Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) / North Carolina
2026 data North Carolina board official source

North Carolina Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Applies restricted-use pesticides commercially. EPA + state certification.

What the North Carolina data shows for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial)s

To practice as a pesticide applicator (commercial) in North Carolina, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. The regulation sits under North Carolina's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Training/Certification".

Budget $50 to get started on a 3-year cycle. North Carolina doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

There's no published reciprocity list here - North Carolina reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

A+
Licensing Ease Score
90/100
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) · North Carolina

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$50
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in North Carolina

Education / Training Hours
Training/Certification
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$50
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with North Carolina licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) in North Carolina? ▼
In North Carolina, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $50 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) in North Carolina? ▼
To become a licensed pesticide applicator (commercial) in North Carolina, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the North Carolina licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) license to North Carolina from another state? ▼
Out-of-state pesticide applicator (commercial) credentials get a case-by-case review in North Carolina rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the North Carolina licensing board.
Does North Carolina require a background check for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) licensing? ▼
North Carolina does not currently require a criminal background check for pesticide applicator (commercial) licensing, though this may vary by employer or specific role.

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Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) in North Carolina is one requirement row in a pesticide applicator (commercial)-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the North Carolina licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.