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Colorado · Pesticide Applicators · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Colorado Pesticide Applicator License

Colorado pesticide applicators must complete 7 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program rule on October 6, 2026.

CE hours
7 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Colorado pesticide applicators holding a license in one of these classes: Qualified Supervisor (commercial, limited commercial and public applicators), Certified Operator, Private applicator. Requirements are set by Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program.

When to renew

Colorado pesticide applicators licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal.

The continuing education Colorado requires

Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program requires 7 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Colorado sets pesticide applicators requirements by license class (Qualified Supervisor (commercial, limited commercial and public applicators), Certified Operator, Private applicator). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 7 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program requires 7 hours every 3 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Colorado pesticide applicators course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Colorado, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program

Colorado pesticide applicator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Colorado pesticide applicators need?
Colorado pesticide applicators must complete 7 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program.
Which license classes does the Colorado pesticide applicators CE requirement apply to?
The 7 hours requirement applies to: Qualified Supervisor (commercial, limited commercial and public applicators), Certified Operator, Private applicator.
Can Colorado pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Colorado requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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