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Phlebotomist Licensing Requirements by State

Phlebotomist licensing rules differ by state. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) compilation and responsible state boards (current as of May 15, 2026), this registry compares education hours, initial and renewal fees, exams, background checks and reciprocity notes across 51 boards. Use the table to compare differences, then verify the current rule with the responsible board before applying.

Phlebotomist across 51 state boards. Nearest coverage peers (51-state band): Athletic Trainer, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Dental Assistant.

By ·Compiled from official state licensing boards

States regulated
51
Require an exam
100%
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Board Pathway Strip

Phlebotomist: 51 boards · exam on 100% · background check on 100%. Same-lane boards: Athletic Trainer, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Dental Assistant.

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Phlebotomist: 51/51 boards require an exam (100%); unusually uniform for healthcare. Athletic Trainer is the usual same-lane contrast.

Board thresholds for Phlebotomist drift board-to-board; the same pattern shows up on Athletic Trainer and Certified Nurse-Midwife in healthcare. Methodology notes live on our methods page.

Phlebotomist states

51

Below median

Board gates for Phlebotomist: exam on 51/51 (100%), background check on 51/51 (100%) , most boards skip mandated CE hours . Stack that against Athletic Trainer / Certified Nurse-Midwife before calling this license soft or hard.

Phlebotomist: nationwide coverage neighbours

Coverage band

Phlebotomist boards vs Athletic Trainer / Certified Nurse-Midwife - state table

51 states
State Edu. Hours Exam Init. Fee Renewal Cycle CE Hrs Same-board peer
Alabama 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Veterinarian · Athletic Agent
Alaska 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Tow Truck Operator · Armed Security Guard
Arizona 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Certified Nurse-Midwife · Debt Collector
Arkansas 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Armed Security Guard · Casino/Gaming Dealer
California 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Dental Hygienist · Esthetician
Colorado 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Hair Braider · Land Surveyor
Connecticut 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Insurance Agent · Locksmith
Delaware 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Land Surveyor · Massage Therapist
District of Columbia 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Insurance Agent · Locksmith
Florida 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Secondary School Teacher · Tattoo Artist
Georgia 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Surgical Technologist · Water Well Driller
Hawaii 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Court Reporter / Stenographer · Elementary School Teacher
Idaho 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Fire Sprinkler Installer · Home Health Aide
Illinois 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Home Inspector · Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Indiana 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Insurance Agent · Locksmith
Iowa 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) · Glazier
Kansas 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Roofer · Sign Language Interpreter
Kentucky 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Septic System Installer · Taxi/Ride-Share Driver
Louisiana 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Respiratory Therapist · Septic System Installer
Maine 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Arborist / Tree Surgeon · Body Piercer
Maryland 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Animal Breeder · Bartender / Alcohol Server
Massachusetts 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Veterinary Technician · Athletic Trainer
Michigan 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Auctioneer · Chauffeur / Limousine Driver
Minnesota 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Certified Nurse-Midwife · Debt Collector
Mississippi 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Cosmetologist · Electrologist
Missouri 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Certified Public Accountant (CPA) · Dental Assistant
Montana 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Court Reporter / Stenographer · Elementary School Teacher
Nebraska 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Dental Assistant · Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Nevada 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Home Health Aide · Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
New Hampshire 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Electrician · Fire Sprinkler Installer
New Jersey 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Elementary School Teacher · Funeral Director / Embalmer
New Mexico 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Esthetician · Hair Braider
New York 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Insurance Agent · Locksmith
North Carolina 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Court Reporter / Stenographer · Elementary School Teacher
North Dakota 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Debt Collector · Elevator Installer
Ohio 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Insurance Agent · Locksmith
Oklahoma 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Landscape Architect · Medical Assistant
Oregon 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Medical Assistant · Optician (Dispensing)
Pennsylvania 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Medical Assistant · Optician (Dispensing)
Rhode Island 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Taxi/Ride-Share Driver · Arborist / Tree Surgeon
South Carolina 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Auctioneer · Chauffeur / Limousine Driver
South Dakota 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Barber · Childcare Center Director
Tennessee 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Hair Braider · Land Surveyor
Texas 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) · Mobile Home Installer
Utah 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Optometrist · Physical Therapist
Vermont 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Real Estate Broker · School Librarian / Media Specialist
Virginia 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Occupational Therapist · Pharmacist
Washington 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Radiologic Technologist · School Bus Driver
West Virginia 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Veterinarian · Athletic Agent
Wisconsin 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also School Counselor · Substitute Teacher
Wyoming 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Amusement Ride Operator · Barber

What to do with this

Phlebotomist is regulated in 51 states -- here's how to use that before you act.

  • Compare Phlebotomist's requirements against every other tracked profession. Browse all professions
  • #65 of 97 professions by number of states requiring a license -- see which states are strictest overall. State burden rankings
  • Check whether your license transfers under an interstate compact before assuming you need to start over. Reciprocity guide

Requirements are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research and verified against state board sites where possible; always confirm current rules with the licensing board before relying on any single row.

Data sources

Related

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Data sourced from NCSL, Institute for Justice, and state licensing board websites. See our methodology for details.

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only; not professional licensing advice. Verify current requirements with your state board before making career decisions.

Every figure on PlainCredential is rendered directly from NCSL and state occupational- licensing board data, no number is typed in by an editor. Phlebotomist requirements from NCSL and state board schedules: 51 rows, no hand-typed figures. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.