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California Pest control license renewal checklist

Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/CA/checklist/pest-control

Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

Pest control

Company Registration (Structural Pest Control) (Company registration)

State registration · Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB)

Deadline
Not published, check with the board
Renewal cycle
Not published, check with the board
CE hours
Not required
Renewal fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee
Not published, check with the board
Grace period
Not published, check with the board
Insurance
Minimum $500,000 general liability insurance (Board Certificate of Insurance form); workers comp certificate or Statement of Exemption if no employees.
Official link
https://connect.pestboard.ca.gov/
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Bond in force for $12,500. Verify the amount with the board.
  • Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Operator License (Structural Pest Control) (Operator (Branch 1/2/3))

State license · Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB)

Deadline
Expires 12:00 midnight June 30 of the third year from date of issue (BPC 8590); renewal window opens in May; board mails notice by June 1. Licensee may align multiple licenses to same expiry.
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
CE hours
16 hours
Renewal fee
About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
Delinquent fee about $75 (50%); penalty cannot be waived (BPC 8590(e)).
Grace period
Delinquent period of up to 90 days (3 months) after June 30; license is not valid and holder cannot work during that time; licenses not renewed by Sept 30 are cancelled.
Official link
https://connect.pestboard.ca.gov/login/
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Completion certificates for 16 hours of continuing education
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this checklist can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and ClearLicensed is not affiliated with any state board. Sources for every rule are on clearlicensed.com/states/CA.

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.