Renew License Early to Avoid Processing Delay - California State Board of Pharmacy

• Board Approved - California Designated Representative online training programs for wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors. Earns a training affidavit accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Renew License Early to Avoid Processing Delay - California State Board of Pharmacy

Breaking news!

According to a recent email communication from the Board:

"As the June 30 end of the fiscal year approaches, the California State Board of Pharmacy expects a delay in processing payments for license renewals submitted by mail during the last week of June and first two weeks of July.

To avoid delay, pharmacists, advance practice pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and designated representatives are encouraged to renew your license online. Renewal payments online will not be delayed in processing. To [renew online, go to www.pharmacy.ca.gov and click on License Renewal Online under “Quick Hits.”]

To renew a personal or facility license by mail, click on License Renewal by Mail under “Quick Hits” to find, download and print the appropriate renewal application. Mail the application and payment to California State Board of Pharmacy, 2720 Gateway Oaks Drive., Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95833.

Licensees renewing by mail are urged to submit payment early to avoid processing delays if your license is set to expire June 30 or July 1, 2020. To ensure the Board’s online verification system accurately reflects your license renewal status during the delay period, please mail your payment by June 11, 2020."

Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

------------

Board Approved - California Designated Representative online training programs for wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors. Earns a training affidavit accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

California Designated Representatives Can Renew Licenses By Credit Card

• California Designated Representative Training Courses. Earns a training affidavit accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy. For the following personal license types:  wholesaler; 3PL (third-party logistics provider); reverse distributor.
• Buy a course now, for: Wholesalers | 3PL | Reverse Distributors

The California State Board of Pharmacy recently included this item in a July 1, 2019 Board of Pharmacy Update:

• "Designated representatives can now renew their licenses and pay with a credit card at pharmacy.ca.gov. To renew online, click the “Licensees” tab at the top of the homepage and go to “Personal License Information/Renewal.”"

Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

--------------------

California Designated Representative Training Course For Wholesalers. Earns a training affidavit accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Renewal Notice? - California Board of Pharmacy

• California Designated Representative online training courses for 3PL, wholesalers, reverse distributors. Designated Representative Training | Exemptee Training. California Designated Representative online training courses. Florida CDR training and examination preparation. California HMDR Exemptee online training certification.
  

According to the California Board of Pharmacy - Personal License Information/Renewal:

Question:
I did not receive my renewal notice and my license is coming up for renewal. What do I do?

Answer:

According to the Board:

"Approximately six weeks before the expiration date of your license, a renewal application will be mailed to your last known address of record. Licensees are responsible for renewing their licenses even if they do not receive a renewal notice. The board does not send duplicate renewal applications.

If you have not received the renewal notice within 4 weeks of expiration of the license, you may renew your license by submitting a Request for Renewal form. Do not submit a renewal request more than 60 days before the expiration date of the license."

'via Blog this'

Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

California Designated Representative online training courses for 3PL, wholesalers, reverse distributors. Designated Representative Training | Exemptee Training. California Designated Representative online training courses. Florida CDR training and examination preparation. California HMDR Exemptee online training certification.

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training - New!
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Avoid Delays In License Applications & Renewals - CA Board of Pharmacy

Updated August 12, 2026

Unfortunately, the original link broke.

You might also be interested in:

Personal License Renewal:

https://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/licensees/personal/personal_lic_renew.shtml

---  the original post follows below  ---

The California Board of Pharmacy just posted a hyperlink on their home page about possible license delays.

The California Department of Consumer Affairs provides the details, Attention New Applicants And Renewing Licensees - Avoid Unnecessary Delays In Your License Issuance Or Renewal:

In summary:

"The Department of Consumer Affairs is scheduled to transition additional Boards and Bureaus to the new BreEZe online licensing and enforcement system in January 2016. The transition to the new system will require a temporary shutdown of all licensing processes for several business days, and could result in delays in processing initial license applications, license renewals, and changes such as name changes or changes of address."

If you're scheduled to renew, or are planning to submit a license application within the next 3-4 months, you'll want to read the details for more information, and how it might affect your situation. I suggest that you learn more right away, so that you can plan your next steps in a timely fashion.

Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Training program for California Designated Representative license applicants

Related articles

• 
  License Search for Designated Representative-3PL

California Board of Pharmacy - Fee Increases Effective July 1, 2014

Updated July 24, 2016

The Board changed the design of their website, and broke links in the original post.

Here's the Fee Schedule Webpage - CA Board of Pharmacy

- -  original post follows below  - -

If you are applying for new licenses or your renewals are coming up soon, be aware that the fees are going up on July 1, 2014.

Here are some annotated excerpts from the Fee Schedule - Adopted Text (PDF):

Title 16, California Code of Regulations - Amend Section 1749 - Fee Schedule changes go into effect July 1, 2014:

(h) The fee for the issuance or renewal of a wholesaler's license is seven hundred eighty dollars ($780) [six hundred dollars ($600)].

