Massachusetts Pest Control Regulations
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Phone: 617-626-1784
Exam Registration Fees
You must complete and submit an exam application form with the appropriate fee. The deadline to receive the application is one-week before the selected exam date.
- Commercial Applicator License (core) – $75
- Commercial Applicator Certification - $125
- Private Certification - $125
- Dealer License - $125
License and Certification Fees
After taking the exam and receiving a passing score, we will send you instructions on how to apply for your license or certification. You have one year to submit an application with the appropriate fee to receive your license or certification credential.
- Commercial Applicator License (core) – $100
- Commercial Applicator Certification - $150
- Private Certification - $100
- Dealer License - $300
Yearly Renewal Fees
You are eligible to renew your license for the following year beginning in October.
- Commercial Applicator License (core) – $100 - (due by December 31 each calendar year)
- Commercial Applicator Certification - $150 - (due by December 31 each calendar year)
- Private Certification - $100 - (due by December 31 each calendar year)
- Dealer License - $300 - (due by February 28 each calendar year)
Late Renewal Fees
In addition to the renewal fees listed above, you are required to pay a late renewal fee, if you don't renew by your license by the deadline. This late fee is equal to the exam fee for the corresponding license type. Please note that late renewals are only permitted until June 30th of the new year. Failure to renew by June 30th will result in mandatory re-examination.
- Commercial Applicator License (core) – $75 (renew before December 31st)
- Commercial Applicator Certification - $125
- Private Certification - $125
- Dealer License - $125 (renew before February 28th)