North Carolina Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

North Carolina has 3 Pest control license classes. Most renew every year. Renewal fees are about $40 to $200, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education is 10 hours. The details for each class are below.

Full rule details

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Certified Applicator (commercial) card

CA · State license · NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division

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Renew on the official site 984-236-4625

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

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 10 hours
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Recertification every 5 years (02 NCAC 34 .0309): either re-examination (Jan 1-Jun 30 before expiry of the 5-year period) or earn CCUs: 10 CCUs for one phase (5 specific to the phase), 15 for two phases, 20 for all three phases (5 specific per phase). Licensees/noncommercial CAs must earn at least one CCU in 4 of the 5 years; commercial CAs in 3 of 5. CCUs cannot be carried past the 5-year period.
Deadline rule: All licenses and cards expire June 30 each year (not prorated). Division mails renewal packets on or before May 1; packet must be postmarked on or before June 30 to prevent lapse.

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Grace period: Work may not be performed after June 30 until renewed. Per G.S. 106-65.31, a license/card renewed before January 1 of the following year may be renewed without re-examination (unless scheduled for periodic reexamination).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $50
Late fee: No separate late fee is set in G.S. 106-65.31. No structural pest control work may be done after June 30 until the license or card is renewed.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A certified applicator card renewed before January 1 after expiration can be renewed without re-examination (G.S. 106-65.31) unless due for periodic re-examination. A licensee whose liability policy lapses has the license expire and it is reinstated only when a new certificate of insurance is received (02 NCAC 34 .0902(f)). Ask the Division about later renewals.

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: North Carolina has structural pest control reciprocal certification agreements only with Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, for applicants who passed that state's exams and are in good standing. Reciprocity grants the Certified Applicator level only; a structural license still requires the North Carolina license exams.

Notes

CA card $50 annual renewal (G.S. 106-65.31; Division page). Commercial CAs work for hire and must be linked to a licensee in good standing; card expires with employer's license. Packet by mail, postmark by June 30.

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Registered Technician (RT) identification card

RT · State license · NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division

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Renew on the official site 984-236-4625

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: All licenses and cards expire June 30 each year (not prorated). Division mails renewal packets on or before May 1; packet must be postmarked on or before June 30 to prevent lapse.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: Work may not be performed after June 30 until renewed. Per G.S. 106-65.31, a license/card renewed before January 1 of the following year may be renewed without re-examination (unless scheduled for periodic reexamination).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $40
Late fee: No separate late fee is set in G.S. 106-65.31. No structural pest control work may be done after June 30 until the license or card is renewed.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A certified applicator card renewed before January 1 after expiration can be renewed without re-examination (G.S. 106-65.31) unless due for periodic re-examination. A licensee whose liability policy lapses has the license expire and it is reinstated only when a new certificate of insurance is received (02 NCAC 34 .0902(f)). Ask the Division about later renewals.

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: North Carolina has structural pest control reciprocal certification agreements only with Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, for applicants who passed that state's exams and are in good standing. Reciprocity grants the Certified Applicator level only; a structural license still requires the North Carolina license exams.

Notes

RT card $40 annual renewal; employees of licensees/noncommercial CAs must register within 75 days of hire (RT school 8 hours, initial only). Included because the business renews these cards for its staff.

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Structural Pest Control Licensee (business license; phases P household, W wood-destroying organisms, F fumigation)

Licensee · State license · NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division

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Renew on the official site 984-236-4625

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

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 10 hours
Show CE rules
Recertification every 5 years (02 NCAC 34 .0309): either re-examination (Jan 1-Jun 30 before expiry of the 5-year period) or earn CCUs: 10 CCUs for one phase (5 specific to the phase), 15 for two phases, 20 for all three phases (5 specific per phase). Licensees/noncommercial CAs must earn at least one CCU in 4 of the 5 years; commercial CAs in 3 of 5. CCUs cannot be carried past the 5-year period. CE hours shown = minimum CCUs for one phase (15 for two, 20 for three).
Deadline rule: All licenses and cards expire June 30 each year (not prorated). Division mails renewal packets on or before May 1; packet must be postmarked on or before June 30 to prevent lapse.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: Work may not be performed after June 30 until renewed. Per G.S. 106-65.31, a license/card renewed before January 1 of the following year may be renewed without re-examination (unless scheduled for periodic reexamination).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $200
Late fee: No separate late fee is set in G.S. 106-65.31. No structural pest control work may be done after June 30 until the license or card is renewed.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A certified applicator card renewed before January 1 after expiration can be renewed without re-examination (G.S. 106-65.31) unless due for periodic re-examination. A licensee whose liability policy lapses has the license expire and it is reinstated only when a new certificate of insurance is received (02 NCAC 34 .0902(f)). Ask the Division about later renewals.

