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Georgia Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Certified Operator (per category: Household Pest Control, Wood-Destroying Organism, Fumigation, Honey Bee Removal) (Georgia Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Division / Structural Pest Control Commission) renews every 2 years, has a renewal fee of about $100 and requires 25 hours of continuing education. The Structural Pest Control Company License (Georgia Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Division / Structural Pest Control Commission) renews every 2 years and has a renewal fee of about $170. 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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Certified Operator (per category: Household Pest Control, Wood-Destroying Organism, Fumigation, Honey Bee Removal)

State license · Georgia Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Division / Structural Pest Control Commission

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (404) 656-3641
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
25 hours
Show CE rulesCertification is recertified every 5 years (biennial fee renewals in between): SPCC-approved CE credits per 5-year period of 25 hours Household Pest Control, 25 hours Wood-Destroying Organism, 12 hours Fumigation (or pass a written reexam); completed at least 90 days before the certification expires; computer-based training limited to 10 credits (HPC, WDO) and 5 (fumigation); credits cannot be carried over; conference limit removed 4/1/2025. Allow 6-8 weeks for transcript updates. Check CEUs via kellysolutions.com/ga/structural. ce_hours shown is per category (HPC/WDO) per 5-year certification period.
Deadline rule
Company licenses, certified operator licenses and registered employee cards all expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year (fixed calendar cycle, not prorated). Next: June 30, 2027. Renewal notices are emailed from [email protected]; renew online at kellysolutions.com/ga.
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Grace period
None before June 30; late fee July 1 - Sept 30; certification cannot be renewed after more than 90 days past June 30 without reexamination/reapplication.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
If the renewal and fee are not received by June 30 the fee doubles (about $100 -> about $200) (Rule 620-3-.01(2)).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)No renewal more than 90 days after June 30 (guide states Sept 30) without re-examination or reapplication (Rule 620-3-.01(2)); after Sept 30 the licensee must meet all initial licensing requirements again and pays late fees if licensed again within 2 years of expiration. A certified operator who fails to meet recertification requirements is revoked by operation of law on the expiration date (Rule 620-3-.04(2)).

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
No reciprocal certification agreements with other states (SPD certified operator page).
Notes

Operators may renew themselves or through the company account. Initial certification: exam $45 per category + $100 certification fee; need 2 years verifiable experience (or degree + 1 year within last 5). Fee/CE figures from Georgia Department of Agriculture pages and SPCC Rules ch. 620-3 (effective 4/8/2026). The fee renewal is every two years; CE recertification runs on a separate 5-year cycle.

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Structural Pest Control Company License

State license · Georgia Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Division / Structural Pest Control Commission

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (404) 656-3641
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Company licenses, certified operator licenses and registered employee cards all expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year (fixed calendar cycle, not prorated). Next: June 30, 2027. Renewal notices are emailed from [email protected]; renew online at kellysolutions.com/ga.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None before June 30; late-fee window July 1 - Sept 30 (Rule: not renewable after 90 days past June 30 without reexamination/reapplication).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $170
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)If the application/fee is not received by June 30 the fees double (Rule 620-3-.01(2)): company license about $100 -> about $200; the about $70 research fee is not subject to late penalty (so about $270 total late); late fee assessed on any renewal on/after July 1.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)No renewal more than 90 days after June 30 (guide states Sept 30) without re-examination or reapplication (Rule 620-3-.01(2)); after Sept 30 the licensee must meet all initial licensing requirements again and pays late fees if licensed again within 2 years of expiration.

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
Current insurance on file is REQUIRED to renew (portal blocks renewal if expired). Minimum limits per SPD Insurance Certification Form (12-2024): Fumigation/Household/Honey-bee categories: bodily injury $50,000 per occurrence, property damage $50,000 per occurrence, $200,000 annual aggregate; Wood-Destroying Organism category: $100,000 / $100,000 per occurrence and $500,000 annual aggregate. Must include pollution liability, Errors & Omissions (WDO), and cancellation-notice provision to the Department. Submit form/ACORD 25 on each policy renewal to [email protected]. Performance bond not required unless the company advertises as bonded (then blanket bond of 5% of prior year gross sales, Rule 620-4-.01).
Reciprocity
The Structural Pest Control Commission has no reciprocal certification agreements with other states.
Notes

Regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (Structural Pest Division; Commission meets 2nd Tuesday monthly). Biennial company license fee $100 + $70 UGA research fee = $170 for the 2-year period (SPD application SPD-13-20; rules effective 4/8/2026). Sub-office license (one registered employee only) is separate. Registered employees renew for $10 (late $20 July 1-Sept 30) and need recertification hours (Rule 620-3-.01). Phone (404) 656-3641, [email protected].

