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

Quick answer

Commercial applicators need a business license and a qualified supervisor licensed for the work performed.

Exam

Qualified supervisors and certified operators must pass written examinations for each class or subclass sought.

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Renewal

Submit the required renewal application by the license termination date.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Colorado Department of Agriculture

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Colorado Department of Agriculture
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Digital Pesticide Applicator License
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Exam

    Qualified supervisors and certified operators must pass written examinations for each class or subclass sought.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Pass a written examination in each class or subclass of pesticide application, or device use
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    apply for licensure through the Colorado Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator Online Portal
    Official source
  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

Commercial applicators need a business license and a qualified supervisor licensed for the work performed.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
A commercial applicator business license may only be issued for the class or subclass of pesticide application in which the qualified supervisor employed or otherwise retained by the commercial applicator is licensed.
Official source

Agency guidance

Qualified supervisors and certified operators hold individual licenses. Their license duration is set by the commissioner and cannot exceed three years.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Licenses issued pursuant to section 35-10-115 shall be valid for a period determined by the commissioner, but the duration of such license shall not exceed three years.
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Submit the required renewal application by the license termination date.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
A licensee shall submit a renewal application in the form and manner designated by the commissioner on or before the termination date of such license
Official source

Continuing education topics

Renewal without examination may be available after completing the commissioner's competency requirements within the prior three years.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
completed, within the previous three years, the competency requirements established by the commissioner.
Official source

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What does it cost?

Bonds and insurance

Insurance

Commercial applicator businesses must carry at least $400,000 liability insurance.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Obtain liability insurance in the minimum amount of four hundred thousand dollars
Official source

Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a pest control license in Colorado?

Submit the required renewal application by the license termination date.

Source and quotation
A licensee shall submit a renewal application in the form and manner designated by the commissioner on or before the termination date of such license
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (9)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

Colorado Department of Agriculture

Colorado Department of Agriculture

Colorado Department of Agriculture
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://mycolorado.gov/app-services/digital-pesticide-applicator-license

Digital Pesticide Applicator License
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://ag.colorado.gov/pesticide-applicator-licensing-online-portal

apply for licensure through the Colorado Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator Online Portal
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Qualified supervisors and certified operators must pass written examinations for each class or subclass sought.

Qualified supervisors and certified operators must pass written examinations for each class or subclass sought.

Pass a written examination in each class or subclass of pesticide application, or device use
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Insurance

Commercial applicator businesses must carry at least $400,000 liability insurance.

Commercial applicator businesses must carry at least $400,000 liability insurance.

Obtain liability insurance in the minimum amount of four hundred thousand dollars
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Submit the required renewal application by the license termination date.

A licensee shall submit a renewal application in the form and manner designated by the commissioner on or before the termination date of such license Applies to: Qualified supervisor or certified operator

A licensee shall submit a renewal application in the form and manner designated by the commissioner on or before the termination date of such license
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

Renewal without examination may be available after completing the commissioner's competency requirements within the prior three years.

Renewal without examination may be available after completing the commissioner's competency requirements within the prior three years.

completed, within the previous three years, the competency requirements established by the commissioner.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Commercial applicators need a business license and a qualified supervisor licensed for the work performed.

Commercial applicators need a business license and a qualified supervisor licensed for the work performed.

A commercial applicator business license may only be issued for the class or subclass of pesticide application in which the qualified supervisor employed or otherwise retained by the commercial applicator is licensed.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Qualified supervisors and certified operators hold individual licenses. Their license duration is set by the commissioner and cannot exceed three years.

Qualified supervisors and certified operators hold individual licenses. Their license duration is set by the commissioner and cannot exceed three years.

Licenses issued pursuant to section 35-10-115 shall be valid for a period determined by the commissioner, but the duration of such license shall not exceed three years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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