Arizona Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Arizona has 3 Pest control license classes. Most renew every year. Renewal fees are about $55 to $185, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education ranges from 6 to 12 hours. The details for each class are below.

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Certified Applicator Certification (non-QA)

CA · State license · Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD / Office of Pest Management)

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Renew on the official site (602) 542-3578

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 6 hours
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R3-8-215: certified applicators need 6 CEUs for a 1-year renewal or 12 CEUs for a 2-year renewal; no carry-over; must be completed before expiration. CEU credits are tracked in the PMD CEU portal; questions to [email protected].
Deadline rule: Renewal application due May 1; credential expires May 31 each year (initial credential expires May 31 of the following calendar year). Renewal term is 1 or 2 years at applicant's choice (2-year renewal earns 10% fee discount) (A.A.C. R3-8-202/203/205/208).

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Grace period: None for validity: if a complete renewal and fee are not submitted before expiration, the credential is invalid until approved and no pest management services may be provided (R3-8-208).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $55
Late fee: Untimely renewal: 10% of renewal fee; if expired more than 30 days, additional about $10 per month up to about $110 (R3-8-103).
Reinstatement: Certification expired more than 11 months cannot be renewed; must reapply and retake exams (R3-8-208).

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: The Director may waive exam requirements in whole or part for individuals certified as applicators under another state's program.

Notes

Fee $55 for each year of renewal per R3-8-103 (same amount for application and renewal; 10% off for a 2-year renewal). Applicators must be registered with a licensed business ($0). Renew online through RenewEZ; businesses log in through MyPMD.

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Pest Management Business License (with Qualifying Party)

BL · State license · Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD / Office of Pest Management)

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Renew on the official site (602) 542-3578

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Renewal application due May 1; credential expires May 31 each year (initial credential expires May 31 of the following calendar year). Renewal term is 1 or 2 years at applicant's choice (2-year renewal earns 10% fee discount) (A.A.C. R3-8-202/203/205/208).

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Grace period: None for validity: if a complete renewal and fee are not submitted before expiration, the credential is invalid until approved and no pest management services may be provided (R3-8-208).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $185
Late fee: Untimely renewal: late fee of 10% of the renewal fee; if expired more than 30 days, additional about $15 per month up to about $165 (R3-8-103).
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Business license expired more than one year cannot be renewed; must apply for a new license (R3-8-208). Registered applicators are about $0 each; branch offices about $35 each.

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: A.R.S. 3-3615: financial security of at least $500,000 (liability insurance, surety bond, deposit, self-insured retention or certified check) maintained at all times; license suspended if it falls below. Additional $100,000 termite-treatment bond or insurance rider if performing termite treatments; additional $100,000 bond/rider for wood-destroying insect inspection report errors and omissions. Deductible max 1% of total security. Insurance must carry endorsements for pesticides/herbicides, fumigation, care/custody/control, rights-of-way, WDI report E&O, pollution transit as applicable.
Reciprocity: The Director may waive exam requirements in whole or part for individuals certified as applicators under another state's program.

Notes

Fee $185 per year per A.A.C. R3-8-103 fee table (10% off for a 2-year renewal; $10 handling fee per non-electronic form). Business needs a registered Qualifying Party (QP, a Qualified Applicator); QP registration expires May 31 too and business license cannot be renewed past QP registration expiry. PMD licensing desk (602) 542-3578, [email protected]. Renew online through RenewEZ; businesses log in through MyPMD.

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Qualifying Party / Qualified Applicator (QA) Certification

QA · State license · Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD / Office of Pest Management)

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Renew on the official site (602) 542-3578

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 12 hours
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R3-8-215: QA needs 12 CEUs for a 1-year renewal or 24 CEUs for a 2-year renewal (satisfies the certified applicator requirement too). Surplus CEUs do not carry over and must be earned before the certification expires; an expired certification can be renewed without re-examination only if the CEUs were earned in the last certification period. CEU credits are tracked in the PMD CEU portal; questions to [email protected].
Deadline rule: Renewal application due May 1; credential expires May 31 each year (initial credential expires May 31 of the following calendar year). Renewal term is 1 or 2 years at applicant's choice (2-year renewal earns 10% fee discount) (A.A.C. R3-8-202/203/205/208).

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: None for validity: if a complete renewal and fee are not submitted before expiration, the credential is invalid until approved and no pest management services may be provided (R3-8-208).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $75
Late fee: Untimely renewal: 10% of renewal fee; if expired more than 30 days, additional about $10 per month up to about $110 (R3-8-103).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Certification expired more than 11 months cannot be renewed; must reapply as a new applicant and retake exams (R3-8-208). QP registration filed with business license application/renewal is about $0; otherwise about $35 (temporary QP about $75, valid 90 days).

