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Virginia Pest Control License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Category 7A General Pest Control etc.) (Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Office of Pesticide Services) renews every 2 years and has a renewal fee of about $0. The Pesticide Business License (Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Office of Pesticide Services) 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 (Category 7A General Pest Control etc.)

Commercial Applicator · State license · Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Office of Pesticide Services

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 804-786-3798 (Office of Pesticide Services)

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

Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Show CE rulesAttend at least one fully approved recertification session per category every two years; up to four years of recertification credit may be accumulated. Instead of a course, the applicator may retake the Core and category exams ($25 fee).
Deadline rule
Certificates are renewed every two years and expire June 30 of an even or odd year as shown on the certificate. Renewal follows once recertification credit is earned: at least one approved recertification session per category held, every two years.
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Grace period
60-day grace period after June 30 to earn recertification credit (until about Aug 29); certificate expired more than 60 days must be reinstated by retesting.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $0
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)No renewal fee since 3/17/2022; about $25 application fee applies when retesting to reinstate, add a category, or test in lieu of recertification course.
Reinstatement
Retake Core and category exams (about $25 fee) to reinstate an expired certificate.

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
Individual applicators work under a licensed pesticide business that must carry liability insurance (see Business License).
Reciprocity
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Initial certification fee is $25 (government employees exempt). Registered Technician (Category 60) is an entry level with the same renewal rules and a $25 initial fee. A commercial applicator must be affiliated with a licensed pesticide business. Questions: VDACS Office of Pesticide Services (804) 786-3798.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Pesticide Business License

Business License · State license · Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Office of Pesticide Services

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 804-786-3798 (Office of Pesticide Services)

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 pesticide business licenses expire March 31 each year; renewal application and fee due by March 31 to the Office of Pesticide Services (renewal form mailed by VDACS).
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Grace period
None stated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $75
Late fee
Late renewal: 20% penalty (VDACS renewal form shows about $15 on the about $75 fee).

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
Certificate of liability insurance, including completed operations: minimum $100,000 property damage, $100,000 personal injury or death of one person, and $300,000 per occurrence, maintained for the whole license period. Notify OPS at least 10 days before any reduction or cancellation and send a new certificate at each insurance renewal or change of insurer.
Reciprocity
Not applicable.
Notes

Fee is $75 per location per year (VDACS business packet, rev. 01/2025). Licenses are not pro-rated. A separate license is needed for each business location. Mail to VDACS Office of Pesticide Services, PO Box 526, Richmond VA 23218-0526. Reinstatement terms for a lapsed business license are not published; contact the Office of Pesticide Services.

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 Virginia Pest control continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Category 7A General Pest Control etc.) deadline: Certificates are renewed every two years and expire June 30 of an even or odd year as shown on the certificate. Renewal follows once recertification credit is earned: at least one approved recertification session per category held, every two years.
  2. 2Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  3. 3Renewal information: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pesticide-applicator-training.shtml
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $0, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: No renewal fee since 3/17/2022; about $25 application fee applies when retesting to reinstate, add a category, or test in lieu of recertification course.
  6. 6Check your Pesticide Business License deadline: All pesticide business licenses expire March 31 each year; renewal application and fee due by March 31 to the Office of Pesticide Services (renewal form mailed by VDACS).
  7. 7Renewal information: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pesticide-business-license.shtml
  8. 8Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $75, but fees change.
  9. 9If you miss the deadline: Late renewal: 20% penalty (VDACS renewal form shows about $15 on the about $75 fee).

Virginia Pest control renewal questions

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

When does a Virginia pest control license expire?

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Category 7A General Pest Control etc.): renews every 2 years. Certificates are renewed every two years and expire June 30 of an even or odd year as shown on the certificate. Renewal follows once recertification credit is earned: at least one approved recertification session per category held, every two years. Pesticide Business License: renews every year. All pesticide business licenses expire March 31 each year; renewal application and fee due by March 31 to the Office of Pesticide Services (renewal form mailed by VDACS). Check with Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Office of Pesticide Services before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Category 7A General Pest Control etc.): CE is required, but the hours are not published. Pesticide Business License: no CE required. Check with Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Office of Pesticide Services before you rely on it.

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

60-day grace period after June 30 to earn recertification credit (until about Aug 29); certificate expired more than 60 days must be reinstated by retesting. Check with Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Office of Pesticide Services before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Category 7A General Pest Control etc.): About $0. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Virginia pest control license expires?

No renewal fee since 3/17/2022; about $25 application fee applies when retesting to reinstate, add a category, or test in lieu of recertification course. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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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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