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Return to Licensing and Certification ProgramApplication and renewal packets
The complete packets include the application and other required forms, fact sheet on licensing or certification requirements, suggested study materials, exam schedule, and Visa/Mastercard transaction form. Individual forms are listed by category and do not include the required supplemental forms. See packets for all required forms and information.
Packets to apply for a new or change an existing license or certificate
Packets to apply for a new or change an existing license or certificate
Aircraft Pilot Pest Control Certificate Packet,
(PDF, 285 kb)
Agricultural Pest Control Adviser License Packet (PDF, 318 kb)
Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License Packet (PDF, 818 kb)
Pest Control Business License Packet, (PDF, 227 kb)
Pest Control Dealer Designated Agent License Packet,
(PDF, 142 kb)
Pest Control Dealer License Packet (PDF, 112 kb)
Pesticide Broker License Packet, (PDF, 143 kb)
Qualified Applicator Certificate Packet,
(PDF, 530 kb)
Qualified Applicator License Packet, (PDF, 280 kb)
Packets to renew a license or certificate
(Temporarily removed) Packets will be available the latter part of September.
Forms to apply for or request changes in a license or certificate
PR-PML-005, (PDF, 64 kb)
Aircraft Pilot Pest Control Certificate Application
PR-PML-084, (PDF, 65 kb)
Agricultural Pest Control Adviser License Application
PR-PML-004, (PDF, 104 kb)
Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License Application
PR-PML-042, (PDF, 142 kb)
Pest Control Business License Application
PR-PML-043, (PDF, 57 kb)
Pest Control Dealer Designated Agent License Application
PR-PML-041, (PDF, 110 kb)
Pest Control Dealer License Application
PR-PML-217, (PDF, 104 kb)
Pesticide Broker License Application
PR-PML-045, (PDF, 20 kb)
Private Applicator Certificate Application
Applicants will submit PR-PML-045 to County Agricultural Commissioners,
not to the Department of Pesticide Regulation)
PR-PML-001A, (PDF, 85 kb)
Qualified Applicator Certificate Application
PR-PML-001, (PDF, 82 kb)
Qualified Applicator License Application
Renewal Forms
(Temporarily removed) Forms will be available the latter part of September.
Financial Responsibility Forms
PR-PML-052, (PDF, 25 kb)
Certificate of Insurance
(PDF, 14 kb)
Financial Responsibility Options for Pest Control Business
PR-PML-170, (PDF, 9 kb)
Liability Certification Statement - Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License
PR-PML-053, (PDF, 22 kb)
Pest Control Business Licensees Bond
Continuing Education Forms
PR-PML-123, (PDF, 90 kb)
Continuing Education Record Renewal Summary
PR-PML-131, (PDF, 44 kb)
Continuing Education Sponsorship Application
Miscellaneous Forms
PR-PML-085, (PDF, 17 kb)
Agricultural Pest Control Adviser Core Course Requirements for New License Applicants Form
PR-PML-002, (PDF, 176 kb)
Change of Address and/or Name Form
PR-PML-010, (PDF, 37 kb)
Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Statement of Supervision of Apprentice by Journeyman
PR-PML-083, (PDF, 60 kb)
Reexamination or Adding New Categories
PR-PML-143, (PDF, 10 kb)
Supplemental Application Information - Maintenance Gardener Pest Control
PR-PML-006, (PDF, 65 kb)
Supplemental Information for Pest Control Business License (Fee Exempt)
DPR-105, (PDF, 12 kb)
Visa/Mastercard Transaction
PR-PML-120, (PDF, 16 kb)
Worker's Compensation Insurance Verification
If you have questions about California’s licensing, certification, and training requirements to perform pest control work (new applications, renewals, change of address, qualifications, examinations, study materials, and continuing education), please contact the Licensing Program at licensemail@cdpr.ca.gov or by phone at (916) 445-4038