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Illinois Pest control license renewal checklist

Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/IL/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

Certified Structural Pest Control Technician (general-use / restricted-use)

State license · Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) - Structural Pest Control Program

Deadline
Renew every 3 years; the renewal application must be postmarked by December 1 of the expiration year. Certification expires December 31.
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
CE hours
9 hours
Renewal fee
About $75. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
About $75 late filing charge for renewals postmarked after December 1.
Grace period
A certificate can be renewed up to 1 year after expiration by paying the renewal fee and late filing charge and showing the 9 CE hours.
Official link
https://ildohenvprod.glsuite.us/GLSuiteWeb/Clients/ILDOHENV/Private/PestTechRenewal/Pest_login_renewal.aspx
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Completion certificates for 9 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

Count the days to your deadline

Commercial Structural Pest Control Business License

State license · Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) - Structural Pest Control Program

Deadline
Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle
Every year
CE hours
Not required
Renewal fee
About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
About $75 late filing charge for renewals postmarked after December 1 through December 31.
Grace period
Renewals postmarked December 2 to December 31 are processed with the late filing charge. A renewal postmarked after December 31 cannot be accepted.
Insurance
IDPH Certificate of Insurance (PCO Form 15) per licensed location from an Illinois-authorized insurer: bodily injury $100,000 per person or $300,000 per occurrence, property damage $50,000 per occurrence, or $350,000 combined single limit; IDPH as certificate holder; 30-day notice of cancellation; policy must be continuous (new certificate within 30 days of policy renewal).
Official link
https://ildohenvprod.glsuite.us/GLSuiteWeb/Clients/ILDOHENV/Private/PestBusRenewal/Bus_login.aspx
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 $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/IL.

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.