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How to Renew Your Tennessee Pesticide Applicator License

Tennessee pesticide applicators must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Consumer and Industry Services - Pesticides Section.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Consumer and Industry Services - Pesticides Section rule on October 6, 2026.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers Tennessee pesticide applicators holding a license in one of these classes: Commercial applicator (categories C01-C16; C07 is the structural category), Private applicator. Requirements are set by Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Consumer and Industry Services - Pesticides Section. Hours differ by class — 18 hours for Commercial applicator (categories C01-C16; C07 is the structural category); 3 hours for Private applicator.

When to renew

Tennessee 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 Tennessee requires

Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Consumer and Industry Services - Pesticides Section requires 18 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

    Tennessee sets pesticide applicators requirements by license class (Commercial applicator (categories C01-C16; C07 is the structural category), 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 18 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Consumer and Industry Services - Pesticides Section requires 18 hours every 3 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Consumer and Industry Services - Pesticides Section

    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 Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Consumer and Industry Services - Pesticides Section

Tennessee pesticide applicator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Tennessee pesticide applicators need?
Tennessee pesticide applicators must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Consumer and Industry Services - Pesticides Section.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Tennessee?
Requirements differ by license class in Tennessee: 18 hours for Commercial applicator (categories C01-C16; C07 is the structural category); 3 hours for Private applicator.
Can Tennessee pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Tennessee requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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