⚠️ 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 Florida Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/CLS) License: Georgia → Florida

Everything you need to know about transferring your clinical laboratory scientist (mls/cls) license from Georgia to Florida

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Florida Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Georgia (GA)	Florida (FL)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $0 for individual personnel (no individual state license required). However, Georgia does charge fees for facility clinical laboratory licenses and for laboratory director licenses. Fee amounts are set by the Board and not fixed in the rules text.; license fee: $0; total initial fees: $0; confidence: high	application fee: $100; license fee: $105; total initial fees: $205; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 36; Fee: $0	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 20; Fee: $136

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

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Georgia — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 36; Fee: $0; Florida — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 20; Fee: $136.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Florida Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel →
2
Request credential verification from Georgia Department of Community Health (for facility/laboratory licensure under Chapter 111-8-10) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Georgia board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Florida Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel.

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.

Florida Licensing Board

Board: Florida Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Website: https://floridasclinicallabs.gov/
Phone: (850) 488-0595

Contact Florida Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Get your Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/CLS) transfer checklist for Florida

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	Georgia (GA)	Florida (FL)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $0 for individual personnel (no individual state license required). However, Georgia does charge fees for facility clinical laboratory licenses and for laboratory director licenses. Fee amounts are set by the Board and not fixed in the rules text.; license fee: $0; total initial fees: $0; confidence: high	application fee: $100; license fee: $105; total initial fees: $205; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 36; Fee: $0	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 20; Fee: $136

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 Florida Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel →

Request credential verification from Georgia Department of Community Health (for facility/laboratory licensure under Chapter 111-8-10) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Georgia board →

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

Submit your application to Florida Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel.

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: Georgia → Florida

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Florida Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Transfer Your Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/CLS) License: Georgia → Florida

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Florida Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages