Phlebotomist / Missouri
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Missouri 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 Missouri data shows for Phlebotomists

Missouri's path to phlebotomist licensure runs through 1,000 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a criminal history screening. Missouri folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, 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 Missouri, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Missouri handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Phlebotomist · Missouri

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 Missouri

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 Missouri licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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