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Montana · Pesticide Applicators · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Montana Pesticide Applicator License

Montana pesticide applicators must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 4 years, as required by Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Agricultural Sciences Division - Pesticide Training & Recertification / Pesticide Licensing.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Agricultural Sciences Division - Pesticide Training & Recertification / Pesticide Licensing rule on October 6, 2026.

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 4 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Montana pesticide applicators holding a license in one of these classes: Commercial applicator, Government applicator, Non-commercial and public utility applicator, Pesticide dealer, Private (farm) applicator. Requirements are set by Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Agricultural Sciences Division - Pesticide Training & Recertification / Pesticide Licensing. Hours differ by class — 12 hours for Commercial applicator, Government applicator, Non-commercial and public utility applicator, Pesticide dealer; 6 hours for Private (farm) applicator.

When to renew

Montana pesticide applicators licenses renew every 4 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal.

The continuing education Montana requires

Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Agricultural Sciences Division - Pesticide Training & Recertification / Pesticide Licensing requires 12 hours of approved continuing education every 4 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

    Montana sets pesticide applicators requirements by license class (Commercial applicator, Government applicator, Non-commercial and public utility applicator, Pesticide dealer, Private (farm) 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 12 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Agricultural Sciences Division - Pesticide Training & Recertification / Pesticide Licensing requires 12 hours every 4 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Agricultural Sciences Division - Pesticide Training & Recertification / Pesticide Licensing

    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 Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Agricultural Sciences Division - Pesticide Training & Recertification / Pesticide Licensing

Montana pesticide applicator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Montana pesticide applicators need?
Montana pesticide applicators must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 4 years, as set by Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Agricultural Sciences Division - Pesticide Training & Recertification / Pesticide Licensing.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Montana?
Requirements differ by license class in Montana: 12 hours for Commercial applicator, Government applicator, Non-commercial and public utility applicator, Pesticide dealer; 6 hours for Private (farm) applicator.
Can Montana pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Montana requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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