Beginning May 1st the renewal period will open for all license/registrations that expire on 6/30/2026.  See details-2026 Renewal Notice.

• Per Rule §15-15-5 renewal forms must be RECEIVED in our office by June 15th in order to allow time to process by June 30th.
• Any licensee not renewed by June 30th is not permitted to practice pharmacy in the state of West Virginia until their license has been renewed. There are no grace periods for expired registrations.
• All renewal forms RECEIVED in our office after June 30th will be required to pay a late fee. Late renewal period will run from July 1st-August 31st. (NO EXCEPTIONS TO LATE FEES)
• Processing time may take up to 1-2 weeks.  (But typically, 3-5 business days)
• All renewals will be processed in the order received.
• Once reviewed/approved an email will be sent to the email address provided on the renewal with a link to login and print the permit. (5-7 business days)
• If renewal form has not been RECEIVED by August 31st licensee must complete a reinstatement form to reactivate their license/registration.
• Please check your Junk, Spam and Deleted mail folders before contacting the Board regarding this approval email.
• If denied an email or letter will be sent detailing reasoning. No incomplete renewal will be held. If submitted as incomplete or missing required documentation your renewal will be denied, refunded, and a notice will be sent to the email address provided during renewal detailing reasoning. If denied renewal must be resubmitted with all required documentation and payment.

Please note that upon submission of your renewal you are provided with a PDF copy to be printed for your records.  This PDF includes on the last page a copy of the receipt of payment that is also emailed to you from the WVSTO.  The WVBOP will not provide copies of submitted renewals or receipts.  The provided PDF needs to be printed by the applicant at the time it is provided.

Online renewals will not be available until May 1st when the renewal period opens.