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Oregon Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Commercial Pesticide Applicator (individual) (Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $50 and requires 40 hours of continuing education. The Commercial Pesticide Operator (business) - incl. structural/wood-destroying pests (Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $90. 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 (individual)

APPLICATOR · State license · Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 503-986-4550
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
40 hours
Show CE rules40 recertification credit hours by end of 5-year certification period, max 15 credits per year; otherwise must retake and pass exams. Credits trackable online; approved classes via ODA. Apprentices: 8 credits (4 core) per licensing period. Annual license fee still due each year.
Deadline rule
Licenses expire December 31 following issuance (ORS 634.112); ODA mails a notice at least 30 days before expiration; renew annually online through the ODA license renewal portal.
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Grace period
None: failure to pay when due forfeits the right to operate/apply.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)No late fee amount found. If fee not paid within the first delinquent month, applicator must pay fee AND pass ODA reexamination (waived with signed statement of no pesticide work in prior 6 months).
Reinstatement
Pay fee plus written application; reexamination if more than one month delinquent unless statement of no applicator work (ORS 634.112(5)-(7)).

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
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Fee is $50 including one category, plus $7.50 for each additional category at issuance ($12.50 if added later) under OAR 603-057-0100. The applicator must be employed by a licensed commercial operator.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Commercial Pesticide Operator (business) - incl. structural/wood-destroying pests

OPERATOR · State license · Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 503-986-4550
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Licenses expire December 31 following issuance (ORS 634.112); ODA mails a notice at least 30 days before expiration; renew annually online through the ODA license renewal portal.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None: failure to pay when due forfeits the right to operate/apply.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $90
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)No separate late fee. Under ORS 634.112, an unpaid renewal forfeits the right to operate; to regain it, file a written application and pay the fee that should have been paid.
Reinstatement
Operators: written application plus payment of the unpaid fee (ORS 634.112(5)). No reexamination for operators (no exam).

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
Public liability insurance from an Oregon-qualified insurer (or cash deposit/surety bond): at least $25,000 bodily injury and $25,000 property damage (ORS 634.116(6)); for structural pests coverage extends to property being worked on. License auto-suspends if coverage lapses; insurer gives ODA 30 days' notice of cancellation. Operators must employ licensed commercial applicator(s).
Reciprocity
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Fee is $90 including one category, plus $15 for each additional category at issuance ($20 if added later) under OAR 603-057-0100. Structural pest control falls under the industrial, institutional, health-related and structural category.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Oregon Pest control continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Commercial Pesticide Applicator (individual) deadline: Licenses expire December 31 following issuance (ORS 634.112); ODA mails a notice at least 30 days before expiration; renew annually online through the ODA license renewal portal.
  2. 2Complete 40 continuing education hours before renewing. 40 recertification credit hours by end of 5-year certification period, max 15 credits per year; otherwise must retake and pass exams. Credits trackable online; approved classes via ODA. Apprentices: 8 credits (4 core) per licensing period. Annual license fee still due each year.
  3. 3Renew online at https://mylicense.oda.state.or.us/
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $50, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: No late fee amount found. If fee not paid within the first delinquent month, applicator must pay fee AND pass ODA reexamination (waived with signed statement of no pesticide work in prior 6 months).
  6. 6Check your Commercial Pesticide Operator (business) - incl. structural/wood-destroying pests deadline: Licenses expire December 31 following issuance (ORS 634.112); ODA mails a notice at least 30 days before expiration; renew annually online through the ODA license renewal portal.
  7. 7Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  8. 8Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $90, but fees change.
  9. 9If you miss the deadline: No separate late fee. Under ORS 634.112, an unpaid renewal forfeits the right to operate; to regain it, file a written application and pay the fee that should have been paid.

Oregon Pest control renewal questions

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

When does an Oregon pest control license expire?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (individual): renews every year. Licenses expire December 31 following issuance (ORS 634.112); ODA mails a notice at least 30 days before expiration; renew annually online through the ODA license renewal portal. Commercial Pesticide Operator (business) - incl. structural/wood-destroying pests: renews every year. Licenses expire December 31 following issuance (ORS 634.112); ODA mails a notice at least 30 days before expiration; renew annually online through the ODA license renewal portal. Check with Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does an Oregon pest control license need?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (individual): 40 hours per renewal. Commercial Pesticide Operator (business) - incl. structural/wood-destroying pests: no CE required. Check with Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for an Oregon pest control license?

None: failure to pay when due forfeits the right to operate/apply. Check with Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew an Oregon pest control license?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (individual): About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if an Oregon pest control license expires?

No late fee amount found. If fee not paid within the first delinquent month, applicator must pay fee AND pass ODA reexamination (waived with signed statement of no pesticide work in prior 6 months). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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Spot something out of date?

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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