Hawaii Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Hawaii has 3 Pest control license classes. Most renew every 2 years. Renewal fees are about $100 to $278, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. The details for each class are below.

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Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Structural 7A-7E)

7A-7E · State license · Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Pesticides Branch

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Renew on the official site (808) 973-9402

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Renewal cycle: Every 5 years
Continuing education: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
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CET hours per 5-year period by category: 7A fumigation 25, 7B termite 20, 7C general pest 30, 7D institutional 30, 7E vault fumigation 25, 7F specialty 20. For 7A and 7E, 5 hours must be in subject matter directly related to the category. The Branch page states that online course and quiz credit could count toward at most 75 percent of each category requirement, rounded down, through December 31, 2025; confirm the current online credit limit with the Pesticides Branch. Webinars count as in-person credit. A class counts only once per certification period. Applicators must keep their own class records.
Deadline rule: Certification is valid 5 years. Renewal is allowed no earlier than 3 months before and no later than 30 days after the expiration date, by passing the exam for the same categories or earning the required continuing education training (CET) hours during the 5-year period.

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Grace period: Renewal is accepted up to 30 days after the expiration date.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $100
Late fee: Check the official site for the fee.

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

Fees: certification and renewal $100; exams $50 each; duplicate card $50. Pay by check or money order to the Pesticides Branch, 1428 S. King St, Honolulu. Phone (808) 973-9402. Exams and CET records are managed in the Pesticides Education Portal.

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Pest Control Field Representative (PCFR)

PCFR · State license · Hawaii Pest Control Board (DCCA PVL)

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Renew on the official site 1-844-808-3222 (option 1)

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: June 30 of every even-numbered year (HRS 460J-14). The most recent deadline was June 30, 2026 (renewals accepted May 4 to Jun 30, 2026 for the July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 period); next is June 30, 2028. PCFR can renew online at mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov.

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Grace period: None: a license not renewed by June 30 is forfeited and the holder may not practice.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $212
Late fee: Restoration within 1 year: about $239.50 active PCFR, about $39.50 inactive.
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A forfeited license may be restored by hardcopy application within 1 year of the due date with the restoration fee (HRS 460J-14: delinquent fee plus 10 percent). After 1 year the license is terminated and the holder must apply as new. A lapse in required liability or workers' compensation insurance forfeits the license; it is restored on proof of coverage within 60 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: General liability: at least $100,000 for any one claim and $300,000 aggregate for all claims in a one-year policy term, covering all branches of pest control work performed or subcontracted (HAR 16-94-49). Workers' compensation certificate, self-insurer authorization, or chapter 386 HRS exclusion. The Board must be notified in writing at least 30 days before any cancellation. Firms and sole proprietors also need a DOTAX tax clearance dated within 6 months.
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Hawaii structural pest control is split between the Pest Control Board (business/operator and field representative licenses) and Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity commercial applicator certification, which is a prerequisite. Fees: PCO active $278 / inactive $12; PCFR active $212 / inactive $12; restoration PCO $333 / $67 and PCFR $239.50 / $39.50. A PCO license is held by the pest control business; RMEs and field representatives renew separately and their employer must be renewed first. The Board page does not list an RME renewal fee.

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Pest Control Operator (PCO)

PCO · State license · Hawaii Pest Control Board (DCCA PVL)

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Renew on the official site 1-844-808-3222 (option 1)

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

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: June 30 of every even-numbered year (HRS 460J-14). The most recent deadline was June 30, 2026 (renewals accepted May 4 to Jun 30, 2026 for the July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 period); next is June 30, 2028. PCO on active status must renew by hardcopy form only.

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Grace period: None: a license not renewed by June 30 is forfeited and the holder may not practice.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $278
Late fee: Restoration within 1 year: about $333 active PCO, about $67 inactive.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A forfeited license may be restored by hardcopy application within 1 year of the due date with the restoration fee (HRS 460J-14: delinquent fee plus 10 percent). After 1 year the license is terminated and the holder must apply as new. A lapse in required liability or workers' compensation insurance forfeits the license; it is restored on proof of coverage within 60 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: General liability: at least $100,000 for any one claim and $300,000 aggregate for all claims in a one-year policy term, covering all branches of pest control work performed or subcontracted (HAR 16-94-49). Workers' compensation certificate, self-insurer authorization, or chapter 386 HRS exclusion. The Board must be notified in writing at least 30 days before any cancellation. Firms and sole proprietors also need a DOTAX tax clearance dated within 6 months.
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

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

How to renew

1Check your Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Structural 7A-7E) deadline: Certification is valid 5 years. Renewal is allowed no earlier than 3 months before and no later than 30 days after the expiration date, by passing the exam for the same categories or earning the required continuing education training (CET) hours during the 5-year period.
2Renewal information: https://hdoa.inforps.hi.gov/PesticidesEducation/#/homepage
3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $100, but fees change.
4Check your Pest Control Field Representative (PCFR) deadline: June 30 of every even-numbered year (HRS 460J-14). The most recent deadline was June 30, 2026 (renewals accepted May 4 to Jun 30, 2026 for the July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 period); next is June 30, 2028. PCFR can renew online at mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov.
5Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
6Renew online at https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
7Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $212, but fees change.
8If you miss the deadline: Restoration within 1 year: about $239.50 active PCFR, about $39.50 inactive.
9Check your Pest Control Operator (PCO) deadline: June 30 of every even-numbered year (HRS 460J-14). The most recent deadline was June 30, 2026 (renewals accepted May 4 to Jun 30, 2026 for the July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 period); next is June 30, 2028. PCO on active status must renew by hardcopy form only.
10Renewal information: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
11Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $278, but fees change.
12If you miss the deadline: Restoration within 1 year: about $333 active PCO, about $67 inactive.

Hawaii Pest control renewal questions

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

When does a Hawaii pest control license expire?

Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Structural 7A-7E): renews every 5 years. Certification is valid 5 years. Renewal is allowed no earlier than 3 months before and no later than 30 days after the expiration date, by passing the exam for the same categories or earning the required continuing education training (CET) hours during the 5-year period. Pest Control Field Representative (PCFR): renews every 2 years. June 30 of every even-numbered year (HRS 460J-14). The most recent deadline was June 30, 2026 (renewals accepted May 4 to Jun 30, 2026 for the July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 period); next is June 30, 2028. PCFR can renew online at mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov. Pest Control Operator (PCO): renews every 2 years. June 30 of every even-numbered year (HRS 460J-14). The most recent deadline was June 30, 2026 (renewals accepted May 4 to Jun 30, 2026 for the July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 period); next is June 30, 2028. PCO on active status must renew by hardcopy form only. Check with Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Pesticides Branch before you rely on it.

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

Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Structural 7A-7E): CE is required, but the hours are not published. Pest Control Field Representative (PCFR): no CE required. Pest Control Operator (PCO): no CE required. Check with Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Pesticides Branch before you rely on it.

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

Renewal is accepted up to 30 days after the expiration date. Check with Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Pesticides Branch before you rely on it.

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

Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Structural 7A-7E): About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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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.