How often do I renew a pest control license in Vermont?
Licenses expire December 31 of each year.
Source and quotation
Licenses expire December 31 of each year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
How to Get a Pest control License in Vermont (2026)
Quick answer
Commercial applicator certification is required to use Class A, B or C pesticides on others' land or homes, including rented property; the applicator must be affiliated with a licensed pesticide company.
License fee
$30
Exam
Commercial applicators take the core exam and at least one category exam.
Renewal
Licenses expire December 31 of each year.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
How do I get this license?
Check the licensing authority
Board
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets
Official sourceOfficial agency page
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Pesticide Applicator Types & Certification
Official sourceCheck your qualifications
Exam
Commercial applicators take the core exam and at least one category exam.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Commercial and non-commercial applicators - Core exam and at least one category exam.
Official sourcePrepare your application
Apply with the agency
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Fill out the appropriate form(s) - pesticide applicator application and/or pesticide company form.
Official sourceReciprocity
Vermont has agreements with New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Applicants must be certified in and reside in the corresponding state.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The State of Vermont maintains reciprocal agreements with the following states: New York New Jersey Rhode Island Pennsylvania Virginia If you are currently certified in one of these states and a resident of that state, you may be able to obtain a reciprocal certificate in Vermont.
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What else should I know?
Agency guidance
Commercial applicator certification is required to use Class A, B or C pesticides on others' land or homes, including rented property; the applicator must be affiliated with a licensed pesticide company.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Using class A, B or C pesticides on the lands or homes, including rented land/homes, of others requires commercial applicator certification. The applicator must also be affiliated with a licensed pesticide applicator company.Official source
Agency guidance
Commercial applicator categories cost $30 per category per year, up to $120 per applicator; federal government applicators are fee-exempt.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Commercial & non-commercial - Categories are $30.00 per category per year, with a maximum of $120 per applicator per year. Licenses are renewed annually. Federal government applicators are exempt from fees.Official source
Agency guidance
The separate commercial pesticide company license has a $75 annual fee.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Commercial pesticide company - $75 annual fee – fill out an application and submit the fee.Official source
Agency guidance
In-person examinations cost $25 per exam; online examinations cost $60 per exam paid to the provider.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
In person exams - $25 per exam examination fee to schedule exams. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Online exams - $60 per exam examination fee paid directly to the online exam service provider, Everblue.Official source
Agency guidance
Annual renewal requires the renewal paperwork, pesticide usage report and fees.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Commercial and Non-commercial (includes Government) applicator licenses must be renewed annually with the submission of the appropriate renewal paperwork, pesticide usage report, and fees.Official source
When do I renew, and is CE required?
Renewal
Licenses expire December 31 of each year.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Licenses expire December 31 of each year.Official source
License term in years
Licenses are renewed annually.
Continuing education topics
Commercial applicators need 16 recertification credits in the appropriate category or categories during each five-year certification cycle.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All certifications, including Private, are on a 5-year cycle. During those five years, commercial and non-commercial applicators must earn sixteen (16) recertification credits in the appropriate certification category or categories in order to renew their certification(s) for another five years.Official source
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What does it cost?
License fee
$30
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Commercial & non-commercial - Categories are $30.00 per category per year, with a maximum of $120 per applicator per year.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 Vermont?
$30
Source and quotation
Commercial & non-commercial - Categories are $30.00 per category per year, with a maximum of $120 per applicator per year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Which official sources support this guide?
Official sources and verification (14)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Board
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Agency of Agriculture Food and MarketsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Official agency page
https://agriculture.vermont.gov/public-health-agricultural-resource-management-division/pesticide-programs/applicator-types
Pesticide Applicator Types & CertificationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Apply with the agency
https://agriculture.vermont.gov/public-health-agricultural-resource-management-division/pesticide-programs/applicator-types
Fill out the appropriate form(s) - pesticide applicator application and/or pesticide company form.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / Exam
Commercial applicators take the core exam and at least one category exam.
Commercial applicators take the core exam and at least one category exam.
Commercial and non-commercial applicators - Core exam and at least one category exam.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
License term in years
Licenses are renewed annually.
1
Licenses are renewed annually.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal
Licenses expire December 31 of each year.
Licenses expire December 31 of each year. Applies to: Commercial applicator license
Licenses expire December 31 of each year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Continuing education topics
Commercial applicators need 16 recertification credits in the appropriate category or categories during each five-year certification cycle.
Commercial applicators need 16 recertification credits in the appropriate category or categories during each five-year certification cycle.
All certifications, including Private, are on a 5-year cycle. During those five years, commercial and non-commercial applicators must earn sixteen (16) recertification credits in the appropriate certification category or categories in order to renew their certification(s) for another five years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Reciprocity
Vermont has agreements with New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Applicants must be certified in and reside in the corresponding state.
Vermont has agreements with New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Applicants must be certified in and reside in the corresponding state.
The State of Vermont maintains reciprocal agreements with the following states: New York New Jersey Rhode Island Pennsylvania Virginia If you are currently certified in one of these states and a resident of that state, you may be able to obtain a reciprocal certificate in Vermont.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidance
Commercial applicator certification is required to use Class A, B or C pesticides on others' land or homes, including rented property; the applicator must be affiliated with a licensed pesticide company.
Commercial applicator certification is required to use Class A, B or C pesticides on others' land or homes, including rented property; the applicator must be affiliated with a licensed pesticide company.
Using class A, B or C pesticides on the lands or homes, including rented land/homes, of others requires commercial applicator certification. The applicator must also be affiliated with a licensed pesticide applicator company.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidance
Commercial applicator categories cost $30 per category per year, up to $120 per applicator; federal government applicators are fee-exempt.
Commercial applicator categories cost $30 per category per year, up to $120 per applicator; federal government applicators are fee-exempt.
Commercial & non-commercial - Categories are $30.00 per category per year, with a maximum of $120 per applicator per year. Licenses are renewed annually. Federal government applicators are exempt from fees.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidance
The separate commercial pesticide company license has a $75 annual fee.
The separate commercial pesticide company license has a $75 annual fee.
Commercial pesticide company - $75 annual fee – fill out an application and submit the fee.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidance
In-person examinations cost $25 per exam; online examinations cost $60 per exam paid to the provider.
In-person examinations cost $25 per exam; online examinations cost $60 per exam paid to the provider.
In person exams - $25 per exam examination fee to schedule exams. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Online exams - $60 per exam examination fee paid directly to the online exam service provider, Everblue.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidance
Annual renewal requires the renewal paperwork, pesticide usage report and fees.
Annual renewal requires the renewal paperwork, pesticide usage report and fees.
Commercial and Non-commercial (includes Government) applicator licenses must be renewed annually with the submission of the appropriate renewal paperwork, pesticide usage report, and fees.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Fees / License
$30
30
Commercial & non-commercial - Categories are $30.00 per category per year, with a maximum of $120 per applicator per year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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Official sources (3)
- https://agriculture.vermont.gov/public-health-agricultural-resource-management-division/pesticide-programs/applicator-types
- https://agriculture.vermont.gov/public-health-agricultural-resource-management-division/pesticide-programs/applicator-types-0
- https://agriculture.vermont.gov/public-health-agricultural-resource-management-division/pesticide-programs/applicator-types-1
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