Virginia Pest control License Renewal: Deadlines, CE & How to Renew
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Expires June 30 in the second year after issue, unless suspended or revoked.
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Renewal fee
Effective March 17, 2022, the fee for commercial applicators and registered technicians to renew their certificates has been eliminated.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources
When is Virginia pest control license renewal due?
Renewal cycle in years
Once issued, Commercial Applicator Certificates are renewed on a biennial basis.
Once issued, Commercial Applicator Certificates are renewed on a biennial basis.Official source
Exact renewal deadline rule
Expires June 30 in the second year after issue, unless suspended or revoked.
All certificates shall expire on June 30 in the second year after issuance unless suspended or revoked for cause.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
Use the expiration date printed on your license. These rules do not establish a personal expiration date.
How much does pest control license renewal cost in Virginia?
Renewal fee
Effective March 17, 2022, the fee for commercial applicators and registered technicians to renew their certificates has been eliminated.
Effective March 17, 2022, the fee for commercial applicators and registered technicians to renew their certificates has been eliminated.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
What are the continuing education requirements?
CE hours
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CE topics and conditions
Attend an approved recertification course for every held category every two years before expiration; qualifying certificates renew automatically.
Certified applicators are required to attend an approved category specific recertification course every two years before their certificate expires for each category they hold. If an applicator has the required recertification credit, their certificate will be automatically renewed.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
What renewal exceptions or conditions apply?
Agency guidance
The separate pesticide business license expires March 31 every year.
All pesticide business licenses expire on March 31 of each year and must be renewed.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
How do I renew my pest control license online in Virginia?
Online renewal link: Not verified yet. Check the official agency for renewal instructions.
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Expires June 30 in the second year after issue, unless suspended or revoked.
All certificates shall expire on June 30 in the second year after issuance unless suspended or revoked for cause. Applies to: Commercial applicator certificate
All certificates shall expire on June 30 in the second year after issuance unless suspended or revoked for cause.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Once issued, Commercial Applicator Certificates are renewed on a biennial basis.
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Once issued, Commercial Applicator Certificates are renewed on a biennial basis.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Attend an approved recertification course for every held category every two years before expiration; qualifying certificates renew automatically.
Attend an approved recertification course for every held category every two years before expiration; qualifying certificates renew automatically.
Certified applicators are required to attend an approved category specific recertification course every two years before their certificate expires for each category they hold. If an applicator has the required recertification credit, their certificate will be automatically renewed.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Effective March 17, 2022, the fee for commercial applicators and registered technicians to renew their certificates has been eliminated.
$0
Effective March 17, 2022, the fee for commercial applicators and registered technicians to renew their certificates has been eliminated.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The separate pesticide business license expires March 31 every year.
The separate pesticide business license expires March 31 every year.
All pesticide business licenses expire on March 31 of each year and must be renewed.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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Renewing in Virginia: Pest control
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