Application

Pursuant to W. Va. Code §30-1-27, a person shall be granted an occupational or professional license, registration, or certificate if the person has been licensed or certified in another state, the license, registration, or certificate is in the same discipline and at the same practice level as the license, registration, or certificate for which the person is applying in this state and the person meets other conditions prescribed by W. Va. Code §30-1-27.

If currently licensed as an Intern please complete Intern Renewal.

§15-1-2.1.25 “Intern” or “pharmacy intern” means an individual who is currently licensed by the board to engage in the practice of pharmacist care while under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Individuals eligible for an Intern Registration must be one of the following:

Currently enrolled in a pharmacy college
Graduate of an approved college of pharmacy, or graduate of a foreign pharmacy who has obtained Foreign PharmacyGraduate Examination Committee certificate, for purposes of getting required intern hours
Qualified graduate who is awaiting examination for licensure
Individual participating in a residency or fellowship program

Applications must be completed and include a 3X4 head and shoulders photograph. Completion includes the following if applicable:

IF you are NOT a U.S. Citizen submit verification allowing you to live/study/work in the U.S.A.
IF you are a foreign pharmacy graduate you may submit proof from your country’s Board of Pharmacy certifying up to 500 hours.
IF you are a foreign pharmacy graduate submit proof from NABP of your successful completion of FPGEC.

Forms that will need to be completed/uploaded during application.

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Per Rule §§ 15-1-4 Applicants must request a state and national electronic fingerprint-based criminal history record check through the West Virginia State Police process with the results being released to the Board. Please visit the L1 (WVSP’s agent) website at www.identogo.com or contact L1 at 1-855-766-7746 to complete the background check. You are responsible for any fees and costs. Background checks must be completed prior to applying for licensure through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy. If you are currently a West Virginia resident, a 10 OR 12 digit TCN number will be assigned to the applicant at completion of fingerprinting appointment. This 10 OR 12 digit TCN number must be provided below to the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy as proof of completion. Nonresident applicants should follow the WV hard card process provided by L1 (WVSP’s agent) website at www.identogo.com or contact L1 at 1-855-766-7746 to complete the background check. Background check results are valid for 12 months.

IdentoGo Fingerprint based background check:

WV Resident Applicants:

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Non-Resident Applicants: Follow WV Hard Card Process

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If you have any questions regarding the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy application, please contact the Board office at 304-558-0558. For any questions regarding the Identogo Background Check process, application, fees or payments please contact L1 at 1-855-766-7746.

FALSE STATEMENTS CONCERNING ANY QUESTION ON THIS APPLICATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMMEDIATE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE OR REGISTRATION.