Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) / New Hampshire
2026 data New Hampshire board official source

New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire data shows for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial)s

New Hampshire sets the entry bar for pesticide applicator (commercial)s at board-approved training and a passing score on a state-approved exam. The credential is administered under New Hampshire's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Training/Certification".

Upfront cost is $50 on a 3-year cycle. New Hampshire doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

New Hampshire 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) · New Hampshire

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 New Hampshire

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 New Hampshire licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) in New Hampshire? ▼
In New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire? ▼
Certification as a pesticide applicator (commercial) in New Hampshire means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The New Hampshire licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) license to New Hampshire from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for pesticide applicator (commercial)s in New Hampshire - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the New Hampshire licensing board for the current process.
Does New Hampshire require a background check for Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) licensing? ▼
New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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.