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title: "PTCB Certification Cost 2026: $129 Exam Fee & Full Table"
description: "$129 for the exam — then what? The complete 2026 PTCB fee table: retakes, renewal, late and reinstatement fees, official practice tools, and who usually pays."
updated: 2026-08-04
canonical: https://ptcbready.com/ptcb-exam-cost
source-hash: 6be364c85f6c81fc
sources:
  - "PTCB CPhT program page": https://www.ptcb.org
  - "PTCB help center — renewal/late/reinstatement fees": https://ptcb.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/207090057-What-is-the-cost-to-renew-my-certification
  - "PTCB official practice tools": https://www.ptcb.org/official-ptcb-practice-tools/
  - "NHA store — ExCPT exam application": https://store.nhanow.com/excpt-exam-application-certified-pharmacy-technician-cpht.html
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# PTCB Certification Cost 2026: $129 Exam Fee & Full Table

> $129 for the exam — then what? The complete 2026 PTCB fee table: retakes, renewal, late and reinstatement fees, official practice tools, and who usually pays.

## PTCB fee schedule

| Fee | Amount | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PTCE (application + one attempt) | $129 | Same fee for every retake |
| Renewal (every 2 years) | $55 | Verified 2026-08-04 |
| Late renewal surcharge | +$25 | Total $80 after the deadline |
| Reinstatement | $95 | Up to 1 year after expiration |
| Official Practice Bank (optional) | $65 | Never required |
| Official Pre-PTCE (optional) | $29 | Single timed form |
| ExCPT (NHA) exam, for comparison | $129 | Verified 2026-08-04 on the NHA store; the circulating $125 is stale |

There are no general-public promo codes; employer and school sponsorship are the real discounts.

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