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

The Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification - Industrial, Institutional & Structural Pest Control category (NDSU Extension Pesticide Certification Program / ND Department of Agriculture) renews every 3 years and has a renewal fee of about $100. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification - Industrial, Institutional & Structural Pest Control category

Commercial applicator (Industrial, Insti · State license · NDSU Extension Pesticide Certification Program / ND Department of Agriculture

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Renew on the official site 701-231-7180

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Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Continuing education: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
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Recertify every three years by attending an approved recertification training when the category is up for renewal, or by retesting in the expired category (monitored exam at the county NDSU Extension office). Minor-use categories (Home, Industrial and Institutional; Public Health; Wood Preservatives; Vertebrate; Sewer Root) may recertify with a home-study course. Credit-hour counts are not published.
Deadline rule: All certified categories expire April 1 of the year printed on the certificate; recertify every three years (NDCC 4.1-33-08).

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Grace period: No grace period is published. Expired categories must be renewed through recertification training or by retesting.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $100
Late fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Reinstatement: Retake monitored exam at county extension office for expired category (NDSU).

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: Commercial applicators must maintain proof of financial responsibility of $100,000: a notarized letter from a financial institution officer or CPA confirming $100,000 net assets, a $100,000 performance bond, or $100,000 general liability insurance per occurrence. Bond or policy must require notice to the Agriculture Commissioner at least 10 days before cancellation (NDCC 4.1-33-10).
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Certification fee is $100 for a single commercial category and $25 for each additional category per NDSU. NDSU training registration may carry separate fees, so confirm the exact amount at registration. Certification is individual; no separate state business license for structural pest control was found. Contact the NDSU Extension Pesticide Program (701-231-7180) or the ND Department of Agriculture Pesticide Program (701-328-2231).

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

How to renew

1Check your Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification - Industrial, Institutional & Structural Pest Control category deadline: All certified categories expire April 1 of the year printed on the certificate; recertify every three years (NDCC 4.1-33-08).
2Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
3Renewal information: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/programs/pesticide-certification-program
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $100, but fees change.

North Dakota Pest control renewal questions

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When does a North Dakota pest control license expire?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification - Industrial, Institutional & Structural Pest Control category: renews every 3 years. All certified categories expire April 1 of the year printed on the certificate; recertify every three years (NDCC 4.1-33-08). Check with NDSU Extension Pesticide Certification Program / ND Department of Agriculture before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification - Industrial, Institutional & Structural Pest Control category: CE is required, but the hours are not published. Check with NDSU Extension Pesticide Certification Program / ND Department of Agriculture before you rely on it.

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

No grace period is published. Expired categories must be renewed through recertification training or by retesting. Check with NDSU Extension Pesticide Certification Program / ND Department of Agriculture before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification - Industrial, Institutional & Structural Pest Control category: About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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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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