Exam Sign-Up Instructions for:

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Core & Category Exams

Private Pesticide Applicator Exams

Pesticide Dealer Exams

COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM SIGN-UP INSTRUCTIONS (CORE & CATEGORY)

In most cases, a Commercial Pesticide Applicator is fully certified after passing the Core exam and at least one Category exam. Please note that any exam you pass is only good for 12 months unless you become fully certified.

You can sign-up for a maximum of 3 exams on each exam date. The three include any combination of Core and Category exams. There is a $10.00 non-refundable fee required for each exam you sign-up for.

CORE EXAM SIGN-UP INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1 - You must attend an approved "Basic Pesticide Training Class" before taking the Core exam if:

(a) You have NEVER taken the "Basic Pesticide Training Class" before, or

(b) You previously had a NJ Pesticide Applicator's license and have NOT been licensed for two (2) consecutive years or more.

You do not need to take the "Basic Pesticide Training Class" if you are taking exams for recertification (see Attention Recertification Applicants in Step 2 below).

Note: This option does not apply if you have not been licensed for two (2) consecutive years or more. In this case, you must take the "Basic Pesticide Training Class" again. Follow instructions in Step 2 below.

STEP 2 - Submit the following:

1) The completed Exam Application Form (entire form must be completed or it will be returned). You must fill in 3 separate choices of exam sites and dates where indicated. Refer to the Exam Schedule for locations, site codes and dates. If none of the three choices is available, the next available date at the site of the first choice will be assigned. You can also call the PCP at 609-984-6614 to obtain an exam application form.

Note: To prepare for the exam, you must purchase the "Core Training Manual" from the County Cooperative Extension Office in your area. Training manuals cannot be purchased from the Pesticide Control Program.

2) A copy of the "Basic Pesticide Training Class Attendance Certificate." (Do not submit original certificate - save this for your records) with the exam application form and payment. You will receive the course attendance certificate from the course coordinator after completion of the course.

Attention Recertification Applicants: If you are taking the exam for recertification purposes, you do not need to resubmit the "Basic Pesticide Training Class Attendance Certificate." Write your current NJ Pesticide Applicator License Number in the box located at the top-right-corner of the exam application form before submitting.

3) A check or money order in the amount of $10.00 for each exam payable to "Treasurer - State of NJ" (combine payments for multiple exams).

Note: Applicants from local or county governmental agencies using a purchase order must submit an original completed purchase order with the exam applications. The payee section should be completed as follows: State of NJ, DEP-Pesticide Control Program, PO Box 411, Trenton, NJ 08625-0411. Applicants from state agencies should use an Intra-Government Payment Voucher (IGPV). Call the Pesticide Control Program (609) 984-6647 to obtain the seller account numbers to fill in. A copy of the approved IGPV must be submitted with the application forms. All payments must be for exams only

• A confirmation letter indicating your assigned exam date, site, and time will be mailed to you. Bring the confirmation letter to the exam site with you for admittance. If the confirmation letter is not received within ten-days after mailing your application, please call the Pesticide Control Program at 609-984-6614.
  
  
• The Commercial Core exam is a closed book exam. This means the Core training manual may not be used during the exam. Bring a #2 lead pencil for marking the answer sheet. You may also use calculators.
  
  
• Arrive at the exam site on time with picture ID (driver's license, passport, etc.) Latecomers will not be admitted.
  
  
• Exams cannot be scheduled over the phone, by fax, or by e-mail.
  
  
• Please fill-in all forms completely or they will be returned.
  
  
• All exam fees are non-refundable. Assigned exam dates are final - no rescheduling.
  
  
• In case of severe weather, call the following numbers to find out whether or not the exam will be cancelled:
  If your exam site is in: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union or Warren County call 609-984-6893.
  If your exam site is in: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean or Salem County call 609-984-6873.
  
  
• Exams not held due to severe weather will be rescheduled without charge. Please call 609- 984-6614 to reschedule.
  
