New Hampshire · Pesticide Applicators · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your New Hampshire Pesticide Applicator License
New Hampshire pesticide applicators must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as required by New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, Division of Pesticide Control.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, Division of Pesticide Control rule on October 6, 2026.
- CE hours
- 12 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 5 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers New Hampshire pesticide applicators holding a license in one of these classes: Private applicator (restricted-use permit), Commercial applicator (for hire and not for hire). Requirements are set by New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, Division of Pesticide Control. Hours differ by class — 15 hours for Private applicator (restricted-use permit); 12 hours for Commercial applicator (for hire and not for hire).
When to renew
New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire requires
New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, Division of Pesticide Control requires 12 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
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
New Hampshire sets pesticide applicators requirements by license class (Private applicator (restricted-use permit), Commercial applicator (for hire and not for hire)). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
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Complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education
New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, Division of Pesticide Control requires 12 hours every 5 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the New Hampshire pesticide applicators course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
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Make sure your hours reach the board
In New Hampshire, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
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Renew with New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, Division of Pesticide Control
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 New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, Division of Pesticide Control
New Hampshire pesticide applicator renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do New Hampshire pesticide applicators need?
- New Hampshire pesticide applicators must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as set by New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, Division of Pesticide Control.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in New Hampshire?
- Requirements differ by license class in New Hampshire: 15 hours for Private applicator (restricted-use permit); 12 hours for Commercial applicator (for hire and not for hire).
- Can New Hampshire pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New Hampshire requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, Division of Pesticide Control — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified October 6, 2026
- New Hampshire Pesticide Applicators continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class