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

North Dakota Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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

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

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

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

North Dakota handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

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

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 Dakota

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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Compare all states for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) All North Dakota licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with North Dakota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) in North Dakota? ▼
In North Dakota, 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 Dakota? ▼
To become a licensed pesticide applicator (commercial) in North Dakota, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the North Dakota licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) license to North Dakota from another state? ▼
North Dakota evaluates out-of-state pesticide applicator (commercial) licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the North Dakota licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does North Dakota require a background check for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) licensing? ▼
North Dakota doesn't condition pesticide applicator (commercial) licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.

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Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) in North Dakota 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 Dakota 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.