Phlebotomist / North Dakota
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North Dakota Phlebotomist License Requirements

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What the North Dakota data shows for Phlebotomists

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

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

North Dakota 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 · North Dakota

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 North Dakota

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 North Dakota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Phlebotomist in North Dakota? ▼
North Dakota 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 North Dakota? ▼
Certification as a phlebotomist in North Dakota means clearing the state's checklist: 1000 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The North Dakota licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Phlebotomist license to North Dakota from another state? ▼
Out-of-state phlebotomist credentials get a case-by-case review in North Dakota rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the North Dakota licensing board.
Does North Dakota require a background check for Phlebotomist licensing? ▼
North Dakota does require a background check before issuing a phlebotomist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

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

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