Phlebotomist / Virginia
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Virginia 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 Virginia data shows for Phlebotomists

Virginia 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 Virginia's licensing regime, 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 Virginia, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Virginia 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 · Virginia

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 Virginia

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 Virginia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Phlebotomist in Virginia? ▼
In Virginia, the license path calls for 1000 education/training hours, a passing exam score, and a $100 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Phlebotomist in Virginia? ▼
To become a licensed phlebotomist in Virginia, you must meet the state's requirements including 1000 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Virginia licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Phlebotomist license to Virginia from another state? ▼
Virginia doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for phlebotomists; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The Virginia licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Virginia require a background check for Phlebotomist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for phlebotomist licensing in Virginia. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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

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

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