Pharmacist Initial Application  \no Complete the Application items  \n• Moral Character reference can be anyone that will attest to your character, in your community. They CAN be a relative.  \n*Note: ALL Applications will expire one year from the date they are submitted in the GATEWAY.  \n5. Pay the $175 Application Fee ** through the Board website’s Online Payment Portal  \n• Check or Money order mailed to the Board office is also acceptable  \no IMPORTANT: Must be made payable to “Kentucky State Treasurer”  \n6. Criminal Background Check via IDENTOGO  \n• You must pre-enroll online at [uenroll.identogo.com](uenroll.identogo.com) for Livescan or Cardscan Processing  \no Livescan is recommended as there are less rejections, & quicker processing times. If there are no IDENTOGO locations near you and you must mail in your fingerprints for Cardscan, instructions for doing so are on the IDENTOGO website. *NOTE: These must be mailed to the IDENTOGO address given, not to the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy.  \no See Attached “Fingerprint Service Code Form” with required KY BOP Service Code and acceptable I. D. documents.  \no If your fingerprint submission is rejected, IDENTOGO will notify you.  \n7. Licensure  \n• Once you have completed all the requirements listed above, your Pharmacist License will be issued in 5-7 business days.  \n• An email will be sent to the email address in your Gateway PROFILE with your License number assignment and other important information.  \no Once you are Licensed, you must obtain a KASPER account if you will be dispensing controlled substances to human patients in the state of Kentucky. You can register for KASPER through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.  \no NOTE: You will be exempt from all Continuing Education requirements the initial year you become licensed.  \n[Questions? Email to](Questions? Email to pharmacy. board@ky.gov)[ ](Questions? Email to pharmacy. board@ky.gov)[pharmacy. board@ky.gov](Questions? Email to pharmacy. board@ky.gov)  \nNOTE: When registering with NABP for testing, the name submitted is very important. It MUST match two forms of ID. One of these MUST be your driver’s license or passport. 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NABP grants exam eligibility after receiving your FPGEC.\"},{\"question\":\"What is required for the criminal background check using IDENTOGO?\",\"answer\":\"Pre-enroll online for Livescan or Cardscan, use the required Kentucky Board of Pharmacy service code from the fingerprint form, and ensure your submission is mailed to the IDENTOGO address provided.\"}]","Procedures for Obtaining a Kentucky Pharmacist License via FPGEC | PDF"]