⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Maryland Department of Health directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/CLS) License: District of Columbia → Maryland

Everything you need to know about transferring your clinical laboratory scientist (mls/cls) license from District of Columbia to Maryland

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We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Maryland Department of Health to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	District of Columbia (DC)	Maryland (MD)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $0 (no state application fee because no state license exists for individual CLS personnel); license fee: $0 (no state license fee because no state license exists for individual CLS personnel); total initial fees: $0; confidence: high	application fee: $0 — no state application fee because no state license is required; license fee: $0 — no state license fee because no state license is required; total initial fees: $0; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years (ASCP BOC CMP cycle); CE hours: 36; Fee: $0	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 36; Fee: $0 — no state renewal fee because no state license is required

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: District of Columbia — Period: 3 years (ASCP BOC CMP cycle); CE hours: 36; Fee: $0; Maryland — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 36; Fee: $0 — no state renewal fee because no state license is required.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Maryland Department of Health →
2
Request credential verification from District of Columbia Department of Health — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit District of Columbia board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Maryland Department of Health.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Maryland Licensing Board

Board: Maryland Department of Health
Website: https://health.maryland.gov/
Phone: (410) 767-6500

Contact Maryland Department of Health to confirm current transfer requirements →

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LicenseMap is a research tool and does not provide legal, financial, or professional licensing advice. Licensing requirements vary by state and change frequently. Verify all information directly with your state licensing board before making licensing decisions.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	District of Columbia (DC)	Maryland (MD)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $0 (no state application fee because no state license exists for individual CLS personnel); license fee: $0 (no state license fee because no state license exists for individual CLS personnel); total initial fees: $0; confidence: high	application fee: $0 — no state application fee because no state license is required; license fee: $0 — no state license fee because no state license is required; total initial fees: $0; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years (ASCP BOC CMP cycle); CE hours: 36; Fee: $0	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 36; Fee: $0 — no state renewal fee because no state license is required

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Maryland Department of Health →

Request credential verification from District of Columbia Department of Health — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit District of Columbia board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Maryland Department of Health.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/CLS) License: District of Columbia → Maryland

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Maryland Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Transfer Your Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/CLS) License: District of Columbia → Maryland

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Maryland Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages