The Virginia pharmacist license application is the form you file with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy to become a licensed pharmacist in the Commonwealth, and you file it either By Examination (if you are a new graduate) or By Endorsement (if you already hold a license in another state). The form asks for your identity, your pharmacy education, your practical experience hours, and a set of legal “fitness to practice” questions, and the agency checks every answer against outside records before it issues your license number.
Getting one line wrong can cost you weeks. The Board reports that the typical pharmacist application takes several weeks to process even when it is complete, and incomplete files sit in a holding queue until the missing piece arrives. A mismatched name, a blank affidavit box, or a skipped NABP e-Profile ID is enough to stall a job start date. This guide walks you through the current revised 3-2023 paper form line by line, plus the online portal that now accepts the same information, so you can file it right the first time.
Here is what you will learn:
- 📝 How to complete every field on the Pharmacist Application by Examination, box by box, with sample entries
- 🪪 Which documents, ID numbers, and affidavits to gather before you open the form
- 💵 What the $235 fee covers, how to pay it, and why it is never refunded
- 🌐 How to file online, by mail, or in person, and what proof to keep
- ⚖️ The field-level mistakes that trigger a hold, and how to avoid each one
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
The Virginia pharmacist license application is the official request that asks the Board to grant you the legal right to practice pharmacy in the state. Virginia law in Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia and the Board’s regulations at 18VAC110-21 require this license before you can fill a prescription, sign as the pharmacist of record, or call yourself a pharmacist in Virginia. The form routes to the Virginia Board of Pharmacy, a part of the Virginia Department of Health Professions, at 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, Virginia 23233.
There are two paths, and you must pick the one that fits you. You file By Examination if you are a new graduate who needs to sit for the licensing exams in Virginia, and the application fee is $235. You file By Endorsement if you already hold an active pharmacist license in another U.S. state and want Virginia to recognize it, which you start through the NABP license transfer application. Both paths end at the same Board, and both require you to pass the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) for Virginia law.
Three exams and one experience rule sit behind this form. The North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) tests clinical knowledge, the MPJE tests Virginia pharmacy law, and the Board requires at least 1,500 hours of practical experience in the United States. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) owns the exams and the e-Profile system, while the Virginia Board owns the license itself. You cannot get the license without satisfying all of these pieces, and the application is where you tie them together.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Open nothing until you have gathered everything below. The form asks for outside numbers and dated records, and a single missing item can freeze your file for weeks. Pull these together in one folder, paper or digital, so you can fill the form in one sitting.
- Your full legal name as it appears on your Social Security card. The Board cross-checks your name against federal and exam records, and a mismatch creates a processing hold.
- Your NABP e-Profile ID number. This links your application to your NAPLEX and MPJE registrations, and without it the Board cannot confirm your exam eligibility or scores.
- Your Social Security Number or Virginia DMV Control Number. State law requires one of these for identity verification, and leaving it blank stops the application cold.
- Your official address of record and, if you want one, a public address. The address of record is where the Board sends legal notices, so an old address means you miss critical mail.
- Your pharmacy school name, city, state, country, degree, and graduation date. The Board verifies your degree with the school, and a wrong date slows that verification.
- Your Virginia pharmacy intern registration number (0203 series), if you held one. This proves part of your practical hours and speeds the experience review.
- Proof of 1,500 hours of U.S. practical experience, through affidavits or your ACPE program. Fall short here and the Board cannot certify you for licensure.
- Your FPGEC certificate, if you graduated from a non-ACPE foreign pharmacy school. Foreign graduates without it are not eligible, and the Board will return the file.
- A check or money order for $235 payable to the Treasurer of Virginia. The fee is not refundable, so confirm the amount before you send it.
- Records of any past discipline, criminal history, or other state licenses. The application questions ask for these, and the Board pulls national databases to check.
Marcus is a new University of Virginia PharmD graduate who keeps all of this in one envelope, and his application clears review faster because nothing is missing. Aisha, a foreign-trained pharmacist from India, learns the hard way that her file will not move until her FPGEC certificate arrives. Gather first, write second.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
You can get the Virginia pharmacist application two ways, and both lead to the same Board. The fastest route is the Board’s online application system, which now accepts applications for licensure By Examination, By Endorsement, and for graduates of foreign schools, all reachable from the Forms and Applications page. The online system walks you through the same questions, lets you pay by card, and timestamps your submission, which is the proof many applicants prefer.
