How To Renew Your Illinois Pesticide License (Step-By-Step Guide)

In Illinois, pesticide applicators must renew their licenses every three years by December 31st and pass the core exam every three years. The fee for a 3-year commercial operator's license is $180, and the fee for a 3-year commercial not-for-hire operator's license is $90. The fee for a 3-year private applicator license is $60. To renew your license, you can: 1.Complete the General Standards training 2.Pass the 100-question General Standards exam with a score of 70% or more correct 3.Complete the application form and return it to the Illinois Department of Agriculture 4.Pay the application fee Certification and Licensing - Illinois Department of Agriculture https://agr.illinois.gov/pesticides/c... Illinois Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program https://extension.illinois.edu/psep