Fees and Payment Methods

The fee for recertification is four hundred dollars ($400) regardless of the specialty or recertification method (examination or CE). This fee is payable to BPS when the application for recertification is submitted, no later than August 1.

Check, money orders, or credit card charges (VISA, MasterCard, American Express) will be accepted. Purchase orders can NOT be accepted. There will be a $10 fee for checks returned due to insufficient funds.

Any outstanding annual registration fees, plus a 5% penalty, must also be paid at the time of recertification.

Important Dates to Remember

CE Completion Deadline	December 31
BPS Annual Recertification Exam	FIRST SATURDAY IN OCTOBER
Applications (Postmark) Deadline	August 1
Disability Accommodation Request Deadline	August 1
Alternate Test Sites Request Deadline	July 1
Recertification Retake Exam	Within 1 Year

Summary of Fees*

Exam Fee (Due August 1)	$400
Exam Retake Fee (Within 1 Year)	$300
Annual Fee for All BPS-Certified Pharmacists	$100
Alternate Test Date Fee	$750
Alternate Test Site Fee (10 or More Applicants)	None
Alternate Test Site Fee (< 10 Applicants)	$500
Alternate Site Location Fee (if $250 applicable)	$250
Check Return Fee (Insufficient Funds)	$10

NOTE: The Annual Fee is not charged in the year the individual is due to recertify. When applicable, an invoice for the Annual Fee is mailed in the spring.

*All fees are subject to change at the sole discretion of the Board.