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Alabama Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit (Certified Operator) - HPC/WDC/FC and technician categories (Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries - Pesticide Management) renews every 3 years, has a renewal fee of about $45 and requires 30 hours of continuing education. The Structural Pest Control - Professional Services License (company; Main Office) (Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries - Pesticide Management) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $175. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

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Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit (Certified Operator) - HPC/WDC/FC and technician categories

CA-HPC · State license · Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries - Pesticide Management

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 334-240-7261

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
30 hours
Show CE rules30 points within the 3-year permit cycle, earned by attending Commissioner-approved training sessions in each certified category, or by passing a reexamination in the category (30 points). Up to 15 points per year may be subtracted for proven negligent pesticide application. For renewal by reexamination, the exam must be passed within 12 calendar months of the permit expiration date.
Deadline rule
Permits last 3 years from the date of issue. Renewal is by earning 30 points or by passing the reexamination in each category. Renewal paperwork and fee must be received no later than 1 year after the permit expiration date (Rule 80-1-13-.10).
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Grace period
Permit can be renewed for up to one year after expiration date.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $45
Late fee
No separate late fee is stated; about $45 per category must accompany the renewal application.
Reinstatement
Permits expired more than one year cannot be renewed; a new permit must be obtained (Rule 80-1-13-.10(2)(d).08).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Reciprocity
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Fee is $45 per category per the Department renewal application. Categories listed on the form include HPC (household pest control), WDC (wood destroying organisms), FC (fumigation), OTPS (ornamental and turf, supervisor), HPB, WDS, FB, and the custodial categories OTPC and IIHC. Pesticide Management Certification Unit phone (334) 240-7240.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Structural Pest Control - Professional Services License (company; Main Office)

PS-Main · State license · Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries - Pesticide Management

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 334-240-7261

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Annual; license year Oct 1 - Sep 30. Company is considered delinquent as of October 1 (application form); permit fees not paid by Nov 1 or within 31 days after due date incur delinquent penalty (Rule 80-10-9-.03).
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Grace period
Per rule, 31 days (to Nov 1) before the $50 delinquent penalty; operating unlicensed from Oct 1 risks civil penalties.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $175
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)About $50 delinquent penalty if not paid by Nov 1 or within 31 days of due date (Rule 80-10-9). Application form warns civil penalties up to about $3,000 for operating without a continuously maintained license.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)No separate reinstatement procedure is published. Operating without a continuously maintained license is subject to civil penalties of up to about $3,000.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Proof of liability insurance of not less than $150,000 covering damage to persons/property from the applicant's work (Rule 80-10-9-.28), on Department's Certification of Insurance form; Wood Destroying Organisms permit holders who do real-estate WDO inspections also need errors and omissions of at least $100,000. Certificate holder: AL Dept of Agriculture & Industries.
Reciprocity
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Fees (Rule 80-10-9-.03 and the application form): $175 per main office plus $100 for each category of structural work (household/institutional/industrial pest control HPC, fumigation FC, wood destroying organisms WDC); branch office $75; sub office $50. The renewal fee shown is the main-office base fee only. Each licensed company needs a certified operator who has passed the exams. Paper application by mail; no online renewal option is listed. License year runs Oct 1 to Sep 30. Structural program phone (334) 240-7261; Department toll-free 800-642-7761. The Department also posts a $2,500 surety bond form for companies doing subterranean termite eradication and control work; ask the Department whether your permit needs it.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Alabama Pest control continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit (Certified Operator) - HPC/WDC/FC and technician categories deadline: Permits last 3 years from the date of issue. Renewal is by earning 30 points or by passing the reexamination in each category. Renewal paperwork and fee must be received no later than 1 year after the permit expiration date (Rule 80-1-13-.10).
  2. 2Complete 30 continuing education hours before renewing. 30 points within the 3-year permit cycle, earned by attending Commissioner-approved training sessions in each certified category, or by passing a reexamination in the category (30 points). Up to 15 points per year may be subtracted for proven negligent pesticide application. For renewal by reexamination, the exam must be passed within 12 calendar months of the permit expiration date.
  3. 3Renewal information: https://agi.alabama.gov/pesticidemanagement/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/02/applicaton_for_commercial_pesticide_applicator_permit_renewal.pdf
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $45, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: No separate late fee is stated; about $45 per category must accompany the renewal application.
  6. 6Check your Structural Pest Control - Professional Services License (company; Main Office) deadline: Annual; license year Oct 1 - Sep 30. Company is considered delinquent as of October 1 (application form); permit fees not paid by Nov 1 or within 31 days after due date incur delinquent penalty (Rule 80-10-9-.03).
  7. 7Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  8. 8Renewal information: https://agi.alabama.gov/pesticidemanagement/programs/professional-services/
  9. 9Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $175, but fees change.
  10. 10If you miss the deadline: About $50 delinquent penalty if not paid by Nov 1 or within 31 days of due date (Rule 80-10-9). Application form warns civil penalties up to about $3,000 for operating without a continuously maintained license.

Alabama Pest control renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does an Alabama pest control license expire?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit (Certified Operator) - HPC/WDC/FC and technician categories: renews every 3 years. Permits last 3 years from the date of issue. Renewal is by earning 30 points or by passing the reexamination in each category. Renewal paperwork and fee must be received no later than 1 year after the permit expiration date (Rule 80-1-13-.10). Structural Pest Control - Professional Services License (company; Main Office): renews every year. Annual; license year Oct 1 - Sep 30. Company is considered delinquent as of October 1 (application form); permit fees not paid by Nov 1 or within 31 days after due date incur delinquent penalty (Rule 80-10-9-.03). Check with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries - Pesticide Management before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does an Alabama pest control license need?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit (Certified Operator) - HPC/WDC/FC and technician categories: 30 hours per renewal. Structural Pest Control - Professional Services License (company; Main Office): no CE required. Check with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries - Pesticide Management before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for an Alabama pest control license?

Permit can be renewed for up to one year after expiration date. Check with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries - Pesticide Management before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew an Alabama pest control license?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit (Certified Operator) - HPC/WDC/FC and technician categories: About $45. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if an Alabama pest control license expires?

No separate late fee is stated; about $45 per category must accompany the renewal application. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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