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Vermont Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification/license (incl. Category 7A General/Structural Pest Control) (Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $30 and requires 16 hours of continuing education. The Pesticide Company License (commercial pesticide business) (Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $75. 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 certification/license (incl. Category 7A General/Structural Pest Control)

Commercial 7A · State license · Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 802-828-2436 (Licensing); 802-461-7160 (Enforcement)

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

Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
16 hours
Show CE rules16 recertification credits (1 credit = 60 min, no partial) in certified categories over the 5-year certification cycle; credits from New England states accepted; submit by Nov 15 suggested; check credits online with last name + last 4 digits of cert number.
Deadline rule
Licenses expire December 31 each year; renewal notices emailed mid-November, mailed early December; renewal requires paperwork, pesticide usage report and fees. Certification lasts 5 years if license renewed within 1 year of expiration.
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Grace period
License lapses if not renewed within 1 year of expiration (then re-test).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $30
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)The Secretary may assess a $27 late fee (or the fee due, if less) on renewals received more than 30 days after expiration (6 V.S.A. 1); no separate pesticide late fee is listed.
Reinstatement
Lapsed >1 year (or insufficient credits): must retake exams. Credits for expired certifications must reach VAAFM before Feb 1 after expiration.

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
Credit reciprocity with New England states (for CE credits only).
Notes

Fee $30 per certification category per year, max $120 per applicator. Core exam + category exam. Applicator must be affiliated with a licensed pesticide company. Exams: $25 in person / $60 online (Everblue) per exam (VAAFM applicator-types page).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Pesticide Company License (commercial pesticide business)

Company · State license · Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 802-828-2436 (Licensing); 802-461-7160 (Enforcement)

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
Annual; the license period runs January 1 to December 31 (6 V.S.A. 1112) and licenses expire December 31 each year. Pay with the application, ideally together with applicator certification fees; renewal packets are mailed mid-November.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
License lapses if not renewed within 1 year of expiration (then re-test).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $75
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)The Secretary may assess a $27 late fee (or the fee due, if less) on renewals received more than 30 days after expiration (6 V.S.A. 1); no separate pesticide late fee is listed.
Reinstatement
Lapsed >1 year (or insufficient credits): must retake exams. Credits for expired certifications must reach VAAFM before Feb 1 after expiration.

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
Credit reciprocity with New England states (for CE credits only).
Notes

$75 per year (6 V.S.A. 1112; Agency fee schedule); fee covers one year or any part of it. Required for companies engaged in commercial pesticide application. Applicators must be affiliated with a licensed company.

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 Vermont Pest control continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification/license (incl. Category 7A General/Structural Pest Control) deadline: Licenses expire December 31 each year; renewal notices emailed mid-November, mailed early December; renewal requires paperwork, pesticide usage report and fees. Certification lasts 5 years if license renewed within 1 year of expiration.
  2. 2Complete 16 continuing education hours before renewing. 16 recertification credits (1 credit = 60 min, no partial) in certified categories over the 5-year certification cycle; credits from New England states accepted; submit by Nov 15 suggested; check credits online with last name + last 4 digits of cert number.
  3. 3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $30, but fees change.
  4. 4If you miss the deadline: The Secretary may assess a $27 late fee (or the fee due, if less) on renewals received more than 30 days after expiration (6 V.S.A. 1); no separate pesticide late fee is listed.
  5. 5Check your Pesticide Company License (commercial pesticide business) deadline: Annual; the license period runs January 1 to December 31 (6 V.S.A. 1112) and licenses expire December 31 each year. Pay with the application, ideally together with applicator certification fees; renewal packets are mailed mid-November.
  6. 6Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $75, but fees change.

Vermont Pest control renewal questions

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

When does a Vermont pest control license expire?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification/license (incl. Category 7A General/Structural Pest Control): renews every year. Licenses expire December 31 each year; renewal notices emailed mid-November, mailed early December; renewal requires paperwork, pesticide usage report and fees. Certification lasts 5 years if license renewed within 1 year of expiration. Pesticide Company License (commercial pesticide business): renews every year. Annual; the license period runs January 1 to December 31 (6 V.S.A. 1112) and licenses expire December 31 each year. Pay with the application, ideally together with applicator certification fees; renewal packets are mailed mid-November. Check with Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification/license (incl. Category 7A General/Structural Pest Control): 16 hours per renewal. Pesticide Company License (commercial pesticide business): no CE required. Check with Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets before you rely on it.

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

License lapses if not renewed within 1 year of expiration (then re-test). Check with Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification/license (incl. Category 7A General/Structural Pest Control): About $30. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Vermont pest control license expires?

The Secretary may assess a $27 late fee (or the fee due, if less) on renewals received more than 30 days after expiration (6 V.S.A. 1); no separate pesticide late fee is listed. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Vermont accept pest control licenses from other states?

Credit reciprocity with New England states (for CE credits only). Check with Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets 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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