The paper route uses the official PDF, the Application for Licensure as a Pharmacist By Examination, marked revised 3-2023 in the lower corner of each page. Check that revision date before you print, because the Board updates forms and an old version can be rejected. Read the companion Guidance Document 110-2, titled Information for Applicants for a License as a Pharmacist, which explains the rules behind the boxes.
If you are applying By Endorsement, you do not start on the Virginia PDF at all. You begin at the NABP license transfer program, which verifies your out-of-state license and forwards your record to Virginia, and you then complete the Virginia endorsement steps and the MPJE. New graduates use the By Examination form described below; transferring pharmacists use the endorsement path described later.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the Pharmacist Application By Examination, Line by Line
Print clearly and use black ink, exactly as the form instructs. The page below follows the official revised 3-2023 form in the order the boxes appear. Each box gets its own walkthrough so you know what it asks, how to answer, what a real entry looks like, the edge case to watch, the mistake that hurts, and the myth to drop.
Top Checkbox: Primary State or Score Transfer
This box at the very top asks one question in plain English: is Virginia your primary state of licensure, or are you moving an exam score in from another state? You answer by checking exactly one of the two boxes, either Virginia will be my primary state of licensure or I plan to or have already completed a score transfer from another state. For example, Marcus checks “Virginia will be my primary state of licensure” because Virginia is the first place he is licensing.
The edge case shows up when you took the NAPLEX in another state and now want Virginia to use that score, in which case you check the score transfer box and arrange the transfer through your NABP e-Profile. A common mistake is checking both boxes or neither, which forces the Board to email you for clarification and delays the file. The misconception to drop is that this box is optional formatting; it actually tells the Board where to pull your exam record, so it changes how your file is processed.
Section I, Name: Last, First, Middle/Maiden
This field asks for your full legal name, split into Last, First, and Middle or Maiden. Write your name exactly as it appears on your Social Security card, in the matching boxes, with no nicknames. For example, Maria writes “Lopez” under Last, “Maria” under First, and “Elena” under Middle/Maiden.
The edge case is a recent name change after marriage or divorce, where you must use your current legal name and be ready to show the Board a name change document. The common mistake is entering a nickname or a shortened name, which will not match SSA and exam records and triggers a verification hold. The misconception is that small spelling differences do not matter; the Board matches your name across systems, and even one letter off can stall the license.
Section I, Street Address (Official Address of Record)
This field asks for the address where the Board can legally reach you, called your official address of record. Enter a complete street address with city, state, and ZIP code, plus a telephone number. For example, Marcus enters “1200 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903” as his address of record.
The edge case is that under § 54.1-2400.02 of the Code of Virginia this address must be a real address of record, so plan carefully if you move often. The common mistake is listing an address you are about to leave, which means Board notices and your license go to the wrong place. The misconception is that this address is hidden; it can become public if you do not add a separate public address in the next field.
Section I, Street Address (Public Address)
This field asks for a second address that the Board may share publicly, separate from your address of record. You may enter a work address, a post office box, or a home address with city, state, ZIP, and phone, or leave it blank. For example, Maria enters a “P.O. Box 415, Richmond, VA 23219” so her home address stays private.
The edge case is exactly the P.O. Box question many filers have: yes, a P.O. Box is allowed here as your public address, even though your address of record must be a street address. The common mistake is leaving this blank when you wanted privacy, because the form then publishes your address of record instead. The misconception is that both addresses serve the same purpose; the first is for legal notice, and this one is for public listing.
Section I, Email Address
This field asks for the email address where the Board will send updates about your file. Enter one current, working email that you check often. For example, Marcus enters “marcus.lee@email.com” and watches that inbox daily during review.
The edge case is a school email that may expire soon after graduation, so use a personal email that will stay active. The common mistake is a typo in the address, which sends every Board message and request into the void and stalls your file silently. The misconception is that the Board will call if email fails; in practice, email is the main channel, so a bad address means missed deadlines.
Section I, NABP E-Profile ID Number
This field asks for your NABP e-Profile ID, the number that connects your application to the national exam and licensure system. Enter the digits from your e-Profile account at the NABP e-Profile portal exactly as shown. For example, Maria enters her seven-digit e-Profile ID “1234567” from her NABP account.
