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Indiana Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The For-Hire Commercial Pesticide Applicator License + Certification (Cat. 7a structural / 7b termite) (Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Purdue University) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $45 and requires 20 hours of continuing education. The Pesticide Business License (structural/for-hire pest control; Cat. 12 WDI business license separate) (Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Purdue University) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $45. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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For-Hire Commercial Pesticide Applicator License + Certification (Cat. 7a structural / 7b termite)

7a/7b · State license · Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Purdue University

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 765-494-1492

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

Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
20 hours
Show CE rulesPer 5-year certification: Category 7a needs 20 Continuing Certification Hours (CCH), 7b needs 15 (other categories: 1=20, 3a=15, 7d=20, 12=10, RT=8). Only OISC-approved programs count and no more than half of the required CCH may come from one program. Certification renews automatically when CCH are met, or the Core and category exams must be retaken.
Deadline rule
License expires and renews annually on December 31. Certification lasts five years and ends Dec 31 of the fourth year after the year of qualification.
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Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $45
Late fee
Fee paid after the due date carries a penalty equal to 100 percent of the required fee (IC 15-16-5-60).
Reinstatement
If CCHs not met by certification expiry, must retake Core and category exams.

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
Reciprocity available with proof of home-state license; applicators licensed by reciprocity must earn CCH in their home state.
Notes

$45 annual For Hire Pesticide Applicator License fee (OISC form); Registered Technician (general use) is $45 per year with 8 continuing registration credits per 5 years. Exam fees are separate. Initial 7b certification requires approved hands-on training.

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Pesticide Business License (structural/for-hire pest control; Cat. 12 WDI business license separate)

State license · Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Purdue University

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 765-494-1492

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
Expires December 31 each year; may be issued immediately or effective next Jan 1; each business location/name needs its own license.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $45
Late fee
Fee paid after the due date carries a penalty equal to 100 percent of the required fee (IC 15-16-5-60).

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
Certificate of liability insurance: minimum $300,000 general liability combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage (355 IAC 4-3-2); Category 12 wood destroying pest inspection business: $300,000 for property damage. IC 15-16-5-58 allows a surety bond or certificate of financial responsibility as alternatives; a lapse in coverage invalidates the business license and associated applicator licenses and technician registrations.
Reciprocity
OISC offers reciprocal applicator credentials to out-of-state applicators on submission of home-state license; firm pays $45 business + $45 per applicator/technician annually.
Notes

Fee $45 per OISC credentials application (rev. 03/2024); paper form with check payable to Indiana State Chemist (no credit cards) and the insurance certificate mailed to 175 S. University St., West Lafayette IN 47907-2063. Each business location needs its own license. Phone 765-494-1492.

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

How to renew

  1. 1Check your For-Hire Commercial Pesticide Applicator License + Certification (Cat. 7a structural / 7b termite) deadline: License expires and renews annually on December 31. Certification lasts five years and ends Dec 31 of the fourth year after the year of qualification.
  2. 2Complete 20 continuing education hours before renewing. Per 5-year certification: Category 7a needs 20 Continuing Certification Hours (CCH), 7b needs 15 (other categories: 1=20, 3a=15, 7d=20, 12=10, RT=8). Only OISC-approved programs count and no more than half of the required CCH may come from one program. Certification renews automatically when CCH are met, or the Core and category exams must be retaken.
  3. 3Renewal information: https://oisc.purdue.edu/pesticide/commercial_pesticide_fertilizer_applicators.html
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $45, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: Fee paid after the due date carries a penalty equal to 100 percent of the required fee (IC 15-16-5-60).
  6. 6Check your Pesticide Business License (structural/for-hire pest control; Cat. 12 WDI business license separate) deadline: Expires December 31 each year; may be issued immediately or effective next Jan 1; each business location/name needs its own license.
  7. 7Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.

Indiana Pest control renewal questions

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

When does an Indiana pest control license expire?

For-Hire Commercial Pesticide Applicator License + Certification (Cat. 7a structural / 7b termite): renews every year. License expires and renews annually on December 31. Certification lasts five years and ends Dec 31 of the fourth year after the year of qualification. Pesticide Business License (structural/for-hire pest control; Cat. 12 WDI business license separate): renews every year. Expires December 31 each year; may be issued immediately or effective next Jan 1; each business location/name needs its own license. Check with Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Purdue University before you rely on it.

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

For-Hire Commercial Pesticide Applicator License + Certification (Cat. 7a structural / 7b termite): 20 hours per renewal. Pesticide Business License (structural/for-hire pest control; Cat. 12 WDI business license separate): no CE required. Check with Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Purdue University before you rely on it.

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

For-Hire Commercial Pesticide Applicator License + Certification (Cat. 7a structural / 7b termite): About $45. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if an Indiana pest control license expires?

Fee paid after the due date carries a penalty equal to 100 percent of the required fee (IC 15-16-5-60). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Indiana accept pest control licenses from other states?

Reciprocity available with proof of home-state license; applicators licensed by reciprocity must earn CCH in their home state. Check with Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Purdue University 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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