​​Laboratory Personnel Licensing  

First Time Applicants:

California state law requires that licensed clinical laboratories in California employ testing personnel who are licensed by the State. The new personnel license application process requires the steps below.

Need help? If you have any questions or difficulties, visit our New Application Video Tutorial, or check out our personnel FAQs page.

Important Announcement

Coming fall 2024, there will be a 2.99% service fee
for each credit card transaction. ​​

Laboratory Field Services (LFS) fees are non-refundable and are subject to change with each fiscal year. Refer to the LFS fee schedule for a full list of fees associated with clinical laboratory facility registration and licensing.

 View the LFS Fee Schedule​

*Note: Application fee must be paid using a valid Visa, MasterCard credit card, or an E-Check.

1. Create an online account

Request access to the Laboratory Field Services application. 
 

2. Log into your account

Log in to your account, create an application, sign the attestation page, upload documents, continue an incomplete application, or check the status of an application.

Applying After Abandonment:

If you do not submit all of the required documents for your application, it is possible that your application will be abandoned. In this case you will need to reapply for your license/certification. In order to apply, you will need to follow the steps listed below:

1.  Log into your account 

2.  Under the “Need a License/Certificate? Apply Here” section, click the “Apply Now” button.

3.  Complete the application. 
   

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Renewal Applicants:

For information and instructions on how to renew your clinical laboratory personnel license or certificate, visit the LFS personnel renewal web page.

Resources 

• Laboratory and Personnel Lists​
  

• License Verification
  

• Renewal and Continuing Education

• Changing Key Demographic Information
  

• Training Programs

•  Approved Certifying Organization Examinations

• Online personnel licensing and certification application FAQs