How to Get a Pest control License in Indiana (2026)
Quick answer
A pesticide business license is required to apply pesticides for hire to another person's property or advertise those services; it is separate from an individual applicator license.
Exam
Commercial applicator licensure requires certification by examination; a registered technician must pass the Core examination.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
How do I get this license?
Check the licensing authority
Board
Office of Indiana State Chemist, Pesticide Section
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Indiana State Chemist Office~Pesticide Section
Official sourceOfficial agency page
Check your qualifications
Exam
Commercial applicator licensure requires certification by examination; a registered technician must pass the Core examination.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Individuals seeking an Indiana registered technician registration (RT), must have passed a written Core exam
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What else should I know?
Agency guidance
A pesticide business license is required to apply pesticides for hire to another person's property or advertise those services; it is separate from an individual applicator license.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Any person (individual, partnership, corporation, etc.) who applies pesticides for hire, within the state of Indiana, to the property of another or who advertises that they apply pesticides for hire must obtain an Indiana pesticide business licenseOfficial source
Agency guidance
A business must employ at least one certified pesticide applicator and submit applications for the business and each applicator or technician.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Employ at least one certified pesticide applicator. 2: Submit a completed application form for the business and each applicator and technician.Official source
When do I renew, and is CE required?
Have a license or permit? Use the expiration date printed on it to set up your calendar and reminders.
What does it cost?
Bonds and insurance
Insurance
Pesticide businesses must submit a certificate of insurance.
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Which official sources support this guide?
Official sources and verification (6)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Office of Indiana State Chemist, Pesticide Section
Office of Indiana State Chemist, Pesticide Section
Indiana State Chemist Office~Pesticide SectionOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://iar.iga.in.gov/code/2026/355/4
355 IAC 4Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Commercial applicator licensure requires certification by examination; a registered technician must pass the Core examination.
Commercial applicator licensure requires certification by examination; a registered technician must pass the Core examination.
Individuals seeking an Indiana registered technician registration (RT), must have passed a written Core examOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pesticide businesses must submit a certificate of insurance.
Pesticide businesses must submit a certificate of insurance.
Submit a certificate of insuranceOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A pesticide business license is required to apply pesticides for hire to another person's property or advertise those services; it is separate from an individual applicator license.
A pesticide business license is required to apply pesticides for hire to another person's property or advertise those services; it is separate from an individual applicator license.
Any person (individual, partnership, corporation, etc.) who applies pesticides for hire, within the state of Indiana, to the property of another or who advertises that they apply pesticides for hire must obtain an Indiana pesticide business licenseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A business must employ at least one certified pesticide applicator and submit applications for the business and each applicator or technician.
A business must employ at least one certified pesticide applicator and submit applications for the business and each applicator or technician.
Employ at least one certified pesticide applicator. 2: Submit a completed application form for the business and each applicator and technician.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Not yet verified: license fee, required hours, renewal, continuing education — see the official agency.
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