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 covering structural pest control operations and completed operations: single limit $100,000 property damage + $300,000 bodily injury each occurrence, or $300,000 combined single limit each occurrence; certificate must be sent by insurer directly to the Division ([email protected]) with pollution/contamination endorsement. License expires if policy cancels/lapses/drops below limits (02 NCAC 34 .0902).
Reciprocity: North Carolina has structural pest control reciprocal certification agreements only with Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, for applicants who passed that state's exams and are in good standing. Reciprocity grants the Certified Applicator level only; a structural license still requires the North Carolina license exams.

Notes

Renewal fee $200 (1 phase), $275 (2 phases), $350 (3 phases) per Division page; statute: $200 first phase, $75 each additional phase, $15 per subphase. renewal_fee_usd shows 1-phase fee. Renewal is by mailed packet (no online renewal listed); Division phone 984-236-4625. Proof of current liability insurance must be on file before renewal (rule .0902(e)). Licensee required for work for hire on others' property.

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

How to renew

1Check your Certified Applicator (commercial) card deadline: All licenses and cards expire June 30 each year (not prorated). Division mails renewal packets on or before May 1; packet must be postmarked on or before June 30 to prevent lapse.
2Complete 10 continuing education hours before renewing. Recertification every 5 years (02 NCAC 34 .0309): either re-examination (Jan 1-Jun 30 before expiry of the 5-year period) or earn CCUs: 10 CCUs for one phase (5 specific to the phase), 15 for two phases, 20 for all three phases (5 specific per phase). Licensees/noncommercial CAs must earn at least one CCU in 4 of the 5 years; commercial CAs in 3 of 5. CCUs cannot be carried past the 5-year period.
3Renewal information: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/licensing-and-certification/renewal-information
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $50, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: No separate late fee is set in G.S. 106-65.31. No structural pest control work may be done after June 30 until the license or card is renewed.
6Check your Registered Technician (RT) identification card deadline: All licenses and cards expire June 30 each year (not prorated). Division mails renewal packets on or before May 1; packet must be postmarked on or before June 30 to prevent lapse.
7Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $40, but fees change.
8Check your Structural Pest Control Licensee (business license; phases P household, W wood-destroying organisms, F fumigation) deadline: All licenses and cards expire June 30 each year (not prorated). Division mails renewal packets on or before May 1; packet must be postmarked on or before June 30 to prevent lapse.
9Complete 10 continuing education hours before renewing. Recertification every 5 years (02 NCAC 34 .0309): either re-examination (Jan 1-Jun 30 before expiry of the 5-year period) or earn CCUs: 10 CCUs for one phase (5 specific to the phase), 15 for two phases, 20 for all three phases (5 specific per phase). Licensees/noncommercial CAs must earn at least one CCU in 4 of the 5 years; commercial CAs in 3 of 5. CCUs cannot be carried past the 5-year period. CE hours shown = minimum CCUs for one phase (15 for two, 20 for three).
10Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
11Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $200, but fees change.

North Carolina Pest control renewal questions

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

When does a North Carolina pest control license expire?

Certified Applicator (commercial) card: renews every year. All licenses and cards expire June 30 each year (not prorated). Division mails renewal packets on or before May 1; packet must be postmarked on or before June 30 to prevent lapse. Registered Technician (RT) identification card: renews every year. All licenses and cards expire June 30 each year (not prorated). Division mails renewal packets on or before May 1; packet must be postmarked on or before June 30 to prevent lapse. Structural Pest Control Licensee (business license; phases P household, W wood-destroying organisms, F fumigation): renews every year. All licenses and cards expire June 30 each year (not prorated). Division mails renewal packets on or before May 1; packet must be postmarked on or before June 30 to prevent lapse. Check with NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a North Carolina pest control license need?

Certified Applicator (commercial) card: 10 hours per renewal. Registered Technician (RT) identification card: no CE required. Structural Pest Control Licensee (business license; phases P household, W wood-destroying organisms, F fumigation): 10 hours per renewal. Check with NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a North Carolina pest control license?

Work may not be performed after June 30 until renewed. Per G.S. 106-65.31, a license/card renewed before January 1 of the following year may be renewed without re-examination (unless scheduled for periodic reexamination). Check with NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division before you rely on it.

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

Certified Applicator (commercial) card: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a North Carolina pest control license expires?

No separate late fee is set in G.S. 106-65.31. No structural pest control work may be done after June 30 until the license or card is renewed. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does North Carolina accept pest control licenses from other states?

North Carolina has structural pest control reciprocal certification agreements only with Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, for applicants who passed that state's exams and are in good standing. Reciprocity grants the Certified Applicator level only; a structural license still requires the North Carolina license exams. Check with NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division 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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