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How to Renew Your Indiana Pesticide Applicator License

Indiana pesticide applicators must complete 20 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as required by Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Pesticide Section, at Purdue University.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Pesticide Section, at Purdue University rule on October 6, 2026.

CE hours
20 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 5 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Indiana pesticide applicators holding a license in one of these classes: Commercial applicator (certified), Registered technician. Requirements are set by Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Pesticide Section, at Purdue University. Hours differ by class — 20 hours for Commercial applicator (certified); 8 hours for Registered technician.

When to renew

Indiana pesticide applicators licenses renew every 5 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal.

The continuing education Indiana requires

Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Pesticide Section, at Purdue University requires 20 hours of approved continuing education every 5 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

    Indiana sets pesticide applicators requirements by license class (Commercial applicator (certified), Registered technician). 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 20 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Pesticide Section, at Purdue University requires 20 hours every 5 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Pesticide Section, at Purdue University

    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 Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Pesticide Section, at Purdue University

Indiana pesticide applicator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Indiana pesticide applicators need?
Indiana pesticide applicators must complete 20 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as set by Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Pesticide Section, at Purdue University.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Indiana?
Requirements differ by license class in Indiana: 20 hours for Commercial applicator (certified); 8 hours for Registered technician.
Can Indiana pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Indiana requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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