Reciprocal Licenses

RECIPROCAL COMMERCIAL APPLICATOR LICENSES

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.

To apply for a Commercial Reciprocal Pesticide Applicator License, complete and submit the items listed below:

1. A completed Reciprocal License Application Form VPA-017

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 Commercial Applicator Reciprocal Exam. If you are applying for a Private Applicator license you will need to take the Private Applicator Reciprocal Exam. The Pesticide Applicator Reciprocal Exams are 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 via post in about 4-6 weeks. The Commercial Applicator License fee is $80.00 and can be paid online or via post. Private Applicator invoices are $0, but must be processed for you to receive a license. Licensing invoices for Private Applicators must be processed online. Invoices for Commercial and Private Applicators are available at www.pcpnj.org 1 to 2 weeks after approval. You are considered licensed once the invoice is paid.  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.

Call (609) 984-6568 for more information on Reciprocity in NJ.

*** A COMPLETE RECIPROCAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR PACKAGE INCLUDES *** 1. Completed Reciprocal License Application VPA-017. (Check all requested categories) 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 All documents should be submitted as a PDF attachment to an email and emailed to : pestcertcourses@dep.nj.gov

RECERTIFICATION OF RECIPROCAL 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 a copy of your most current license from that state, with the Reciprocal License Application Form VPA-017 to pestcertcourses@dep.nj.gov. Check the box near the bottom of the first page indicating you are recertifying. 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 New Jersey-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.  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) 984-6568.


RECIPROCAL COMMERCIAL DEALER LICENSE

To apply for a Reciprocal Commercial Pesticide Dealer License, complete and return all of the items listed below:

1. A completed Reciprocal License Application Form VPA-017

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 for the $75.00 Commercial Pesticide Dealer License fee via post in about 4-6 weeks. You can also pay your invoice online within two weeks of approval by visiting pcpnj.org. You are considered licensed once the invoice is paid.  If you fail the exam and want to reapply, 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 609-984-6568.

Note: Your primary out-of-state license must remain valid to keep your NJ reciprocal license. Call (609) 984-6568 for more information on Reciprocity in NJ.