For-hire structural pest-control workers must be licensed or employed and supervised by a licensee.
$200
Pass the license examination in the applicable phase.
Expires June 30th each year. Renew before that date to keep working without interruption.
Qualify as an NC certified applicator in good standing in the phase sought and document two years of structural pest-control work in that phase.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Structural Pest Control Section
NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control SectionOfficial source
Structural Licensing and CertificationOfficial source
Qualify as an NC certified applicator in good standing in the phase sought and document two years of structural pest-control work in that phase.
Qualify as a NC Certified Applicator (CA) (in good standing) in the phase in which they wish to become licensed, and Have two years of independently verifiable documented experience in structural pest control work in that phaseOfficial source
Pass the license examination in the applicable phase.
Certified-applicator reciprocity is limited to Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
North Carolina has Certified Applicator reciprocity agreements with the following states only: Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.Official source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageFor-hire structural pest-control workers must be licensed or employed and supervised by a licensee.
To perform structural pest control work for hire, the applicator must be licensed or employed & supervised by a licensee.Official source
The numeric license fee covers the first phase only; each additional phase costs $75.
The fee for a structural pest control license is $200.00 for the first phase, plus $75.00 for each subsequent phase.Official source
North Carolina does not reciprocate structural licenses.
North Carolina does not have a reciprocal licensing agreement with any state.Official source
Expires June 30th each year. Renew before that date to keep working without interruption.
all cards expire June 30th of each year and must be renewed prior to that date if the applicator is to continue working without interruption.Official source
All cards expire June 30th of each year
all cards expire June 30th of each yearOfficial source
Structural licensees must earn CCUs in four distinct years of the five-year cycle: five per licensed phase plus five additional approved structural CCUs (10, 15 or 20 total for one, two or three phases).
Structural Pest Control Licensees are required to complete CCUs in 4 unique years of the 5-year recertification period. The total amount of CCUs required are: One phase License - 5 CCUs in the card phase + 5 additional CCUs in any approved Structural Pest Control course. Minimum CCU total = 10 credits. Two phase License - 5 CCUs in each card phase + 5 additional CCUs in any approved Structural Pest Control course. Minimum CCU total = 15 credits. Three phase License - 5 CCUs in each card phase + 5 additional CCUs in any approved Structural Pest Control course. Minimum CCU total = 20 credits.Official source
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$200
The fee for a structural pest control license is $200.00 for the first phase, plus $75.00 for each subsequent phase.Official source
Provide proof of insurance before the license is issued.
All licensees must provide proof of insurance before the license is issued.Official source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Expires June 30th each year. Renew before that date to keep working without interruption.
all cards expire June 30th of each year and must be renewed prior to that date if the applicator is to continue working without interruption.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$200
The fee for a structural pest control license is $200.00 for the first phase, plus $75.00 for each subsequent phase.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Structural Pest Control Section
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Structural Pest Control Section
NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control SectionOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/licensing-and-certification
Structural Licensing and CertificationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/licensing-and-certification
Structural License Card ApplicationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualify as an NC certified applicator in good standing in the phase sought and document two years of structural pest-control work in that phase.
Qualify as an NC certified applicator in good standing in the phase sought and document two years of structural pest-control work in that phase.
Qualify as a NC Certified Applicator (CA) (in good standing) in the phase in which they wish to become licensed, and Have two years of independently verifiable documented experience in structural pest control work in that phaseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass the license examination in the applicable phase.
Pass the license examination in the applicable phase.
Pass an examination in that phase.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Provide proof of insurance before the license is issued.
Provide proof of insurance before the license is issued.
All licensees must provide proof of insurance before the license is issued.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$200
200
The fee for a structural pest control license is $200.00 for the first phase, plus $75.00 for each subsequent phase.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
All cards expire June 30th of each year
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all cards expire June 30th of each yearOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Expires June 30th each year. Renew before that date to keep working without interruption.
all cards expire June 30th of each year and must be renewed prior to that date if the applicator is to continue working without interruption. Applies to: Structural pest control credential cards
all cards expire June 30th of each year and must be renewed prior to that date if the applicator is to continue working without interruption.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Structural licensees must earn CCUs in four distinct years of the five-year cycle: five per licensed phase plus five additional approved structural CCUs (10, 15 or 20 total for one, two or three phases).
Structural licensees must earn CCUs in four distinct years of the five-year cycle: five per licensed phase plus five additional approved structural CCUs (10, 15 or 20 total for one, two or three phases).
Structural Pest Control Licensees are required to complete CCUs in 4 unique years of the 5-year recertification period. The total amount of CCUs required are: One phase License - 5 CCUs in the card phase + 5 additional CCUs in any approved Structural Pest Control course. Minimum CCU total = 10 credits. Two phase License - 5 CCUs in each card phase + 5 additional CCUs in any approved Structural Pest Control course. Minimum CCU total = 15 credits. Three phase License - 5 CCUs in each card phase + 5 additional CCUs in any approved Structural Pest Control course. Minimum CCU total = 20 credits.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Certified-applicator reciprocity is limited to Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Certified-applicator reciprocity is limited to Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
North Carolina has Certified Applicator reciprocity agreements with the following states only: Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
For-hire structural pest-control workers must be licensed or employed and supervised by a licensee.
For-hire structural pest-control workers must be licensed or employed and supervised by a licensee.
To perform structural pest control work for hire, the applicator must be licensed or employed & supervised by a licensee.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The numeric license fee covers the first phase only; each additional phase costs $75.
The numeric license fee covers the first phase only; each additional phase costs $75.
The fee for a structural pest control license is $200.00 for the first phase, plus $75.00 for each subsequent phase.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
North Carolina does not reciprocate structural licenses.
North Carolina does not reciprocate structural licenses.
North Carolina does not have a reciprocal licensing agreement with any state.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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