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Tennessee Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Pest Control Charter (firm) (Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Pesticides) renews every 2 years, has a renewal fee of about $400 and requires a bond of $10,000 (verify with the board). The Pest Control Operator License (individual) and Commercial Applicator Certification (Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Pesticides) renews every 2 years, has a renewal fee of about $50 and requires 21 hours of continuing education. 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

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

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Pest Control Charter (firm)

Charter · State license · Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Pesticides

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (615) 837-5148

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

Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
All charters expire June 30 of odd-numbered years (next June 30, 2027). Renewal fees and materials are due on or before July 1 of the expiration year (Rule 0080-09-04-.03).
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Grace period
Bond/insurance lapse: charter expires immediately; 30-day grace to submit proof without charges.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $400
Late fee
A late charge under T.C.A. 43-1-703 is added if fees or materials are not received by July 16 following expiration.
Reinstatement
After the 30-day grace, firm must obtain a new charter and pay all associated fees.

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
Required: $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
GL at least $250,000 per occurrence / $500,000 aggregate; errors & omissions $100,000/$300,000 if charter has a WDO licensee. Bond $10,000 minimum; new structural-category charters (WDO, GRC, FUM, BDC) $50,000 for first 3 years. Documents must show charter physical address.
Reciprocity
Similar license from another state counts toward licensee eligibility; not formal reciprocity.
Notes

The charter fee is a Tier 9 biennial fee under T.C.A. 43-1-703(f), shown by the Department as $200 per year and pro-rated in the first term. A charter is required for each business location. Phone 615-837-5148.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Pest Control Operator License (individual) and Commercial Applicator Certification

PCO · State license · Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Pesticides

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (615) 837-5148

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

Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
21 hours
Show CE rulesCommercial applicators recertify each 3-year cycle by testing or by earning CEUs before the certification expires: 21 CEUs for C07 (industrial, institutional, structural and health-related), 18 for C03 ornamental and turf, other categories 6 to 18. At least two-thirds of C07 CEUs (half for other categories) must be external training. One CEU equals 50 minutes; credits do not carry over; requirements are pro-rated for those certified mid-cycle (Rule 0080-09-04-.05).
Deadline rule
Pest control operator licenses expire June 30 of odd-numbered years (next June 30, 2027); renewal fee and proof of current applicator certification are due by July 1 of the expiration year (Rule 0080-09-04-.04). Commercial applicator certification runs on a separate 3-year cycle ending June 30, 2026, then June 30, 2029.
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Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
A late charge under T.C.A. 43-1-703 is added if the fee is not paid by July 16 following expiration.
Reinstatement
Lapsed certification requires retesting; license not activated within 1 year of passing requires retest.

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
Similar license from another state counts toward eligibility; not formal reciprocity.
Notes

The license fee is a Tier 2 biennial fee per license under T.C.A. 43-1-703(f), listed as $50 for two years by the University of Tennessee PSEP and as $20 per license category per year (pro-rated) by the Department. Exam fee $150. Contact 615-837-5148 or [email protected].

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 Tennessee Pest control continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Pest Control Charter (firm) deadline: All charters expire June 30 of odd-numbered years (next June 30, 2027). Renewal fees and materials are due on or before July 1 of the expiration year (Rule 0080-09-04-.03).
  2. 2Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  3. 3Renewal information: https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/businesses/pesticides/pesticide-charters.html
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $400, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: A late charge under T.C.A. 43-1-703 is added if fees or materials are not received by July 16 following expiration.
  6. 6Check your Pest Control Operator License (individual) and Commercial Applicator Certification deadline: Pest control operator licenses expire June 30 of odd-numbered years (next June 30, 2027); renewal fee and proof of current applicator certification are due by July 1 of the expiration year (Rule 0080-09-04-.04). Commercial applicator certification runs on a separate 3-year cycle ending June 30, 2026, then June 30, 2029.
  7. 7Complete 21 continuing education hours before renewing. Commercial applicators recertify each 3-year cycle by testing or by earning CEUs before the certification expires: 21 CEUs for C07 (industrial, institutional, structural and health-related), 18 for C03 ornamental and turf, other categories 6 to 18. At least two-thirds of C07 CEUs (half for other categories) must be external training. One CEU equals 50 minutes; credits do not carry over; requirements are pro-rated for those certified mid-cycle (Rule 0080-09-04-.05).
  8. 8Renewal information: https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/businesses/pesticides/pesticide-applicators---commercial--including-ceus-.html
  9. 9Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $50, but fees change.
  10. 10If you miss the deadline: A late charge under T.C.A. 43-1-703 is added if the fee is not paid by July 16 following expiration.

Tennessee Pest control renewal questions

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

When does a Tennessee pest control license expire?

Pest Control Charter (firm): renews every 2 years. All charters expire June 30 of odd-numbered years (next June 30, 2027). Renewal fees and materials are due on or before July 1 of the expiration year (Rule 0080-09-04-.03). Pest Control Operator License (individual) and Commercial Applicator Certification: renews every 2 years. Pest control operator licenses expire June 30 of odd-numbered years (next June 30, 2027); renewal fee and proof of current applicator certification are due by July 1 of the expiration year (Rule 0080-09-04-.04). Commercial applicator certification runs on a separate 3-year cycle ending June 30, 2026, then June 30, 2029. Check with Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Pesticides before you rely on it.

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

Pest Control Charter (firm): no CE required. Pest Control Operator License (individual) and Commercial Applicator Certification: 21 hours per renewal. Check with Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Pesticides before you rely on it.

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

Bond/insurance lapse: charter expires immediately; 30-day grace to submit proof without charges. Check with Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Pesticides before you rely on it.

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

Pest Control Charter (firm): About $400. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Tennessee pest control license expires?

A late charge under T.C.A. 43-1-703 is added if fees or materials are not received by July 16 following expiration. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Tennessee accept pest control licenses from other states?

Similar license from another state counts toward licensee eligibility; not formal reciprocity. Check with Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Pesticides 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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