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

Quick answer

Commercial pesticide applicators need an applicator license and must be employed by a business holding a valid commercial pesticide business license.

License fee

$100

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Utah Department of Agriculture and Food

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

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
    Official source
  2. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Login to Obtain or Renew a Utah Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Visit the Agriculture Information Management System (AIMS)
    Official source

    Reciprocity

    The reciprocal application calls for copies of the driver's license and pesticide license, payment, and a good-standing letter from the state where the applicant tested.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    This completed application is for a RECIPROCAL license from another state. Additional items needed are: Copy of drivers license AND copy of pesticide license (front and back on both) Pay for pesticide applicator license fee online at ag.utah.gov. See above instructions under “How to Renew Online”. Email this application along with photocopies to [email protected] Request Letter of Good Standing from the state the applicator has tested in to be emailed to [email protected]
    Official source
  3. 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 pesticide applicators need an applicator license and must be employed by a business holding a valid commercial pesticide business license.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Meet Applicator Standards: You must obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. Employed by a Commercial Pesticide Business: You must be employed by a pesticide business with a valid Commercial Pesticide Business License.
Official source

Agency guidance

Any business commercially applying any amount or kind of pesticide needs a commercial pesticide business license.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
State Law requires a Commercial Pesticide Business License of any business that commercially applies pesticides of any kind in any amounts.
Official source

Agency guidance

The posted commercial business license fee is $125.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Plant Industry | Pesticide | Commerical Applicator Certification: Business License | $125.00
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

License term in years

3 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Commerical Applicator Certification: Triennial (3 year) Certification and License
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Continuing education topics

Recertification without testing requires 24 CEUs, including at least two in pesticide law, six in pesticide safety and ten in pesticide use.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
A total of 24 CEUs are required for recertification without testing. Pesticide Law CEU___________ + Pesticide Safety CEU ___________ + Pesticide Use CEU ____________ = _____________________ (minimum 2) (minimum 6) (minimum 10) (must total at least 24)
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What does it cost?

License fee

$100

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Plant Industry | Pesticide | Commerical Applicator Certification: Triennial (3 year) Certification and License | $100.00
Official source

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

What are the common questions?

What is the pest control license fee in Utah?

$100

Source and quotation
Plant Industry | Pesticide | Commerical Applicator Certification: Triennial (3 year) Certification and License | $100.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (10)

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

Board

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://ag.utah.gov/pesticides/pesticide-licenses/commercial-pesticide-applicator-license/

Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://ag.utah.gov/pesticides/pesticide-licenses/commercial-pesticide-applicator-license/

Login to Obtain or Renew a Utah Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Visit the Agriculture Information Management System (AIMS)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / License

$100

100

Plant Industry | Pesticide | Commerical Applicator Certification: Triennial (3 year) Certification and License | $100.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

3 years

3

Commerical Applicator Certification: Triennial (3 year) Certification and License
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Commercial pesticide applicators need an applicator license and must be employed by a business holding a valid commercial pesticide business license.

Commercial pesticide applicators need an applicator license and must be employed by a business holding a valid commercial pesticide business license.

Meet Applicator Standards: You must obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. Employed by a Commercial Pesticide Business: You must be employed by a pesticide business with a valid Commercial Pesticide Business License.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Any business commercially applying any amount or kind of pesticide needs a commercial pesticide business license.

Any business commercially applying any amount or kind of pesticide needs a commercial pesticide business license.

State Law requires a Commercial Pesticide Business License of any business that commercially applies pesticides of any kind in any amounts.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The posted commercial business license fee is $125.

The posted commercial business license fee is $125.

Plant Industry | Pesticide | Commerical Applicator Certification: Business License | $125.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

Recertification without testing requires 24 CEUs, including at least two in pesticide law, six in pesticide safety and ten in pesticide use.

Recertification without testing requires 24 CEUs, including at least two in pesticide law, six in pesticide safety and ten in pesticide use.

A total of 24 CEUs are required for recertification without testing. Pesticide Law CEU___________ + Pesticide Safety CEU ___________ + Pesticide Use CEU ____________ = _____________________ (minimum 2) (minimum 6) (minimum 10) (must total at least 24)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

The reciprocal application calls for copies of the driver's license and pesticide license, payment, and a good-standing letter from the state where the applicant tested.

The reciprocal application calls for copies of the driver's license and pesticide license, payment, and a good-standing letter from the state where the applicant tested.

This completed application is for a RECIPROCAL license from another state. Additional items needed are: Copy of drivers license AND copy of pesticide license (front and back on both) Pay for pesticide applicator license fee online at ag.utah.gov. See above instructions under “How to Renew Online”. Email this application along with photocopies to [email protected] Request Letter of Good Standing from the state the applicator has tested in to be emailed to [email protected]
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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