Phlebotomist / Michigan
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Michigan Phlebotomist License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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What the Michigan data shows for Phlebotomists

To practice as a phlebotomist in Michigan, 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 Michigan's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

The initial price tag is $100 every 2 years. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Michigan, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Michigan 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 · Michigan

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 Michigan

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 Michigan licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Phlebotomist in Michigan? ▼
Michigan 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 Michigan? ▼
To become a licensed phlebotomist in Michigan, you must meet the state's requirements including 1000 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Michigan licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Phlebotomist license to Michigan from another state? ▼
Michigan 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 Michigan licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Michigan require a background check for Phlebotomist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for phlebotomist licensing in Michigan. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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

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

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

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