Pesticide application for hire requires a commercial pesticide applicator license.
$35
Pass the General (G) examination and the applicable category examinations.
Certification and licensure last two years. Recertify and renew by the last day of February in the expiration year.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Department of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesOfficial source
Pass the General (G) examination and the applicable category examinations.
Every tester must take the commercial category G - General (core) certification exam PLUS any other commercial certification exams that pertain to the type of pesticide applications that they will be making.Official source
Applicants tested and currently commercially licensed in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota or Wyoming may request reciprocity.
The process for Requesting Reciprocity with South Dakota, for an applicator that has tested in AND has a current commercial Applicator License from any of the six states adjoining South Dakota (Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, or Wyoming)Official source
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Open the official agency pagePesticide application for hire requires a commercial pesticide applicator license.
If you apply pesticides for hire, or you are a government employee that applies pesticides while performing your work duties, you must have a commercial pesticide applicator license.Official source
Each person making an application must have their own license; supervisory applications are not allowed.
The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) does not allow supervisory applications, each person making an application must have their own applicator license.Official source
Certification and licensure last two years. Recertify and renew by the last day of February in the expiration year.
Commercial applicator certification and licensure is valid for two years and must be recertified and renewed by the last day of February in the year of expiration.Official source
2 years
Commercial applicator certification and licensure is valid for two years and must be recertified and renewed by the last day of February in the year of expiration.Official source
Recertification is required every two years. Approved in-person, online and out-of-state classes are available.
Re-certification of commercial categories is required every two years. To re-certify, there are several IN-PERSON commercial re-certification classes, as well as an ONLINE commercial re-certification course, offered annually. To register for a re-certification class or course, click here. Additionally, there are some classes offered outside of South Dakota that have been approved for re-certification of South Dakota commercial certification categories.Official source
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$35
A fee of $35 is charged for a commercial pesticide applicator license.Official source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Certification and licensure last two years. Recertify and renew by the last day of February in the expiration year.
Commercial applicator certification and licensure is valid for two years and must be recertified and renewed by the last day of February in the year of expiration.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$35
A fee of $35 is charged for a commercial pesticide applicator license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Department of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://danr.sd.gov/Agriculture/Inspection/Pesticide/ApplicatorsDealers/default.aspx
Pesticide Applicators and DealersOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://danr.sd.gov/Agriculture/Inspection/Pesticide/ApplicatorsDealers/default.aspx
To pay for a license onlineOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass the General (G) examination and the applicable category examinations.
Pass the General (G) examination and the applicable category examinations.
Every tester must take the commercial category G - General (core) certification exam PLUS any other commercial certification exams that pertain to the type of pesticide applications that they will be making.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$35
35
A fee of $35 is charged for a commercial pesticide applicator license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
2 years
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Commercial applicator certification and licensure is valid for two years and must be recertified and renewed by the last day of February in the year of expiration.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Certification and licensure last two years. Recertify and renew by the last day of February in the expiration year.
Commercial applicator certification and licensure is valid for two years and must be recertified and renewed by the last day of February in the year of expiration. Applies to: Commercial applicator license
Commercial applicator certification and licensure is valid for two years and must be recertified and renewed by the last day of February in the year of expiration.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Recertification is required every two years. Approved in-person, online and out-of-state classes are available.
Recertification is required every two years. Approved in-person, online and out-of-state classes are available.
Re-certification of commercial categories is required every two years. To re-certify, there are several IN-PERSON commercial re-certification classes, as well as an ONLINE commercial re-certification course, offered annually. To register for a re-certification class or course, click here. Additionally, there are some classes offered outside of South Dakota that have been approved for re-certification of South Dakota commercial certification categories.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Applicants tested and currently commercially licensed in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota or Wyoming may request reciprocity.
Applicants tested and currently commercially licensed in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota or Wyoming may request reciprocity.
The process for Requesting Reciprocity with South Dakota, for an applicator that has tested in AND has a current commercial Applicator License from any of the six states adjoining South Dakota (Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, or Wyoming)Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pesticide application for hire requires a commercial pesticide applicator license.
Pesticide application for hire requires a commercial pesticide applicator license.
If you apply pesticides for hire, or you are a government employee that applies pesticides while performing your work duties, you must have a commercial pesticide applicator license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Each person making an application must have their own license; supervisory applications are not allowed.
Each person making an application must have their own license; supervisory applications are not allowed.
The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) does not allow supervisory applications, each person making an application must have their own applicator license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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