Phlebotomist / Illinois
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Illinois Phlebotomist License Requirements

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

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Draws blood for tests, transfusions, and research.

What the Illinois data shows for Phlebotomists

Illinois sets the entry bar for phlebotomists at 1,000 training hours and a passing score on a state-approved exam. A background check is a standard part of the process. The credential is administered under Illinois's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

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

Illinois evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Phlebotomist · Illinois

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 Illinois

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 Illinois licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Phlebotomist in Illinois? ▼
Illinois requires 1000 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Phlebotomist in Illinois? ▼
Certification as a phlebotomist in Illinois means clearing the state's checklist: 1000 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Illinois licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Phlebotomist license to Illinois from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for phlebotomists in Illinois - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Illinois licensing board for the current process.
Does Illinois require a background check for Phlebotomist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for phlebotomist licensing in Illinois. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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

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

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