Private Applicator License

Private applicators do not purchase a yearly license. The fee is paid upon passing the exam and at the beginning of each subsequent 3 year certification period. $30 for 3 years.

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To become licensed, the Private Applicator must:

A. Obtain study materials from your OSU Extension county office.

B. Select an exam date and site. List of available dates and locations.

C. Register for the exam by calling the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Division at (800) 282-1955. (Because of limited space, you may not be able to take the exam if not pre-registered.)

Then:

D. Ohio Department of Agriculture will notify you by letter with exam results. After the exam is passed, pay the $30 license fee to ODA. The license will be mailed within 3-4 weeks.

License Fees should be paid to:
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Pesticide Regulation
8995 E. Main St.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-3399
Phone: (614) 728-6987 or (800) 282-1955

Recertification Credits

Instead of retesting at the end of 3 years, applicators may attend approved recertification training sessions anytime during the 3 year period.

Recertification credit can be earned any time during the 3 year period.