  
• QUESTIONS? Contact us by email or call 609-984-6614.
  

Option B - If you are applying for categories other than 3A, 3B, 7A, or 7B and cannot get the 40 hours of OJT, complete the "Category Training Verification Form" and explain why you cannot obtain the OJT and submit with exam application form and payment.

Important: If you are taking exams because you did not get enough recertification credits during your 5-year recertification period, you do not need to take the 40 hours of the OJT again. Simply write your current NJ Pesticide Applicator License Number in the box at the top-right-corner of the exam application form and submit. However, this option does not apply if you have not been licensed for 2 consecutive years or more.

If you were previously licensed as a NJ Pesticide Applicator and have not been licensed for 2 consecutive years or more, you must receive the 40 hours of OJT again or fulfill the requirements in Options A or B above.

If you are taking Categories 10 or 13, OJT is not required. If you are taking Category 11, OJT is required, but additional categories required with Category 11 do not require OJT.

Note: To prepare for the exam, you must purchase the specific "Category Training Manual" from the County Cooperative Extension Office in your area. Training manuals cannot be purchased from the Pesticide Control Program.

STEP 2 - Submit the following:

1) Completed Exam Application Form (entire form must be completed or it will be returned). You must fill In 3 separate choices of exam sites and dates where indicated. Refer to the Exam Schedule for locations, site codes and dates. If none of the three choices is available, the next available date at the site of the first choice will be assigned. You can also call the PCP at 609-984-6614 to obtain the exam application form.

3) A check or money order in the amount of $10.00 for each exam payable to "Treasurer - State of NJ" (combine payments for multiple exams).

Note: Applicants from local or county governmental agencies using a purchase order must submit an original completed purchase order with the exam applications. The payee section should be completed as follows: State of NJ, DEP-Pesticide Control Program, PO Box 411, Trenton, NJ 08625-0411. Applicants from state agencies should use an Intra-Government Payment Voucher (IGPV). Call the Pesticide Control Program (609) 984-6647 to obtain the seller account numbers to fill in. A copy of the approved IGPV must be submitted with the application forms. All payments must be for exams only.

• The completed application package must be received by the Pesticide Control Program at least 14 days before the exams dates chosen.
  
  
• A confirmation letter indicating your assigned exam date, site, and time will be mailed to you. Bring the confirmation letter to the exam site with you for admittance. If the confirmation letter is not received within ten-days after mailing your application, please call the Pesticide Control Program at 609-984-6614.
  
  
• Category 2, 3A, 3B, 3C and 7A are closed book exams (training manuals may not be used during the exams). All other category exams are open book exams. Bring your training manual with you to the exam. Bring a #2 lead pencil for marking the answer sheet. You may also use calculators.
  
  
• Arrive at the exam site on time with picture ID (driver's license, passport, etc.) Latecomers will not be admitted.
  
  
• Exams cannot be scheduled over the phone, by fax, or by e-mail.
  
  
• Please fill-in all forms completely or they will be returned.
  
  
• All exam fees are non-refundable. Assigned exam dates are final - no rescheduling.
  
  
• In case of severe weather, call the following numbers to find out whether or not the exam will be cancelled:
  If your exam site is in: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union or Warren County call 609-984-6893.
  If your exam site is in: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean or Salem County call 609-984-6873.
  
  
• Exams not held due to severe weather will be rescheduled without charge. Please call 609- 984-6614 to reschedule.
  
  
• QUESTIONS? Contact us by email or call 609-984-6614.
  

PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM SIGN-UP INSTRUCTIONS

A Private Pesticide Applicator is fully certified after passing the Private Pesticide Applicator exam.

STEP 1- Complete the Exam Application Form. Refer to the Exam Schedule for locations and available sites.

You must fill in 3 separate choices where indicated. Refer to the Exam Schedule for locations, site codes and dates. Every effort will be made to give the applicant their first choice. If none of the three choices is available, the next available date at the site of the first choice will be assigned. Incomplete applications will be returned. You can also call the PCP at 609-984-6614 to obtain the exam application form.

