NAPLEX Score Transfer
If you may need pharmacist licensure in more than one state, NAPLEX score transfer is one of the most important steps to understand before or shortly after you take the exam. This page explains what score transfer means, who should use it, the deadline, the fee, and the most common mistakes to avoid.
Quick answer
NAPLEX score transfer lets you send your NAPLEX result to additional boards of pharmacy for initial licensure. NABP says score transfer requests can be submitted through your e-Profile for up to 89 days after sitting for the NAPLEX, and the current fee is $105 per jurisdiction.
Important: score transfer is generally for candidates planning initial licensure in multiple jurisdictions. It is not the same as transferring an existing pharmacist license later through licensure transfer.
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What is NAPLEX score transfer?
NAPLEX score transfer allows a candidate to send a NAPLEX result to additional boards of pharmacy for initial licensure. This is most useful when you think you may want to become licensed in more than one state and you want your exam result available to those boards without taking the NAPLEX again.
Score transfer is different from transferring an existing pharmacist license after you are already licensed. Once you are licensed and later want another state license, that usually becomes a licensure transfer question rather than a NAPLEX score transfer question.
89 days
NABP says score transfer requests can be submitted for up to 89 days after sitting for the NAPLEX.
$105
Current administrative fee per jurisdiction, according to NABP.
NABP e-Profile
Candidates submit score transfer requests through their NABP e-Profile.
Who should request a NAPLEX score transfer?
Score transfer is a smart option for candidates who may need licensure in more than one jurisdiction early in their career. Many candidates use it when they are applying in one primary state but are also considering a nearby state, a residency-related move, or a job search in multiple locations.
Good candidates for score transfer
- You may seek initial licensure in more than one state.
- You are not yet sure where you will work after graduation or residency.
- You want to keep more than one early-career option open.
- You would rather handle this during the exam window than deal with later licensure transfer.
When it may not be necessary
- You are confident you will only need one jurisdiction.
- You already know you will not pursue licensure elsewhere soon.
- You are thinking about moving much later, after you are already licensed.
- You are confusing score transfer with later license transfer.
If there is any real chance that you may need another jurisdiction soon, it is usually safer to learn the score transfer rules early rather than assume you can always recreate the same option later.
NAPLEX score transfer deadline and fee
NABP states that score transfer requests may be submitted through your e-Profile for up to 89 days after you sit for the NAPLEX. NABP also advises candidates to purchase score transfer requests as soon as possible because waiting until the last day can cause the option to become unavailable.
The current administrative fee is $105 per jurisdiction. Candidates should budget carefully if they are considering several additional jurisdictions.
Before the exam, you may be able to change a requested score transfer jurisdiction through NABP. After you take the exam, NABP says you cannot change the jurisdiction or cancel the request, and requests purchased after the exam are nonrefundable.
How NAPLEX score transfer works
1. Decide whether you may need more than one state
Think about residency, job search, relocation, and nearby states before you sit for the NAPLEX or shortly afterward.
2. Log in to your NABP e-Profile
Score transfer requests are handled inside your e-Profile under exam services.
3. Choose the additional jurisdiction or jurisdictions
Select the boards of pharmacy where you want your NAPLEX score sent for initial licensure consideration.
4. Submit before the deadline
Do not wait until the final day. Late action can create avoidable problems.
5. Complete any separate state requirements
Score transfer does not replace each board’s own licensing steps. You may still need application materials, fees, law exams, fingerprints, intern hours verification, or other state-specific items.
Common NAPLEX score transfer mistakes
Waiting too long
One of the biggest mistakes is assuming you can decide later. NABP specifically warns candidates not to wait until the last day.
Confusing score transfer with licensure transfer
These are not the same process. Score transfer is tied to the NAPLEX exam result for initial licensure.
Ignoring state-specific requirements
Sending the NAPLEX score alone does not complete licensure in another state. The receiving board may still require other steps.
Buying too many jurisdictions without a plan
It is helpful to keep options open, but it is still wise to prioritize realistic states rather than buying transfers blindly.
Helpful NAPLEX resources
Start here for the main NAPLEX prep page and product overview.
Review format, timing, domains, and exam basics.
Understand score reporting and result-related questions.
Use a focused plan while preparing for the exam itself.
Practice exam-style questions and improve test readiness.
Strengthen the math side of your NAPLEX preparation.
Frequently asked questions
What is NAPLEX score transfer?
It is the process of sending your NAPLEX result to additional boards of pharmacy for initial licensure in other jurisdictions.
How long do I have to request a NAPLEX score transfer?
NABP states that score transfer requests can be submitted for up to 89 days after sitting for the NAPLEX.
How much does NAPLEX score transfer cost?
The current NABP administrative fee is $105 per jurisdiction.
Can I change or cancel a NAPLEX score transfer later?
Before the exam, NABP allows change requests for jurisdiction in certain cases. After you take the exam, NABP says you may not change the jurisdiction or cancel the request.
Is score transfer the same as license reciprocity or licensure transfer?
No. Score transfer relates to the NAPLEX result for initial licensure. Later movement of an existing pharmacist license is a different process.
Always confirm current board-specific requirements before making a final licensure decision.