California REQUIRES that all Phlebotomy Technicians or Phlebotomists who work in California hold a California Phlebotomy License.
One of the requirements of licensure is that all Phlebotomists must take and pass a Phlebotomy certification examination from an approved certifying organization. AMT is approved as a certifying organization by the State of California.
Please note that submitting the AMT application to take the approved AMT Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) examination DOES NOT double as the application for the State of California. A separate application must be submitted to the State (only the application, no exam would be required if taking the AMT exam).
For more information on how to apply to the State of California, visit the California Department of Public Health.