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Georgia Pest control continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Certified Operator (per category: Household Pest Control, Wood-Destroying Organism, Fumigation, Honey Bee Removal) deadline: Company licenses, certified operator licenses and registered employee cards all expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year (fixed calendar cycle, not prorated). Next: June 30, 2027. Renewal notices are emailed from [email protected]; renew online at kellysolutions.com/ga.
  2. 2Complete 25 continuing education hours before renewing. Certification is recertified every 5 years (biennial fee renewals in between): SPCC-approved CE credits per 5-year period of 25 hours Household Pest Control, 25 hours Wood-Destroying Organism, 12 hours Fumigation (or pass a written reexam); completed at least 90 days before the certification expires; computer-based training limited to 10 credits (HPC, WDO) and 5 (fumigation); credits cannot be carried over; conference limit removed 4/1/2025. Allow 6-8 weeks for transcript updates. Check CEUs via kellysolutions.com/ga/structural. ce_hours shown is per category (HPC/WDO) per 5-year certification period.
  3. 3Renew online at https://www.kellysolutions.com/ga/login.asp
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $100, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: If the renewal and fee are not received by June 30 the fee doubles (about $100 -> about $200) (Rule 620-3-.01(2)).
  6. 6Check your Structural Pest Control Company License deadline: Company licenses, certified operator licenses and registered employee cards all expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year (fixed calendar cycle, not prorated). Next: June 30, 2027. Renewal notices are emailed from [email protected]; renew online at kellysolutions.com/ga.
  7. 7Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  8. 8Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $170, but fees change.
  9. 9If you miss the deadline: If the application/fee is not received by June 30 the fees double (Rule 620-3-.01(2)): company license about $100 -> about $200; the about $70 research fee is not subject to late penalty (so about $270 total late); late fee assessed on any renewal on/after July 1.

Georgia Pest control renewal questions

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

When does a Georgia pest control license expire?

Certified Operator (per category: Household Pest Control, Wood-Destroying Organism, Fumigation, Honey Bee Removal): renews every 2 years. Company licenses, certified operator licenses and registered employee cards all expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year (fixed calendar cycle, not prorated). Next: June 30, 2027. Renewal notices are emailed from [email protected]; renew online at kellysolutions.com/ga. Structural Pest Control Company License: renews every 2 years. Company licenses, certified operator licenses and registered employee cards all expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year (fixed calendar cycle, not prorated). Next: June 30, 2027. Renewal notices are emailed from [email protected]; renew online at kellysolutions.com/ga. Check with Georgia Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Division / Structural Pest Control Commission before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Georgia pest control license need?

Certified Operator (per category: Household Pest Control, Wood-Destroying Organism, Fumigation, Honey Bee Removal): 25 hours per renewal. Structural Pest Control Company License: no CE required. Check with Georgia Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Division / Structural Pest Control Commission before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Georgia pest control license?

None before June 30; late fee July 1 - Sept 30; certification cannot be renewed after more than 90 days past June 30 without reexamination/reapplication. Check with Georgia Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Division / Structural Pest Control Commission before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Georgia pest control license?

Certified Operator (per category: Household Pest Control, Wood-Destroying Organism, Fumigation, Honey Bee Removal): About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Georgia pest control license expires?

If the renewal and fee are not received by June 30 the fee doubles (about $100 -> about $200) (Rule 620-3-.01(2)). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Georgia accept pest control licenses from other states?

No reciprocal certification agreements with other states (SPD certified operator page). Check with Georgia Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Division / Structural Pest Control Commission 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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