The Applicator license covers Branches 2 and 3, and work must be performed for a registered structural pest control company.
$35
Pass the Applicator examination before completing the license application.
Submit the renewal application and payment by June 30 to avoid a delinquent fee.
12 hours
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
California Structural Pest Control Board
How do I become a Structural Pest Control Board licensee?Official source
Pass the Applicator examination before completing the license application.
If You Pass: You will be directed to the SPCB online licensing system to complete the license application online.Official source
Log in to the SPCB online licensing system to complete your exam application and pay the $60 fee.Official source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageThe Applicator license covers Branches 2 and 3, and work must be performed for a registered structural pest control company.
An Applicator is licensed in Branch 2 and Branch 3 and can only perform work while working for a registered structural pest control company.Official source
An Operator can own and operate a company or serve as another owner's qualifying manager.
An Operator performs the same duties of a Field Representative except that an Operator can own and operate their own company or act as a qualifying manager for another owner.Official source
The Applicator license application must include a copy of the completed Live Scan form.
You must upload a copy of your completed live scan form in your online application.Official source
Renewals are submitted through the Connect online licensing system.
Where: Renew online through the Online Licensing System (Connect).Official source
Submit the renewal application and payment by June 30 to avoid a delinquent fee.
You must submit your renewal application and payment by June 30 to avoid a delinquent fee.Official source
12 hours
Applicators Continuing Education Requirements Total Hours | Rules and Regulations | Pesticide Use and Application | Integrated Pest Management 12 | 4 | 6 | 2Official source
Applicators: 4 hours rules and regulations, 6 pesticide use and application, and 2 integrated pest management, completed by June 30.
You must complete all CE hours by June 30 and save your certificates. Applicators Continuing Education Requirements Total Hours | Rules and Regulations | Pesticide Use and Application | Integrated Pest Management 12 | 4 | 6 | 2Official source
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$60
complete your exam application and pay the $60 fee.Official source
$35
Fill out the Applicator license application using the SPCB online licensing system and pay the $35 fee.Official source
$35
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Submit the renewal application and payment by June 30 to avoid a delinquent fee.
You must submit your renewal application and payment by June 30 to avoid a delinquent fee.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$35
Fill out the Applicator license application using the SPCB online licensing system and pay the $35 fee.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
California Structural Pest Control Board
California Structural Pest Control Board
Structural Pest Control BoardOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.pestboard.ca.gov/howdoi/lic.shtml
How do I become a Structural Pest Control Board licensee?Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://connect.pestboard.ca.gov/
Log in to the SPCB online licensing system to complete your exam application and pay the $60 fee.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass the Applicator examination before completing the license application.
Pass the Applicator examination before completing the license application.
If You Pass: You will be directed to the SPCB online licensing system to complete the license application online.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$60
60
complete your exam application and pay the $60 fee.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$35
35
Fill out the Applicator license application using the SPCB online licensing system and pay the $35 fee.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Submit the renewal application and payment by June 30 to avoid a delinquent fee.
You must submit your renewal application and payment by June 30 to avoid a delinquent fee. Applies to: Applicator license in its expiration year
You must submit your renewal application and payment by June 30 to avoid a delinquent fee.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
12 hours
12
Applicators Continuing Education Requirements Total Hours | Rules and Regulations | Pesticide Use and Application | Integrated Pest Management 12 | 4 | 6 | 2Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Applicators: 4 hours rules and regulations, 6 pesticide use and application, and 2 integrated pest management, completed by June 30.
Applicators: 4 hours rules and regulations, 6 pesticide use and application, and 2 integrated pest management, completed by June 30.
You must complete all CE hours by June 30 and save your certificates. Applicators Continuing Education Requirements Total Hours | Rules and Regulations | Pesticide Use and Application | Integrated Pest Management 12 | 4 | 6 | 2Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The Applicator license covers Branches 2 and 3, and work must be performed for a registered structural pest control company.
The Applicator license covers Branches 2 and 3, and work must be performed for a registered structural pest control company.
An Applicator is licensed in Branch 2 and Branch 3 and can only perform work while working for a registered structural pest control company.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
An Operator can own and operate a company or serve as another owner's qualifying manager.
An Operator can own and operate a company or serve as another owner's qualifying manager.
An Operator performs the same duties of a Field Representative except that an Operator can own and operate their own company or act as a qualifying manager for another owner.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The Applicator license application must include a copy of the completed Live Scan form.
The Applicator license application must include a copy of the completed Live Scan form.
You must upload a copy of your completed live scan form in your online application.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewals are submitted through the Connect online licensing system.
Renewals are submitted through the Connect online licensing system.
Where: Renew online through the Online Licensing System (Connect).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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