How to Get a Pest control License in Arizona (2026)

Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division

Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division

Arizona Department of Agriculture Pest Management Division FAQ's

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Open the official agency page

https://opm.azda.gov/FAQ.php

LICENSING FAQ's:

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Open the official agency page

https://opmssl.azda.gov/Applications/Applicator/New/NewApplicatorInitial_SCS.php

AZ Pest Management Division - New Applicator Application Form

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Certified applicator: submit the application, fee and lawful-presence evidence; pass Core and at least one category-specific examination with 75% or higher.

Certified applicator: submit the application, fee and lawful-presence evidence; pass Core and at least one category-specific examination with 75% or higher.

To become a certified applicator an individual must submit a completed application, the application fee, the statement and evidence of lawful presence, and pass the Core and at least one category-specific examination with a score of 75% or higher to become certified in that specific category.

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18 years old

18

An applicant for initial certification shall be at least 18 years of age.

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$55

55

APPLICATOR CERT - NEW $55.00

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Pest-management businesses generally need a business license; a business licensee must have a registered qualifying party for its service categories. Statutory and rule exemptions apply.

Pest-management businesses generally need a business license; a business licensee must have a registered qualifying party for its service categories. Statutory and rule exemptions apply.

A person doing an activity defined as the business of pest management shall first possess a valid business license, unless the person is: 1. A political subdivision; 2. Acting on behalf of a business licensee or political subdivision; or 3. Otherwise exempt by this Chapter or the PMD’s statutes. ... A business licensee or school district shall only do an activity defined as the business of pest management if the business licensee or school district has a registered qualifying party.

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Certified-applicator renewal costs $55 for one year or $99 for two years.

Certified-applicator renewal costs $55 for one year or $99 for two years.

APPLICATOR CERT - RENEWAL - 1 YR $55.00 APPLICATOR CERT - RENEWAL - 2 YR $99.00

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Business licensing is separate: a new license costs $185; renewal costs $185 for one year or $333 for two years.

Business licensing is separate: a new license costs $185; renewal costs $185 for one year or $333 for two years.

BUSINESS LICENSE - NEW $185.00 BUSINESS LICENSE - RENEW - 1 YR $185.00 BUSINESS LICENSE - RENEW - 2 YR $333.00

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New certified and qualified applicator applicants must submit fingerprints for the background check.

New certified and qualified applicator applicants must submit fingerprints for the background check.

An individual who applies for certification as a new applicator or a new qualified applicator shall submit to the division a full set of fingerprints and fees as required by section 41-1750.

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Certification expires May 31 and cannot be transferred. Initial certification expires the following calendar year; renew for one or two years.

Applicator certification is not transferable, expires on May 31, and is: 1. Issued with an expiration in the following calendar year as an initial certification, 2. Renewable for one or two years, depending on the renewal period selected by the applicant Applies to: Certified applicator

Applicator certification is not transferable, expires on May 31, and is: 1. Issued with an expiration in the following calendar year as an initial certification, 2. Renewable for one or two years, depending on the renewal period selected by the applicant

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Certified applicators who are not qualified applicators need 6 CEUs for one-year renewal or 12 for two years. Qualified applicators need 12 or 24 CEUs respectively.

Certified applicators who are not qualified applicators need 6 CEUs for one-year renewal or 12 for two years. Qualified applicators need 12 or 24 CEUs respectively.

A. A certified applicator who is not a QA shall, during the current certification period, obtain six CEUs in order to renew the certification for one year or 12 CEUs in order to renew for two years. B. A QA shall, during the current certification period, obtain 12 CEUs in order to renew the certification for one year or 24 CEUs in order to renew for two years.

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An examination waiver may be granted for certification under another state, federal or tribal EPA-approved plan, after application and agency verification of comparable category competency.

An examination waiver may be granted for certification under another state, federal or tribal EPA-approved plan, after application and agency verification of comparable category competency.

The Director may waive the examination requirements in whole or in part for an individual who is certified as an applicator by another state, federal, or tribal agency under an approved EPA certification plan. ... Upon verification of like competency standards for each category of certification requested, the Department shall issue an Arizona certification.

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