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: The Director may waive exam requirements in whole or part for individuals certified as applicators under another state's program.

Notes

QA certification fee $75 for each year of renewal per R3-8-103 (the rule sets the same amount for application and renewal; 10% off for a 2-year renewal). QA certification broadening $15. A QP may qualify only one business licensee. Renew online through RenewEZ; businesses log in through MyPMD.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Arizona Pest control continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your Certified Applicator Certification (non-QA) deadline: Renewal application due May 1; credential expires May 31 each year (initial credential expires May 31 of the following calendar year). Renewal term is 1 or 2 years at applicant's choice (2-year renewal earns 10% fee discount) (A.A.C. R3-8-202/203/205/208).
2Complete 6 continuing education hours before renewing. R3-8-215: certified applicators need 6 CEUs for a 1-year renewal or 12 CEUs for a 2-year renewal; no carry-over; must be completed before expiration. CEU credits are tracked in the PMD CEU portal; questions to [email protected].
3Renew online at https://opm.azda.gov/
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $55, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: Untimely renewal: 10% of renewal fee; if expired more than 30 days, additional about $10 per month up to about $110 (R3-8-103).
6Check your Pest Management Business License (with Qualifying Party) deadline: Renewal application due May 1; credential expires May 31 each year (initial credential expires May 31 of the following calendar year). Renewal term is 1 or 2 years at applicant's choice (2-year renewal earns 10% fee discount) (A.A.C. R3-8-202/203/205/208).
7Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
8Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $185, but fees change.
9If you miss the deadline: Untimely renewal: late fee of 10% of the renewal fee; if expired more than 30 days, additional about $15 per month up to about $165 (R3-8-103).
10Check your Qualifying Party / Qualified Applicator (QA) Certification deadline: Renewal application due May 1; credential expires May 31 each year (initial credential expires May 31 of the following calendar year). Renewal term is 1 or 2 years at applicant's choice (2-year renewal earns 10% fee discount) (A.A.C. R3-8-202/203/205/208).
11Complete 12 continuing education hours before renewing. R3-8-215: QA needs 12 CEUs for a 1-year renewal or 24 CEUs for a 2-year renewal (satisfies the certified applicator requirement too). Surplus CEUs do not carry over and must be earned before the certification expires; an expired certification can be renewed without re-examination only if the CEUs were earned in the last certification period. CEU credits are tracked in the PMD CEU portal; questions to [email protected].
12Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $75, but fees change.

Arizona Pest control renewal questions

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

When does an Arizona pest control license expire?

Certified Applicator Certification (non-QA): renews every year. Renewal application due May 1; credential expires May 31 each year (initial credential expires May 31 of the following calendar year). Renewal term is 1 or 2 years at applicant's choice (2-year renewal earns 10% fee discount) (A.A.C. R3-8-202/203/205/208). Pest Management Business License (with Qualifying Party): renews every year. Renewal application due May 1; credential expires May 31 each year (initial credential expires May 31 of the following calendar year). Renewal term is 1 or 2 years at applicant's choice (2-year renewal earns 10% fee discount) (A.A.C. R3-8-202/203/205/208). Qualifying Party / Qualified Applicator (QA) Certification: renews every year. Renewal application due May 1; credential expires May 31 each year (initial credential expires May 31 of the following calendar year). Renewal term is 1 or 2 years at applicant's choice (2-year renewal earns 10% fee discount) (A.A.C. R3-8-202/203/205/208). Check with Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD / Office of Pest Management) before you rely on it.

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

Certified Applicator Certification (non-QA): 6 hours per renewal. Pest Management Business License (with Qualifying Party): no CE required. Qualifying Party / Qualified Applicator (QA) Certification: 12 hours per renewal. Check with Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD / Office of Pest Management) before you rely on it.

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

None for validity: if a complete renewal and fee are not submitted before expiration, the credential is invalid until approved and no pest management services may be provided (R3-8-208). Check with Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD / Office of Pest Management) before you rely on it.

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

Certified Applicator Certification (non-QA): About $55. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if an Arizona pest control license expires?

Untimely renewal: 10% of renewal fee; if expired more than 30 days, additional about $10 per month up to about $110 (R3-8-103). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Arizona accept pest control licenses from other states?

The Director may waive exam requirements in whole or part for individuals certified as applicators under another state's program. Check with Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD / Office of Pest Management) before you rely on it.

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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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