ClearLicensed renewal checklist
Iowa Pest control license renewal checklist
Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/IA/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
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (individual; category 7 structural/institutional) (7A-7F)
State license · Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship - Pesticide Bureau
- Deadline
- Certifications expire Dec 31 of the third year of the 3-year cycle; valid only while associated with a licensed company.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- CE hours
- 6 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $75. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Not published, check with the board
- Grace period
- Not published, check with the board
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 6 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $75, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Company License (location license)
State license · Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship - Pesticide Bureau
- Deadline
- Dec 31 every year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $25. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Renewals submitted after the December 31 expiration date are subject to a penalty of 25 percent of the fee due.
- Grace period
- Not published, check with the board
- Insurance
- Evidence of financial responsibility (Iowa Code 206.13): certificate of liability insurance with at least $100,000 property damage and $100,000 public liability separately, OR $100,000 per occurrence / $300,000 annual aggregate; a surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit also accepted (bond is an alternative, not additional). IDALS notified 10 days before reduction/cancellation. Nonresidents file power of attorney designating Secretary of State.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $25, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup