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Massachusetts Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (restricted-use; per category) (Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $150 and requires 12 hours of continuing education. The Pesticide Applicator License (Core / commercial licensed applicator) (Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $100 and requires 6 hours of continuing education. 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 Certification (restricted-use; per category)

Commercial Certification · State license · Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program

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Renew on the official site
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
12 hours12 contact hours per category per 3-year period (333 CMR 10.08); same on-demand cap.
Deadline rule
Annual; license year Jan 1 - Dec 31, renewal due by Jan 1 / Dec 31 (333 CMR 10.08); forms mailed >=30 days before; credential stays in effect up to 90 days after expiration if renewal filed and fee paid while still in effect. Recertification (CE or reexam) every 3 years.
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Grace period
Late renewal accepted January 1 to June 30 with the late fee.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $150
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal after December 31 adds a late fee equal to the exam fee (about $125 for Commercial Certification). Late renewals are accepted only from January 1 to June 30; after that the exam must be retaken.
Reinstatement
After June 30 the late renewal window closes and the exam must be retaken.

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
Certified commercial applicator (ground application): at least $100,000 bodily injury per occurrence ($300,000 aggregate) and $100,000 property damage per occurrence, including completed operations (333 CMR 10.13). The policy must include an endorsement that modifies any pollution exclusion.
Reciprocity
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Required for restricted-use pesticide application; general-use structural work can be done under the core Applicator License. Fee $150 per year; the $50 in the text of 333 CMR 10.08 is outdated.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Pesticide Applicator License (Core / commercial licensed applicator)

Applicator License · State license · Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program

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Renew on the official site
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
6 hours
Show CE rules6 contact hours (50 min each) per 3-year period; no more than half on-demand; keep training certificates and submit during renewal; alternatively reexamination (333 CMR 10.08).
Deadline rule
Annual; license year is Jan 1 to Dec 31 and renewal is due by Dec 31 (333 CMR 10.08(3)(c) says renewal by January 1). Renewal forms are mailed at least 30 days before the due date. Recertification (training hours or reexamination) every 3 years.
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Grace period
Late renewal accepted January 1 to June 30 with the late fee.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal after December 31 adds a late fee equal to the exam fee for the credential (about $75 for the core Applicator License). Late renewals are accepted only from January 1 to June 30; after that the exam must be retaken.
Reinstatement
Lapsed credentials may require reexamination; Department can waive for good cause.

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
Comprehensive general liability for a licensed applicator (ground application) of at least $50,000 bodily injury per occurrence ($100,000 aggregate) and $50,000 property damage per occurrence, including completed operations (333 CMR 10.13). The policy must include an endorsement that modifies any pollution exclusion. Proof of insurance is uploaded in ePLACE.
Reciprocity
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Renewal fee is $100 per year for the core Applicator License; the $25 and $50 fees printed in the text of 333 CMR 10.08 are outdated. Only individuals are licensed; there is no separate state pest control company license. Structural work falls under the industrial/institutional/structural category. Renewals are filed through the EEA ePLACE portal. Dealer license is separate ($300, due Feb 28).

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 Massachusetts Pest control continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (restricted-use; per category) deadline: Annual; license year Jan 1 - Dec 31, renewal due by Jan 1 / Dec 31 (333 CMR 10.08); forms mailed >=30 days before; credential stays in effect up to 90 days after expiration if renewal filed and fee paid while still in effect. Recertification (CE or reexam) every 3 years.
  2. 2Complete 12 continuing education hours before renewing. 12 contact hours per category per 3-year period (333 CMR 10.08); same on-demand cap.
  3. 3Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  4. 4Renew online at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/pesticide-license-and-recertification-program
  5. 5Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $150, but fees change.
  6. 6If you miss the deadline: Renewal after December 31 adds a late fee equal to the exam fee (about $125 for Commercial Certification). Late renewals are accepted only from January 1 to June 30; after that the exam must be retaken.
  7. 7Check your Pesticide Applicator License (Core / commercial licensed applicator) deadline: Annual; license year is Jan 1 to Dec 31 and renewal is due by Dec 31 (333 CMR 10.08(3)(c) says renewal by January 1). Renewal forms are mailed at least 30 days before the due date. Recertification (training hours or reexamination) every 3 years.
  8. 8Complete 6 continuing education hours before renewing. 6 contact hours (50 min each) per 3-year period; no more than half on-demand; keep training certificates and submit during renewal; alternatively reexamination (333 CMR 10.08).
  9. 9Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $100, but fees change.
  10. 10If you miss the deadline: Renewal after December 31 adds a late fee equal to the exam fee for the credential (about $75 for the core Applicator License). Late renewals are accepted only from January 1 to June 30; after that the exam must be retaken.

Massachusetts Pest control renewal questions

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

When does a Massachusetts pest control license expire?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (restricted-use; per category): renews every year. Annual; license year Jan 1 - Dec 31, renewal due by Jan 1 / Dec 31 (333 CMR 10.08); forms mailed >=30 days before; credential stays in effect up to 90 days after expiration if renewal filed and fee paid while still in effect. Recertification (CE or reexam) every 3 years. Pesticide Applicator License (Core / commercial licensed applicator): renews every year. Annual; license year is Jan 1 to Dec 31 and renewal is due by Dec 31 (333 CMR 10.08(3)(c) says renewal by January 1). Renewal forms are mailed at least 30 days before the due date. Recertification (training hours or reexamination) every 3 years. Check with Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (restricted-use; per category): 12 hours per renewal. Pesticide Applicator License (Core / commercial licensed applicator): 6 hours per renewal. Check with Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program before you rely on it.

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

Late renewal accepted January 1 to June 30 with the late fee. Check with Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (restricted-use; per category): About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Massachusetts pest control license expires?

Renewal after December 31 adds a late fee equal to the exam fee (about $125 for Commercial Certification). Late renewals are accepted only from January 1 to June 30; after that the exam must be retaken. 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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