(j) The fee for the issuance of a license as a designated representative pursuant to Section 4053 of the Business and Professions Code shall be three hundred thirty dollars ($330) [two hundred fifty dollars ($250)]. ... The fee for the annual renewal of a license as a designated representative shall be one hundred ninety-five dollars ($195) [one hundred fifty dollars ($150)].

(k) The fee for the issuance or renewal of a license as a nonresident wholesaler is seven hundred eighty dollars ($780) [six hundred dollars ($600)].

The Board's Fee Schedule WebPage:
California Board of Pharmacy - Laws and Regulations - Regulations Approved in 2014 - Fee Schedule (webpage)

Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

Training intended for Designated Representative and Designated Representative-3PL license applicants

CA HMDR Exemptee online internet-based training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc.
The Exemptee Institute

NEW! CA Designated Representative-3PL online training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc.- We'll send you the 3PL training affidavit upon successful course completion.
CA Designated Representative online web-based training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc. - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
FL Certified Designated Representative (CDR) online exam prep course - Lots of practice exams - Practice makes perfect!
The Designated Representative Institute

Renew Your License Early - Avoid New Computer System Disruptions - CA Board of Pharmacy

Updated January 11, 2025

Go here, for Personal License Renewal:

https://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/licensees/personal/personal_lic_renew.shtml

- - -

California Board of Pharmacy:

"Does your license expire August 31, September 1, September 30 or October 1?

If so, please note:

The Department of Consumer Affairs is beginning its transition to a new computer system. Phase 1 implementation begins for certain departmental agencies in mid-September 2013. During this transition, there will be temporary disruptions in cashiering and other services affecting all Department of Consumer Affairs agencies, including the Board of Pharmacy. These disruptions will prevent the update of licensing records available online. (The Board of Pharmacy will transfer to the new system in phase 2.)

If your license renewal date falls between August 31 to October 1 (inclusive), these cashiering disruptions could affect you.

Please renew your license early! Do not wait and risk delayed renewal of your license!"


Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

California Board of Pharmacy - License Renewal - Don't be late

• California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Training (for 3PL, wholesalers, reverse distributors). Board-approved.

Updated November 15, 2020

This is worth repeating.

Don't get caught scrambling!  Make sure you start the renewal process no later than 4 weeks before your license expires.

CA Board of Pharmacy - Personal License Information/Renewal:

"Approximately six weeks before the expiration date of your license, a renewal application will be mailed to your last known address of record. Licensees are responsible for renewing their licenses even if they do not receive a renewal notice. The board does not send duplicate renewal applications.

If you have not received the renewal notice within 4 weeks of expiration of the license, you may renew your license by submitting a Request for Renewal form. Do not submit a renewal request more than 60 days before the expiration date of the license.

It takes a minimum of three weeks to process your renewal and another three weeks to receive the renewed license in the mail. It will take longer if your renewal application is deficient. Examples of deficiencies are: Failure to have the proper signatures(s) in the designated area on the renewal notice, failing to enter CE hours, or failure to submit name change documents. You will be notified in writing of any deficiencies. Frequently facilities undergoing name changes, ownership changes, location changes or changes in key officers must submit a more detailed application. The board will contact you if this is necessary."

Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

-------

California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Training (for 3PL, wholesalers, reverse distributors). Board-approved.

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training - New!
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

California Board of Pharmacy - Personal License Renewal

• Buy a California Designated Representative course now, for:
        Wholesalers | 3PL | Reverse Distributors
• California Designated Representative Training Courses (wholesaler, third-party logistics provider, reverse distributor) - Board Approved

Updated December 18, 2018

Don't get caught scrambling!  Make sure you start the renewal process no later than 4 weeks before your license expires.

Question:  I did not receive my renewal notice and my license is coming up for renewal. What do I do?

Answer:

California State Board of Pharmacy - Personal License Information/Renewal:

"Approximately six weeks before the expiration date of your license, a renewal application will be mailed to your last known address of record. Licensees are responsible for renewing their licenses even if they do not receive a renewal notice. The board does not send duplicate renewal applications.

If you have not received the renewal notice within 4 weeks of expiration of the license, you may renew your license by submitting a Request for Renewal form. Do not submit a renewal request more than 60 days before the expiration date of the license.

It takes a minimum of three weeks to process your renewal and another three weeks to receive the renewed license in the mail. It will take longer if your renewal application is deficient. Examples of deficiencies are: Failure to have the proper signatures(s) in the designated area on the renewal notice, failing to enter CE hours, or failure to submit name change documents. You will be notified in writing of any deficiencies. Frequently facilities undergoing name changes, ownership changes, location changes or changes in key officers must submit a more detailed application. The board will contact you if this is necessary.   ..."

Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

--------------------

California Designated Representative Training Courses (approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy) - For wholesalers, third-party logistics providers, reverse distributors

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

CA Board of Pharmacy - License Information and Renewal

Updated November 20, 2025

Question:
I did not receive my renewal notice and my license is coming up for renewal. What do I do?

Answer:
     CA Board of Pharmacy - Personal License Information/Renewal:

"Approximately six weeks before the expiration date of your license, a renewal application will be mailed to your last known address of record. Licensees are responsible for renewing their licenses even if they do not receive a renewal notice. The board does not send duplicate renewal applications.   

