Reciprocal Licenses
RECIPROCAL COMMERCIAL APPLICATOR LICENSES
To apply for a Commercial Reciprocal Pesticide Applicator License,
complete and return all of the items listed
below:
1. Application for "Commercial
Pesticide Applicator Exam"
2. A copy of your current Pesticide Applicator
license from your state of primary certification, showing all
categories and the expiration date of the license. A reciprocal
license from another state is not acceptable.
3. Your completed Answer
Sheet for the Applicator Reciprocal
Exam. The Pesticide Applicator Reciprocal Exam is based
on the New Jersey
Pesticide Control Regulations. The NJ Certification Exam is an official document
and must be completed solely by the applicant.
About 2 weeks after we receive the above items,
you will receive a letter from us indicating whether you passed
or failed the exam. If you pass the exam, you will receive your
license invoice in about 3-4 weeks. The invoice will then have
to be signed and returned with the $80.00 Commercial Applicator
License fee. If you fail the exam and want to reapply, send
another completed package to us.
State law requires that all "Pesticide
Applicator Businesses" doing business in New Jersey, be
licensed with this Program. Pesticide Applicator Business information
can be found on the Pesticide
Applicator Business page or by calling 609-984-6507.
Note: To determine if the State of New Jersey offers reciprocity with your primary licensing state please review the “Reciprocity in New Jersey” spreadsheet. Your primary out-of-state license must remain valid to keep your NJ reciprocal license. Call (609) 984-6614 for more information on Reciprocity in NJ.
*** A COMPLETE RECIPROCAL
COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR PACKAGE INCLUDES ***
1. Completed Exam Application Form (VPA-030). (Check Reciprocal
box and leave exam date and site section blank)
2. A copy of your current and valid Pesticide Applicator
license showing all categories and the license expiration
date from your state of primary certification.
3. Your completed Reciprocal Exam Answer Sheet
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RECERTIFICATION OF RECIPROCAL COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE
APPLICATORS
Your reciprocal certification is valid for a
minimum of five years. Your recertification period ends on October
31st, five years after the date you received your initial certification
in New Jersey. For example, if you received reciprocity on May
15, 2005, your recertification period will end on October 31,
2010. The year was calculated by adding five years to October
31, 2005.
There are three ways to recertify:
1. The easiest way is to maintain your certification
in the state where you originally received your certification.
Then, during the fifth year of your New Jersey recertification
period, send or fax (609-984-6555) us a copy of your most current
license from that state, with a cover letter requesting recertification
in New Jersey. We will then recertify you in New Jersey for
another five years.
2. Take the New Jersey certification exam during
the fifth year of your recertification period.
3. Complete the New Jersey continuing education
requirements. This is done by accumulating units of recertification
credit over the five year period by attending NJ Pesticide Control
Program (PCP) approved courses, seminars and meetings. A certified
applicator must accumulate 8 units of Core credit and 16 units
of Category credit (for each category of certification) in the
five years. Each unit of credit equals 30 minutes of instruction
time.
The PCP offers one recertification course. Check
out our Recertification page for information on this and other courses.
You will receive an update of your recertification
status at least once a year with your license renewal. This
Recertification Update Form will tell you the expiration date
for each area you are certified in, how many units you have
accumulated, and how many you will need to remain certified.
Your specific information can be found on the Online
Reports portal: Commercial Pesticide Applicator
- Specific Information.
If you have any questions please email pestcertcourses@dep.nj.gov or call (609) 984-6614.
RECIPROCAL COMMERCIAL DEALER LICENSE
To apply for a Reciprocal Commercial Pesticide Dealer License, complete and return all of the items listed below:
1. Application for "Commercial Pesticide Dealer Exam"
2. A copy of your current Pesticide Dealer license from your state of primary certification, showing the expiration date of the license. A reciprocal license from another state is not acceptable.
3. Your completed Answer Sheet for the Dealer Reciprocal Exam. The Reciprocal Pesticide Dealer Exam is based on the New Jersey Pesticide Control Regulations. The NJ Certification Exam is an official document and must be completed solely by the applicant.
About 2 weeks after we receive the above items, you will receive a letter from us indicating whether you passed or failed the exam. If you pass the exam, you will receive your license invoice in about 3-4 weeks. The invoice will then have to be signed and returned with the $75.00 Commercial Pesticide Dealer License fee. If you fail the exam you must reapply and send another completed package to us.
State law requires that all "Pesticide Dealer Businesses" doing business in New Jersey, be licensed with this Program. Pesticide Dealer Business information can be found on the Pesticide Dealer Business page or by calling 609-984-6507.
Note: Your primary out-of-state license must remain valid to keep your NJ reciprocal license. Call (609) 984-6614 for more information on Reciprocity in NJ.
*** A COMPLETE RECIPROCAL COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE DEALER PACKAGE INCLUDES ***
1. Completed Exam Application Form (VPA-030). (Check Reciprocal box and leave exam date and site section blank)
2. A copy of your current and valid Pesticide Dealer license showing the license expiration date from your state of primary certification.
3. Your completed Reciprocal Exam Answer Sheet
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