ClearLicensed renewal checklist
Tennessee Pest control license renewal checklist
Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/TN/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
Pest Control Charter (firm) (Charter)
State license · Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Pesticides
- Deadline
- Jun 30 of odd years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $400. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- A late charge under T.C.A. 43-1-703 is added if fees or materials are not received by July 16 following expiration.
- Grace period
- Bond/insurance lapse: charter expires immediately; 30-day grace to submit proof without charges.
- Insurance
- GL at least $250,000 per occurrence / $500,000 aggregate; errors & omissions $100,000/$300,000 if charter has a WDO licensee. Bond $10,000 minimum; new structural-category charters (WDO, GRC, FUM, BDC) $50,000 for first 3 years. Documents must show charter physical address.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Bond in force for $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
- Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $400, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Pest Control Operator License (individual) and Commercial Applicator Certification (PCO)
State license · Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Pesticides
- Deadline
- Jun 30 of odd years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- 21 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- A late charge under T.C.A. 43-1-703 is added if the fee is not paid by July 16 following expiration.
- Grace period
- Not published, check with the board
- Official link
- https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/businesses/pesticides/pesticide-applicators---commercial--including-ceus-.html
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 21 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $50, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup