Minnesota Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Structural Pest Control Applicator (Journeyman / Master) (Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) - Pesticide & Fertilizer Management) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $55. The Structural Pest Control Company License (Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) - Pesticide & Fertilizer Management) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $295. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Structural Pest Control Applicator (Journeyman / Master)

SPCA · State license · Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) - Pesticide & Fertilizer Management

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Renew on the official site 651-201-6615

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
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Recertification is due by the attend-by date on the license card: attend an MDA-approved structural recertification workshop (SPCA cycle is 1 year; workshops also give Core category A credit), or retest ($250 Master or Journeyman, $150 Fumigation). MDA sets no hour count; workshop attendance is the requirement. Applicators who must retest cannot pay online. License renewal is annual.
Deadline rule: Annual; expires December 31. Renewal applications mailed to the employer in November; must meet recertification requirement before renewing.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: Renewal accepted through March 31 with late fee; after that must apply as new applicant.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $55
Late fee: About $25 late fee applied January 1 (50% of about $50 license fee). Annual total about $55 = about $50 license + about $5 MDA processing fee.
Reinstatement: If not renewed within three months of expiration, must meet initial requirements: Core (Category A) and SPCA Journeyman or Master 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: Financial responsibility required of applicator; satisfied by employer's coverage if employer maintains it: $100,000 bodily injury, $200,000 bodily injury/death for 2+ people per occurrence, $10,000 property damage (or $50,000 net assets statement, or equivalent bond).
Reciprocity: MDA reciprocal agreements: adjacent states ND, SD, IA, WI; others AR, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, OH, OK, TX, WY (based on state of residence; comparable categories required; reciprocity application for structural applies to Journeyman only). Reciprocal licensee who moves to Minnesota must attend a MN workshop before renewing.

Notes

Master requires 2 years as licensed Journeyman. Fumigation endorsement available via additional exam. Phone Pesticide Licensing 651-201-6615.

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Structural Pest Control Company License

SPC Company · State license · Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) - Pesticide & Fertilizer Management

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Renew on the official site 651-201-6615

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Annual; expires December 31. Renewal forms mailed in November; renew online (eRenewal), by mail or in person.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: None - late fee applies Jan 1. Applicators who do not renew within 3 months of expiration must restart as new applicants.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $295
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
About $100 late fee applied January 1 (50% of about $200 license fee). Total annual fee about $295 = about $200 license + about $85 ACRRA surcharge + about $10 MDA processing fee.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
For applicators: not renewed within 3 months of expiration (by March 31) -> must apply as new and pass exams. Company reinstatement terms not separately stated; contact MDA 651-201-6615.

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: Financial responsibility required: certificate of liability insurance (certificate holder: MDA) with at least $100,000 bodily injury per person, $200,000 bodily injury or death for two or more people per occurrence, and $10,000 property damage per occurrence; OR net assets statement of at least $50,000; OR performance/surety bond with the same amounts. Deductible max $500. Plus workers' compensation information.
Reciprocity: Company license not covered by applicator reciprocity.

Notes

Applies to firms applying pesticides for hire in/around structures. Contact Pesticide Licensing 651-201-6615, [email protected].

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

How to renew

1Check your Structural Pest Control Applicator (Journeyman / Master) deadline: Annual; expires December 31. Renewal applications mailed to the employer in November; must meet recertification requirement before renewing.
2Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
3Renew online at https://www2.mda.state.mn.us/webapp/erenewal/
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $55, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: About $25 late fee applied January 1 (50% of about $50 license fee). Annual total about $55 = about $50 license + about $5 MDA processing fee.
6Check your Structural Pest Control Company License deadline: Annual; expires December 31. Renewal forms mailed in November; renew online (eRenewal), by mail or in person.
7Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $295, but fees change.
8If you miss the deadline: About $100 late fee applied January 1 (50% of about $200 license fee). Total annual fee about $295 = about $200 license + about $85 ACRRA surcharge + about $10 MDA processing fee.

Minnesota Pest control renewal questions

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

When does a Minnesota pest control license expire?

Structural Pest Control Applicator (Journeyman / Master): renews every year. Annual; expires December 31. Renewal applications mailed to the employer in November; must meet recertification requirement before renewing. Structural Pest Control Company License: renews every year. Annual; expires December 31. Renewal forms mailed in November; renew online (eRenewal), by mail or in person. Check with Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) - Pesticide & Fertilizer Management before you rely on it.

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

Structural Pest Control Applicator (Journeyman / Master): CE is required, but the hours are not published. Structural Pest Control Company License: no CE required. Check with Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) - Pesticide & Fertilizer Management before you rely on it.

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

Renewal accepted through March 31 with late fee; after that must apply as new applicant. Check with Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) - Pesticide & Fertilizer Management before you rely on it.

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

Structural Pest Control Applicator (Journeyman / Master): About $55. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Minnesota pest control license expires?

About $25 late fee applied January 1 (50% of about $50 license fee). Annual total about $55 = about $50 license + about $5 MDA processing fee. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Minnesota accept pest control licenses from other states?

MDA reciprocal agreements: adjacent states ND, SD, IA, WI; others AR, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, OH, OK, TX, WY (based on state of residence; comparable categories required; reciprocity application for structural applies to Journeyman only). Reciprocal licensee who moves to Minnesota must attend a MN workshop before renewing. Check with Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) - Pesticide & Fertilizer Management before you rely on it.

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