ClearLicensed renewal checklist
Michigan Pest control license renewal checklist
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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 Commercial Pesticide Applicator (e.g., Cat. 7A General Pest, 7B Wood Destroying) (Commercial Applicator - Category 7)
State license · Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) - Pesticide and Plant Pest Management / Central Licensing Unit
- Deadline
- Credentials expire December 31 every third year (date printed on card). MDARD mails Applicator Renewal Application about 3 months before expiration.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- CE hours
- 16 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $75. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- No late fee stated; renewal period continues 1 year after expiration.
- Grace period
- 1-year renewal period after expiration of the credential (renewal requires application, fee, and credits/exams).
- Official link
- https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/licensing/pesticide/pesticide-applicator-certification/certprocess/renewal-process
- 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 $75, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Pesticide Application Business License (PABL) (PABL)
State license · Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) - Pesticide and Plant Pest Management / Central Licensing Unit
- Deadline
- Dec 31 every year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- No late fee stated; operating after 12/31 without renewal subjects firm to enforcement.
- Grace period
- None stated - must renew by Dec 31.
- Insurance
- Certificate of comprehensive general liability insurance showing licensee name/address and effective/expiration dates. Most categories (incl. structural/general pest): at least $100,000 bodily injury per occurrence and $25,000 property damage per occurrence. Aerial application, fumigation, and right-of-way: at least $100,000 BI per occurrence, $25,000 PD per occurrence, and $300,000 combined single limit. If multiple categories, the greater requirement applies.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
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 $100, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Registered Commercial Applicator (technician) (Registered Applicator)
State license · Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) - Pesticide and Plant Pest Management / Central Licensing Unit
- Deadline
- Registration expires December 31 every third year.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- CE hours
- 8 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $45. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- No late fee stated.
- Grace period
- 1-year renewal period after expiration.
- Official link
- https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/licensing/pesticide/pesticide-applicator-certification/certprocess/renewal-process
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $45, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup