Port status: every request with progress, dates, and documents
Stages
Signed LOA
Most requests need a hand-signed LOA before they can move past Submitted. The LOA is not available immediately — we review your submission first, and the download unlocks once the request is approved.1
Download the LOA
Available once PharmaTools approves the request. Every field is pre-filled; only the signature box is blank.
2
Have the customer sign it
They print, sign, and date the signature box, then return it to you.
3
Upload the signed PDF
Drop it into the upload area in the drawer. PDF only, up to 10 MB.
The port drawer, with the stage pipeline and the signed LOA upload
After the port completes
Have the customer contact their former provider to confirm that the Transfer, Leave as Is, and Disconnect instructions were actually carried out. Numbers marked Disconnect sometimes keep billing until the customer confirms directly. Ported numbers appear in your fax profiles automatically, with a license key ready to hand to the customer.FAQ
Why can't I download the LOA yet?
Why can't I download the LOA yet?
The request is still at Pending Approval by PharmaTools. We check the submitted details first; the Download LOA button appears once the request is approved.
How long does a port take?
How long does a port take?
The earliest requested port date is 5 business days out, and the carrier confirms a firm date once it validates the request. Missing invoices and mismatched account names are the most common causes of delay.
The request has been at Submitted for a while.
The request has been at Submitted for a while.
Check whether the signed LOA has been uploaded — requests don’t advance without it. If it’s uploaded and the invoice is attached, contact PharmaTools with the request ID.
Can the customer sign electronically?
Can the customer sign electronically?
The LOA needs a hand-signed signature box. Have them print, sign, date, and return it, then upload the scanned PDF.
What does 'Firm date confirmed' mean for the pharmacy?
What does 'Firm date confirmed' mean for the pharmacy?
The carrier has committed to a cutover date. Tell the customer to expect a brief interruption around that date and not to cancel anything with their old provider beforehand.
The port completed — is there anything left to do?
The port completed — is there anything left to do?
Yes. Have the customer confirm with the former provider that the Transfer, Leave as Is, and Disconnect instructions were enacted, so disconnected numbers stop billing.
A number was rejected. What now?
A number was rejected. What now?
The rejection reason points at what to fix — usually the account holder name, account number, or address. Correct it and resubmit; note that a failed attempt carries a $15.00 CAD fee per number.