The edge case is that you must create an e-Profile before you register for the NAPLEX or MPJE, so set one up early if you have not. The common mistake is leaving this blank or guessing the number, which breaks the link between your file and your exam scores and freezes processing. The misconception is that the e-Profile ID is the same as your license number; it is not, and the Board needs the e-Profile ID specifically to verify exam eligibility.
Section I, Date of Birth
This field asks for your date of birth so the Board can match your identity across records. Enter the full date clearly, and use a consistent format such as month, day, and four-digit year. For example, Maria writes “03/14/1985” in the date of birth box.
The edge case is sharing a common name with another applicant, where your date of birth helps the Board tell the files apart. The common mistake is reversing the day and month or using a two-digit year, which can mismatch other records and cause a verification delay. The misconception is that date of birth is a minor detail; it is a core identity check, so an error here can be as costly as a name error.
Section I, Social Security Number or Virginia DMV Control Number
This field asks for your Social Security Number, or a Virginia DMV Control Number if you do not have an SSN. Enter the full nine-digit SSN, or the DMV Control Number, in the single line provided. For example, Marcus enters his nine-digit SSN in this box.
The edge case covers applicants without an SSN, who may use a Virginia DMV Control Number instead, as the form allows. The common mistake is leaving this blank because it feels too private; state law requires one of these identifiers, and a blank box stops the application. The misconception is that the Board publishes this number; it does not, and this identifier is used for verification, not public listing.
Section II, Pharmacy Education Information
This section asks you to list every pharmacy school you attended, with the school name, city, state, country, degree awarded, enrollment date, and graduation date. Fill one row per school, and use the second row if you attended more than one. For example, Aisha lists “Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India,” her B.Pharm degree, and her graduation date.
The edge case is transferring between schools or holding a foreign degree, where you must list all schools and, for non-ACPE foreign programs, attach your FPGEC certificate. The common mistake is listing only your final school when you attended two, which leaves a gap the Board must chase down. The misconception is that the Board takes your word on the degree; it verifies directly with the school, so a wrong date or name slows that check. The form also notes that graduates before 2020 may need extra documentation from the college, which Board staff will request.
Section II, Student Registration as a Pharmacy Intern
This field asks whether you have held a Virginia pharmacy intern registration, and if so, your registration number. Check Yes and write your 0203-series intern number, or check No. For example, Marcus checks “Yes” and enters his intern registration “0203 456789” from his school years in Virginia.
The edge case is interning in another state, where you check No here but still document those hours through affidavits later in the form. The common mistake is checking Yes without the number, which leaves the Board unable to confirm the registration and slows your experience review. The misconception is that the intern number is optional; it directly supports your practical hours, so providing it speeds verification.
Section III, Additional Licensure
This section asks you to list every state or jurisdiction where you now hold or have ever held a pharmacist license, with the license number and expiration date. Fill one row per license, and attach extra paper if you need more space. For example, a transferring applicant named Priya lists “Maryland, License 12345, Exp. 12/31/2026” in the first row.
The edge case is a lapsed or expired license from years ago, which you must still list even though it is inactive. The common mistake is omitting an old or surrendered license, because the Board checks national databases and an undisclosed license looks like concealment. The misconception is that only active licenses count; the form asks for any license you ever held, so list them all.
Section IV, Prior Experience with NAPLEX
This section asks whether you have ever taken the NAPLEX, and if so, the date, the state, and the score for each attempt. Check Yes and list every attempt, or check No if you have not sat for it yet. For example, Marcus checks “No” because he will take the NAPLEX after the Board confirms his eligibility.
The edge case is multiple attempts in different states, where you must list each one, using extra paper if needed. The common mistake is hiding a failed attempt, which the Board will see in your NABP record anyway, so honesty here protects your credibility. The misconception is that listing a low score hurts you; the Board needs the full history, and an accurate list moves your file faster than a hidden one.
Application Questions 1 Through 12: The Fitness and Background Section
This section asks twelve Yes or No questions about your background, covering exam denials, discipline, criminal convictions, pending investigations, surrendered licenses, conduct concerns, your ability to practice, military status, and military-spouse status. Answer each question honestly by checking Yes or No, and attach a signed personal statement and any court or board documents for every Yes. For example, an applicant named David answers “Yes” to the conviction question and attaches a written explanation plus the court order.