Note: To prepare for the exam, you must purchase the "Private Pesticide Applicator Training Manual" from the County Cooperative Extension Office in your area. Training manuals cannot be purchased from the Pesticide Control Program.

STEP 2 - Write a check or money order in the amount of $10.00 payable to "Treasurer- State of NJ."

• The completed application package must be received by the Pesticide Control Program at least 14 days before the exams dates chosen.
  
  
• A confirmation letter indicating your assigned exam date, site, and time will be mailed to you. Bring the confirmation letter to the exam site with you for admittance. If the confirmation letter is not received within ten-days after mailing your application, please call the Pesticide Control Program at 609-984-6614.
  
  
• The Private Applicator exam is a closed book exams (training manual may not be used during the exam). Bring a #2 lead pencil for marking the answer sheet. You may also use calculators.
  
  
• Arrive at the exam site on time with picture ID (driver's license, passport, etc.) Latecomers will not be admitted.
  
  
• Exams cannot be scheduled over the phone, by fax, or by e-mail.
  
  
• Please fill-in all forms completely or they will be returned.
  
  
• All exam fees are non-refundable. Assigned exam dates are final - no rescheduling.
  
  
• In case of severe weather, call the following numbers to find out whether or not the exam will be cancelled:
  If your exam site is in: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union or Warren County call 609-984-6893.
  If your exam site is in: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean or Salem County call 609-984-6873.
  
  
• Exams not held due to severe weather will be rescheduled without charge. Please call 609- 984-6614 to reschedule.
  
  
• QUESTIONS? Contact us by email or call 609-984-6614.
  
  

PESTICIDE DEALER EXAM SIGN-UP INSTRUCTIONS

A Pesticide Dealer is fully certified after passing the Pesticide Dealer exam.

STEP 1 - Complete the Exam Application Form. Refer to the Exam Schedule for locations and available sites.

You must fill in 3 separate choices where indicated. Refer to the Exam Schedule for locations, site codes and dates. Every effort will be made to give the applicant their first choice. If none of the three choices is available, the next available date at the site of the first choice will be assigned. Incomplete applications will be returned. You can also call the PCP at 609-984-6614 to obtain the exam application form.

Note: To prepare for the exam, you must purchase the "Pesticide Dealer Training Manual" from the County Cooperative Extension Office in your area. Training manuals cannot be purchased from the Pesticide Control Program.

STEP 2 - Write a check or money order in the amount of $10.00 payable to "Treasurer- State of NJ."

• The completed application package must be received by the Pesticide Control Program at least 14 days before the exams dates chosen.
  
  
• A confirmation letter indicating your assigned exam date, site, and time will be mailed to you. Bring the confirmation letter to the exam site with you for admittance. If the confirmation letter is not received within ten-days after mailing your application, please call the Pesticide Control Program at 609-984-6614.
  
  
• The Pesticide Dealer exam is a closed book exams (training manual may not be used during the exam). Bring a #2 lead pencil for marking the answer sheet. You may also use calculators.
  
  
• Arrive at the exam site on time with picture ID (driver's license, passport, etc.) Latecomers will not be admitted.
  
  
• Exams cannot be scheduled over the phone, by fax, or by e-mail.
  
  
• Please fill-in all forms completely or they will be returned.
  
  
• All exam fees are non-refundable. Assigned exam dates are final - no rescheduling.
  
  
• In case of severe weather, call the following numbers to find out whether or not the exam will be cancelled:
  If your exam site is in: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union or Warren County call 609-984-6893.
  If your exam site is in: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean or Salem County call 609-984-6873.
  
  
• Exams not held due to severe weather will be rescheduled without charge. Please call 609- 984-6614 to reschedule.
  
  
• QUESTIONS? Contact us by email or call 609-984-6614.