Score Transfer Process
NABP’s NAPLEX score transfer program allows you to transfer your NAPLEX score to additional jurisdictions in which you wish to obtain a license to practice pharmacy. Participating in the score transfer program will allow your score to be applied to the requirements of the jurisdiction to which you transfer the score. Licensure decisions are made at the sole discretion of the boards of pharmacy.
The NAPLEX score transfer program differs significantly from NABP’s eLTP, which is a reciprocity service that NABP provides for licensed pharmacists. You may only apply for license transfer through eLTP if you are already licensed in another jurisdiction. Licenses awarded through license transfer are considered a license by licensure transfer.
Please note that the validity period of a score transfer varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Currently, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico participate in the NAPLEX score transfer program. You are encouraged to contact the board where your score was transferred for additional information, including current board fees and updated participation information. Some jurisdictions may require additional payment for examination materials, in addition to the score transfer fees.
You have 2 opportunities to purchase a score transfer online via your e-Profile:
When you purchase your exam. After you are granted eligibility, you will be prompted to purchase your exam. You may purchase score transfers at that time. You may also log in to your e-Profile to purchase score transfers at any time before taking the exam. If you cancel the exam application, all score transfers purchased before taking the exam will be refunded.
Up to 89 days after taking the exam. After you take the examination, you may log in to your e-Profile and purchase score transfers. Candidates are advised to purchase score transfer requests as soon as possible; waiting until the last day may result in the score transfer request option being no longer available. Score transfers purchased after taking the exam are nonrefundable.
The NAPLEX score transfer administrative fee is changing on June 2, 2025.
If you purchase a score transfer before June 2, 2025, the fee is $75.
If you purchase a score transfer on or after June 2, 2025, the fee is $105.
Additional fees for transfers to certain jurisdictions may apply. Refer to your jurisdiction for information regarding additional fees.
Score transfers will be processed whether you pass or fail the NAPLEX. If you retake the exam and wish to transfer your score again, you must purchase another transfer request. Score transfers pertain to NAPLEX results only. Because the MPJE is unique to the state/jurisdiction in which you seek licensure, it is not possible to transfer your MPJE results to another jurisdiction.
If you request a score transfer, you must complete all the examination requirements, as determined by your primary jurisdiction for licensure, including any locally administered examinations (which may require you to travel to the score transfer jurisdiction). Primary jurisdictions can refuse to allow your score to be transferred if you do not complete your examination requirements.
You should contact the relevant board of pharmacy before applying for a score transfer to make sure you understand the jurisdiction’s licensure requirements.
Before your exam, you may choose to change your score transfer jurisdiction at no additional cost by sending a request to CompAssess@nabp.pharmacy. Your request should include:
Your name
Your NABP e-Profile ID
The original jurisdiction requested for score transfer
The jurisdiction you wish to transfer your score to
You may not request a change of jurisdiction after you take the examination.
February 2025