The edge case is a sealed record or a possession-of-marijuana charge, which the form states you do not have to disclose. The common mistake is answering Yes without attaching the required documents, which guarantees a follow-up letter and a long delay. The misconception is that a past mistake automatically blocks your license; the Board reviews the full picture, but an undisclosed answer is treated far more seriously than the underlying event. Note that Questions 11 and 12 ask about military-spouse and active-duty status, which can speed processing under Virginia’s expedited rules for military families.
Section VI, Affidavits of Additional Required Practical Experience
This section asks you to confirm your 1,500 hours of U.S. practical experience, listing the total number of hours and how your affidavits reach the Board. Enter your total hours, then check whether the affidavits are attached, on file at Board office, or being sent under separate cover by another state board. For example, Marcus enters “1,800” total hours and checks “attached” because his preceptor affidavits travel with his application.
The edge case is a foreign graduate whose ACPE program did not include U.S. hours, who must complete this section separately and, for non-ACPE schools, also send the FPGEC certificate. The common mistake is checking a box but forgetting to actually attach or arrange the affidavits, which leaves the experience requirement unproven. The misconception is that intern hours count automatically; the Board needs documented proof through affidavits or your ACPE program, so the paperwork must match the number you write.
Section VIII, Affidavit of Applicant (Signature)
This final field asks you to swear that everything in the application is true, by printing your name and signing and dating the form. Print your full name on the line, sign in black ink, and write the date you sign. For example, Maria prints “Maria Elena Lopez,” signs her name, and dates it “06/03/2026”.
The edge case is the online application, where an electronic attestation replaces the ink signature, but it carries the same legal weight. The common mistake is mailing the form unsigned, which makes the whole application invalid and sends it straight back to you. The misconception is that the signature is a formality; it is a sworn legal statement, and a false answer above it can lead to denial or later discipline.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
Below are three named filers walking through the form from top to bottom. Each table has two columns showing the form section and what that person enters, so you can see how the boxes look when complete.
Scenario 1: Marcus, a New Virginia PharmD Graduate Filing By Examination
| Form Section | What Marcus Enters |
|---|---|
| Top Checkbox | Virginia will be my primary state of licensure |
| Name (Last, First, Middle) | Lee, Marcus, James |
| Address of Record | 1200 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903 |
| marcus.lee@email.com | |
| NABP E-Profile ID | 2233445 |
| SSN or DMV Control Number | His nine-digit SSN |
| Pharmacy School | University of Virginia, PharmD, graduated 2026 |
| Intern Registration | Yes, 0203 456789 |
| NAPLEX History | No (will take after eligibility) |
| Practical Experience Hours | 1,800, affidavits attached |
| Application Questions 1–12 | All “No” |
| Signature | Signed and dated 06/03/2026 |
Scenario 2: Aisha, a Foreign-Trained Pharmacist Filing By Examination
| Form Section | What Aisha Enters |
|---|---|
| Top Checkbox | Virginia will be my primary state of licensure |
| Name (Last, First, Middle) | Khan, Aisha, (none) |
| Address of Record | 88 Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220 |
| NABP E-Profile ID | 5566778 |
| Pharmacy School | Manipal College, Manipal, India, B.Pharm |
| FPGEC Certificate | Attached (non-ACPE foreign school) |
| Intern Registration | No |
| NAPLEX History | No |
| Practical Experience Hours | 1,500, affidavits attached |
| Application Questions 1–12 | All “No” |
| Fee | $235 check to Treasurer of Virginia |
| Signature | Signed and dated |
Scenario 3: Priya, an Out-of-State Pharmacist Filing By Endorsement
| Form Section | What Priya Enters |
|---|---|
| Path | Endorsement, started via NABP license transfer |
| Name (Last, First, Middle) | Sharma, Priya, R |
| Address of Record | 45 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314 |
| NABP E-Profile ID | 6677889 |
| Additional Licensure | Maryland, License 12345, Exp. 12/31/2026 |
| Pharmacy School | University of Maryland, PharmD, 2018 |
| NAPLEX History | Yes, 2018, Maryland, passing score |
| MPJE | Scheduled for Virginia law exam |
| Application Questions 1–12 | All “No” |
| Practical Experience | On file, sent by Maryland board |
| Signature | Electronic attestation online |
How to File the Completed Form
You can file the Virginia pharmacist application through three channels, and you should keep proof for each one. Choose the channel that matches how you started, online or paper, and confirm your fee before you submit.