If you have not received the renewal notice within 4 weeks of expiration of the license, you may renew your license by submitting a Request for Renewal form. Do not submit a renewal request more than 60 days before the expiration date of the license."

Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

Earn a training affidavit  -  Training programs for California Designated Representative license applicants

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

CA Designated Representative Licensee Info

• Buy a California Designated Representative training course now for:
       Wholesalers | 3PL | Reverse Distributors
• California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Training - for 3PL, wholesalers, reverse distributors. Board-approved.

Updated July 19, 2016

The Board's website has been redesigned.  Therefore, the link in the original post has broken; and the related four informational areas have changed and appear in new and different places on the website.

Here's the link to the CA Board of Pharmacy website

- - - original post follows below - - -

Designated Representative (formerly called Exemptee) - CA Board of Pharmacy Information for Licensees directs you to these four (4) informational areas:

1. Cancellation of Permit 
2. Change of Designated Representative-in-Charge (PDF) 
3. Name/Address Change 
4. Renewal of Permit

Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

----------

California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Training - for 3PL, wholesalers, reverse distributors. Board-approved.

- - -

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Related articles

• CA Pharmacy Designated Representative Training - Very Popular (skillsplusinfo.blogspot.com)
• CA Pharmacy Designated Representative - Online CBT Training (skillsplusinfo.blogspot.com)
• Florida Certified Designated Representative (FL CDR) Exam Prep (skillsplusinfo.blogspot.com)
• FL Certified Designated Representative - Use The Most Current CIB (skillsplusinfo.blogspot.com)
• Select e-Learning That Is Pure, Safe and Effective (skillsplusinfo.blogspot.com)

CA Designated Representative Renewal Form

• The top choice for CDR and Exemptee training! Designated Representative Training | Exemptee Training. California Designated Representative online training courses. Florida CDR training and examination preparation. California HMDR Exemptee online training certification.
  
• Board-approved California Designated Representative courses:
   - Wholesaler Training Course
   - 3PL Training Course
   - Reverse Distributor Training Course
  

Updated March 17, 2026

You may renew your license online no more than 60 days before the expiration date of the license.

Find your renewal form here:

Personal License Information/Renewal - California Board of Pharmacy

Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

- - -

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

HMDR Inspectors Asking About Refresher Training

Don't forget about keeping up-to-date. Refresher training is a recommended best practice to keep current.

This might sound obvious, but stop and think about it. If you're already recognized by the Board of Pharmacy or the Department of Health Services as a Designated Representative, or Exemptee, respectively, when was the last time you took a refresher training course?

Rules and regulations can change over time, and it's easy to forget things over time. Additionally, it's been heard on the street that some inspectors are asking about evidence of refresher training.

Isn't it time you get refreshed every couple of years?

Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog
Return Home (mobile): http://exemptee.mofuse.mobi/

How To Renew Your CA Pharmacy Designated Representative License

According to the CA Board of Pharmacy:

"Approximately 6 weeks before the expiration date of your license, a renewal application will be mailed to your last known address of record. Licensees are responsible for renewing their licenses even if they do not receive a renewal notice. The Board does not send duplicate renewal applications. If you have not received the renewal notice within 4 weeks of expiration of the license, you may renew your license by submitting a Request for Renewal form. Do not submit a renewal request more than 60 days before the expiration date of the license." (Source: Information for Licensees)

In case you need the Request for Renewal form, go here, to License Renewal, to find the link to the most current version of the Request for Renewal of Designated Representative form.

Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog
Return Home (mobile): http://exemptee.mofuse.mobi/

Common HMDR Renewal Inspection Violations

• Buy now! California Exemptee license training certification course

Updated June 9, 2026

The PDF is no longer posted on the program's website.

---  the original post follows below  ---

California HMDR renewal inspections can take place annually, unannounced, at any HMDR facility during normal business hours. A customer complaint or other referral may trigger an inspection.

Common violations reported include:

• Dispensing legend devices without a valid HMDR exemptee on premise
• Lack of dispensing records for legend devices
• Inadequate procedures for the cleaning and repair of rental devices
• Inadequate staff training or patient/caregiver consultation
• Inadequate record of complaints or review of customer complaints to prevent reoccurrence

Source:   California HMDR FAQ Listing (PDF) - find this PDF on the California Home Medical Device Retail Program website

Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

Buy now! California Exemptee license training certification course

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

It Is Up To You - To Renew Your Designated Representative License

• Register now! Board-approved California Designated Representative training for:
        Wholesalers | 3PL | Reverse Distributors

Updated June 28, 2025

According to the California Board of Pharmacy:

"Approximately six weeks before the expiration date of your license, a renewal postcard will be mailed to your last known address of record. Licensees are responsible for renewing their licenses even if they do not receive a renewal postcard. The board does not send duplicate renewal postcards.

You may renew your license online no more than 60 days before the expiration date of the license.

It takes three to six weeks to receive the renewed license in the mail."

Source:  https://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/licensees/personal/personal_lic.shtml

Return Home:  The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute