Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Operational (for-hire employee applicator)
Operational · State license · NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food - Division of Pesticide Control
We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- Continuing education
- 12 hours
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Recertification every 5 years: at least 12 credits per category held (one credit per hour of Division-approved seminar), capped at 48 credits for applicators licensed in 5 or more categories; or retake the exams in the fifth year. Credits must be earned in the 5-year period ending December 31 of the fifth year of certification, and the license must be renewed annually throughout. Certificates of attendance are submitted to the Division when renewing at the end of each calendar year. Online courses must be approved by a state pesticide program. - Deadline rule
- Commercial applicator licenses renew annually. A holder who has not renewed by June 1 of the renewal year must take the examination again (Pes 401.01(d)); confirm the expiration date printed on the license.
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- Grace period
- None; the license must be renewed before the annual deadline.
Fees, approximate
- Renewal fee
- About $60
- Late fee
- No late fee found; a license not renewed by June 1 requires re-examination.
- Reinstatement
- If not renewed by June 1 of each year the licensee must pass the examinations again (Pes 401.01(d)).
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
- For-hire applicators and firms must show financial responsibility: ground application bodily injury $50,000 per occurrence / $100,000 aggregate and property damage $50,000 per occurrence; aerial application $100,000 / $300,000 bodily injury and $100,000 property damage. Coverage includes products and completed operations/pollution (chemical) liability where available. Submit a signed declaration plus a certificate of insurance naming the Division as certificate holder with notice of cancellation (Pes 302.03). Not required for commercial applicators not for hire.
- Reciprocity
- Not published, check with the board
Notes
Operational-level license for crew members applying pesticides under a supervisory licensee; at least one member of each crew must hold at least an operational license. Requires a written exam and the supervisor's countersignature on the application; the license may become invalid if the supervisor or the operator leaves the company. Listed fee for a commercial applicator license is $60 (effective July 1, 2025).