Online portal. Use the Board’s online application system, linked from the Forms and Applications page, which accepts examination, endorsement, and foreign-graduate applications. The fee is $235, paid by credit or debit card, and the system gives you an instant on-screen confirmation and email receipt. Save that confirmation as your proof of filing, and expect processing to take several weeks once your file is complete.
By mail. Print the paper application, complete it in black ink, and mail it with a $235 check or money order payable to the Treasurer of Virginia to the Virginia Board of Pharmacy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, Virginia 23233. The fee is not refundable, and the Board accepts checks and money orders, not cash by mail. Send it with tracking and keep the tracking number and a copy of the full packet as your proof of filing.
In person. You may deliver the packet to the same Henrico address during business hours, with the $235 check or money order attached. Ask for a date stamp or receipt when you drop it off, and keep a complete copy of everything you submitted. Processing time is the same as mail, several weeks, and the clock starts only when your file is complete with all affidavits and documents.
What Happens After You File
Once the Board has your application, it begins verifying every outside record you listed. Staff confirm your pharmacy degree with your school, match your name and identity numbers, check your NABP e-Profile for exam eligibility, and review your 1,500 hours of practical experience. If anything is missing or mismatched, the Board emails you and places the file in a holding queue until you respond, which is why your email address and address of record must be correct.
When your file is complete and you are eligible, the Board clears you to sit for the NAPLEX and the MPJE if you have not already passed them. The MPJE covers Virginia pharmacy law specifically, and you must pass it for Virginia even if you transferred a NAPLEX score from another state. Information about the MPJE is available through the Board’s Forms and Applications page and the NABP examinations program.
After you pass both exams and the Board finishes its review, it issues your pharmacist license number, which begins with the 0202 series. You can then confirm your active status through the state License Lookup system, which employers and hospitals use for primary source verification. Keep your license current by renewing on time and completing required continuing education, because an expired license is not a valid license.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
Each field on this form is its own chance to stall your license, so review this list before you submit. Every mistake below names the error and the direct consequence.
- Using a nickname instead of your legal name; your file fails the SSA and exam name match and goes on hold.
- Leaving the NABP e-Profile ID blank; the Board cannot link your exam scores and freezes processing.
- Skipping the SSN or DMV Control Number; state law requires one, so the application is incomplete.
- Listing an outdated address of record; Board notices and your license go to the wrong place.
- Forgetting to add a public address when you wanted privacy; the form publishes your address of record instead.
- Checking both top boxes or neither; the Board must email you to clarify your licensure path.
- Omitting a past or expired out-of-state license; database checks expose it and it looks like concealment.
- Answering “Yes” to a background question without attaching documents; the Board sends a follow-up letter and stalls the file.
- Writing a total hours figure that does not match the affidavits; the experience requirement stays unproven.
- Mailing the form unsigned; the application is invalid and is returned to you.
- Sending the $235 fee in the wrong form or amount; processing does not start until the correct payment clears.
- Foreign graduates skipping the FPGEC certificate; the file is returned as incomplete.
Dos and Don’ts
These quick rules keep your application moving. Each one carries a short reason so you know why it matters.
Do:
- Do print in black ink on the paper form, because the Board specifies black ink for legibility and scanning.
- Do match your name to your Social Security card, because the Board cross-checks it against federal records.
- Do create your NABP e-Profile early, because you need the ID before you register for any exam.
- Do attach a signed statement for every “Yes” answer, because the Board cannot review the issue without it.
- Do keep a full copy and proof of filing, because you may need to show what and when you submitted.
- Do confirm the form’s revised 3-2023 date, because an outdated version can be rejected.
Don’t:
- Don’t guess at your e-Profile ID or SSN, because a wrong number breaks the record match.
- Don’t leave background questions blank, because an unanswered question reads as incomplete.
- Don’t hide a failed exam or old license, because the Board sees it in national databases anyway.
- Don’t send cash by mail, because the Board accepts checks and money orders only.
- Don’t assume the fee is refundable, because the $235 application fee is never returned.
- Don’t mail an unsigned form, because the sworn affidavit makes the signature mandatory.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Most new graduates file this form themselves, but some use a service or attorney, especially with a complex background or a foreign degree. Weigh the trade-offs below.
Pros of filing on your own:
- You save money, because you avoid service or attorney fees on top of the $235.
- You control the timeline, because you submit the moment your documents are ready.
- You learn the process, because you will renew and update this license for years.
- You keep your records private, because no third party handles your SSN and history.
