Business entities and their responsible managing employee submit separate applications and fees.
After board approval, sole owners and RMEs register with the testing agency and pass the exam if applicable.
All licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30, every even-numbered year.
At least one year of specialized field experience as a Commercial applicator within the past four (4) years immediately preceding the filing of this application; and ... At least one year of on-site field supervision actively directing pest control projects
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Pest Control Board
At least one year of specialized field experience as a Commercial applicator within the past four (4) years immediately preceding the filing of this application; and ... At least one year of on-site field supervision actively directing pest control projects
At least one year of specialized field experience as a Commercial applicator within the past four (4) years immediately preceding the filing of this application; and ... At least one year of on-site field supervision actively directing pest control projectsOfficial source
After board approval, sole owners and RMEs register with the testing agency and pass the exam if applicable.
Upon approval, register directly with the testing agency by registration deadline date (sole owners and responsible managing employees only), and pass the exam if applicable;Official source
REQUIREMENTS & INSTRUCTIONS - PEST CONTROL OPERATOROfficial source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageBusiness entities and their responsible managing employee submit separate applications and fees.
The corporation, partnership, joint venture, LLC or LLP must file a separate application from a RME and both must pay separate fees in order to be licensed.Official source
Active Pest Control Operator renewals use the hardcopy renewal process.
PCO on active status must renew by hardcopy onlyOfficial source
The employer must also renew before the employee license can be renewed.
Employer must also be renewed before license will be renewed.Official source
RME renewal requires current Department of Agriculture commercial certification in the appropriate categories.
Must submit proof of valid, current certification with the Department of Agriculture in the appropriate category and subcategories.Official source
All licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30, every even-numbered year.
All licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30, every even-numbered year.Official source
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$30
Attach the application fee of $30 (not refundable).Official source
$278
Pest Control Operator (PCO) – active status ... $278.00Official source
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All licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30, every even-numbered year.
All licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30, every even-numbered year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Pest Control Board
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Pest Control Board
Pest Control BoardOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/pestcontrol/
Pest Control BoardOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://cca.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Require-Instruc-Appl-for-Pest-Control-Operator_1125.pdf
REQUIREMENTS & INSTRUCTIONS - PEST CONTROL OPERATOROfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
At least one year of specialized field experience as a Commercial applicator within the past four (4) years immediately preceding the filing of this application; and ... At least one year of on-site field supervision actively directing pest control projects
Sole owner or RME: one year of specialized commercial field experience within the prior four years, plus one year of on-site supervision. Document 100 jobs in the branch; substitutions follow board rules.
At least one year of specialized field experience as a Commercial applicator within the past four (4) years immediately preceding the filing of this application; and ... At least one year of on-site field supervision actively directing pest control projectsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
After board approval, sole owners and RMEs register with the testing agency and pass the exam if applicable.
After board approval, sole owners and RMEs register with the testing agency and pass the exam if applicable.
Upon approval, register directly with the testing agency by registration deadline date (sole owners and responsible managing employees only), and pass the exam if applicable;Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$30
30
Attach the application fee of $30 (not refundable).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$278
278
Pest Control Operator (PCO) – active status ... $278.00Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
All licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30, every even-numbered year.
All licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30, every even-numbered year. Applies to: Pest Control Operator
All licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30, every even-numbered year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Business entities and their responsible managing employee submit separate applications and fees.
Business entities and their responsible managing employee submit separate applications and fees.
The corporation, partnership, joint venture, LLC or LLP must file a separate application from a RME and both must pay separate fees in order to be licensed.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Active Pest Control Operator renewals use the hardcopy renewal process.
Active Pest Control Operator renewals use the hardcopy renewal process.
PCO on active status must renew by hardcopy onlyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The employer must also renew before the employee license can be renewed.
The employer must also renew before the employee license can be renewed.
Employer must also be renewed before license will be renewed.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
RME renewal requires current Department of Agriculture commercial certification in the appropriate categories.
RME renewal requires current Department of Agriculture commercial certification in the appropriate categories.
Must submit proof of valid, current certification with the Department of Agriculture in the appropriate category and subcategories.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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