Since I did not graduate from a VA school, I had to have my Board of pharmacy forward on my intern hours (I think it cost me $20, but another BOP could be different). From there I had to fill out VA's application to sit for NAPLEX, which entails getting a signature from my dean. In that time I also signed up for the NAPLEX online. I would say after sending in my application I had my ATT number in 1 to 2 weeks. This time can vary though, it all depends on the speed at which VA BOP, Naplex your BOP, as well as your school are working. What was fast for one person, ended up being slower for the second. Hope this helps. Pharmasea