Phlebotomist / Georgia
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Georgia Phlebotomist License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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What the Georgia data shows for Phlebotomists

Becoming a licensed phlebotomist in Georgia means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 1,000 training hours, a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a background history check. Georgia regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Budget $100 to get started on a 2-year cycle. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Georgia, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

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

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Phlebotomist · Georgia

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 Georgia

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 Georgia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Phlebotomist in Georgia? ▼
Georgia's requirements cover 1000 hours of education or training, a state exam, and an initial fee of $100. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Phlebotomist in Georgia? ▼
To become a licensed phlebotomist in Georgia, you must meet the state's requirements including 1000 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Georgia licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Phlebotomist license to Georgia from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for phlebotomists in Georgia - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Georgia licensing board for the current process.
Does Georgia require a background check for Phlebotomist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the phlebotomist licensing process in Georgia. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.

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

  • See how Georgia'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 Georgia's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Georgia overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Georgia 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.