Phlebotomist / Colorado
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Colorado Phlebotomist License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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What the Colorado data shows for Phlebotomists

To practice as a phlebotomist in Colorado, the state licensing board requires 1,000 documented education or training hours, a passing score on a state-approved exam. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. The regulation sits under Colorado's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Upfront cost is $100 on a 2-year cycle. Colorado doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Colorado reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Phlebotomist · Colorado

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Colorado

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Colorado licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Phlebotomist in Colorado? ▼
In Colorado, the license path calls for 1000 education/training hours, a passing exam score, and a $100 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Phlebotomist in Colorado? ▼
To become a licensed phlebotomist in Colorado, you must meet the state's requirements including 1000 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Colorado licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Phlebotomist license to Colorado from another state? ▼
Colorado evaluates out-of-state phlebotomist licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the Colorado licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Colorado require a background check for Phlebotomist licensing? ▼
Yes, Colorado requires a criminal background check as part of the phlebotomist licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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Phlebotomist in Colorado is one requirement row in a phlebotomist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Colorado's phlebotomist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Phlebotomist in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer guide
  • See how Colorado's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Colorado overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Colorado licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.