- You can use the free Guidance Document 110-2 for help at no cost.
Cons of filing on your own:
- You carry the risk of errors, because a single mismatch can delay your start date.
- You manage every deadline, because no one else tracks your exam and document timing.
- You interpret the rules alone, because foreign-credential and discipline questions get complex.
- You handle follow-up letters yourself, because Board requests come straight to you.
- You may miss faster paths, because a service may know the expedited military-spouse route.
By Examination vs. By Endorsement
These two paths lead to the same license but suit different applicants. Use the table to pick yours.
| By Examination | By Endorsement |
|---|---|
| For new graduates not yet licensed elsewhere | For pharmacists already licensed in another U.S. state |
| Starts on the Virginia paper or online application | Starts through the NABP license transfer |
| Application fee is $235 | Fee set through NABP transfer plus Virginia steps |
| Must pass NAPLEX and MPJE | Transfers NAPLEX score but must still pass the Virginia MPJE |
| Requires 1,500 hours of U.S. practical experience | Experience often verified through the originating state board |
Key Agencies and Rules That Interact With This Form
Several bodies touch your pharmacist license, and knowing each role helps you track your file. The Virginia Board of Pharmacy issues and regulates the license under 18VAC110-21 and Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia. The Board sits inside the Virginia Department of Health Professions, which handles the online portal and the License Lookup tool.
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy runs the e-Profile system, owns the NAPLEX and MPJE, and operates the license transfer program used for endorsement. Your e-Profile ID is the thread that connects your Virginia application to these national systems, which is why the form asks for it up front. The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education accredits pharmacy schools, and ACPE status decides whether a foreign graduate must also send an FPGEC certificate.
For graduates of foreign pharmacy schools, Guidance Document 110-17 lays out the extra steps, and the FPGEC certification from NABP confirms your foreign degree. These pieces work together: the school proves your education, NABP proves your exams, the affidavits prove your hours, and the Board ties them into one license. Missing any single piece holds the whole file.
FAQs
Do I write my maiden name or my married name in the Name field?
Yes, use the name on your Social Security card. Put your current legal last name under Last and your maiden name under Middle/Maiden only if that matches your legal records.
Is the $235 application fee refundable if my application is denied?
No, the fee is never refunded. The form states the application fee is not refundable, so confirm your eligibility before you submit and pay.
Do I need an NABP e-Profile ID before I file?
Yes, you need it on the form. Create your e-Profile at the NABP portal early, because the ID links your application to your exam scores.
Can I use a P.O. Box on the application?
Yes, but only as your public address. Your official address of record must be a real street address under § 54.1-2400.02, while a P.O. Box is allowed for the public address.
Do I write my SSN or can I use a DMV number instead?
Yes, you can use a Virginia DMV Control Number if you have no SSN. The form accepts either identifier, but one of them is required and the box cannot be blank.
Do I have to list a license I let expire years ago?
Yes, list every license you ever held. Section III asks for any current or past pharmacist license, and omitting one can look like concealment during the Board’s database check.
Must I report a failed NAPLEX attempt?
Yes, list every attempt in Section IV. The Board sees your full exam history in your NABP record, so an accurate list protects your credibility.
Do I still take the MPJE if I transfer a NAPLEX score?
Yes, Virginia requires the MPJE. The Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination covers Virginia law, so you must pass it even when endorsing in from another state.
Do I have to answer “Yes” to a sealed marijuana charge?
No, you do not. The form states that sealed records, including arrests or convictions for possession of marijuana, do not have to be disclosed.
Do I need to attach documents for a “Yes” background answer?
Yes, always attach proof. Each “Yes” answer requires a signed personal statement and any related court or board documents, or the Board will hold your file.
Do foreign pharmacy graduates need an FPGEC certificate?
Yes, if the school lacks ACPE accreditation. Section VI requires graduates of non-ACPE foreign pharmacy schools to attach a copy of their FPGEC certificate.
Can I file the whole application online?
Yes, the Board accepts examination, endorsement, and foreign-graduate applications online through its Forms and Applications page, with an electronic attestation replacing the ink signature.
Does my intern registration number speed up my file?
Yes, it helps. Entering your 0203-series Virginia intern number in Section II lets the Board confirm part of your practical hours faster.
Is a digital signature valid on the online application?
Yes, the electronic attestation is valid. It carries the same legal weight as an ink signature on the paper form, so a false answer can still lead to denial.
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