Pesticide Licensing

Instructions to obtain and maintain
a pesticide use license.

The Division oversees the licensing or permitting of commercial and private pesticide users (applicators) as well as pesticide dealers. Through this process, only persons demonstrating satisfactory competence in the safe and legal use of pesticides within New Hampshire may apply pesticides. Recertification is required to maintain a current license whereby every five years each licensed individual attends educational seminars to ensure they remain up to date in pesticide knowledge. The Division is ultimately responsible for coordinating all required testing, licensing and permitting for pesticide applicators and dealers.

New Hampshire law requires licensing or permitting of commercial and private pesticide applicators as well as pesticide dealers. Through this process, only persons demonstrating satisfactory competence in the safe and legal use of pesticides may apply pesticides. There is an exam requirement for individuals desiring a commercial license, a restricted use permit or a dealer license to sell restricted use pesticides. Licensing can be maintained through recertification whereby every five years each licensed individual attends educational seminars to ensure they remain up to date in pesticide knowledge. This subdivision is ultimately responsible for coordinating all required testing, licensing and permitting for pesticide applicators and dealers.

License and Exam application forms must be complete and submitted to the Division of Pesticide Control prior to scheduling exams. Exams can be scheduled by contacting the Division of Pesticide Control at (603) 271-3694.

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Recertification Training Opportunities

Contact the Division of Pesticide Control for information about approved pesticide applicator recertification training seminars. Please note on-line education opportunities are allowed but the online courses need to be approved by a state pesticide program.

Approved online educational opportunities are available through UNH Cooperative Extension - eLearning.

Division of Pesticide Control Licensing (Certification) Information. If you have any inquiries, please contact the Division at (603) 271-3550.

• Private Application Information

• Commercial Not For Hire Information

• Commercial For Hire Information

• Supervisory Registration Certificate General Use Information

Pesticide Exam Study Materials

You must contact the Division of Pesticide Control to determine what study materials are needed for your category/commodity group. Study materials are available through the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension's Pesticide Safety Education Program, telephone (603) 351-3831. Information on ordering study material ("Applicator Manual") is listed below under "Forms". Applicators should obtain and/or have access to the Rules of the New Hampshire Pesticide Control Board: NH Code of Administrative Rules.

Forms

• Commercial Pesticide Applicator Application
• Commercial/Dealer Exam Application
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator Manual Order Form
• Commercial For Hire Registration Form (Firm Registration Form)
• Commercial Resume Form - Supervisory Level Exam Requirement
• Commercial Applicator Applying Restricted Use Pesticides Form
• Non-Certified Applicators Training Record
• Pesticide Dealer Application
• Dealer Exam Application
• Dealer Annual Records Form for Resticted Use Pesticides
• Private Applicator Permit Application
• Private Applicator Exam Application
• Private Applicator Manual Order Form
• Pesticide Daily Use Report Form
• Worker Protection Standard Use Record Form
• Worker Protection Standard Training Records Form
• Worker Protection Standard Central Location Information Form
• Yearly Use Pesticide Reporting Form
• Pesticide Credit Recertification Package