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How to Renew Your Utah Pesticide Applicator License

Utah pesticide applicators must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), Plant Industry - Pesticide Program.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), Plant Industry - Pesticide Program rule on October 6, 2026.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers Utah pesticide applicators holding a license in one of these classes: Commercial pesticide applicator, Non-commercial pesticide applicator, Private pesticide applicator (farmer). Requirements are set by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), Plant Industry - Pesticide Program. Hours differ by class — 24 hours for Commercial pesticide applicator, Non-commercial pesticide applicator; 6 hours for Private pesticide applicator (farmer).

When to renew

Utah 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 Utah requires

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), Plant Industry - Pesticide Program requires 24 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

    Utah sets pesticide applicators requirements by license class (Commercial pesticide applicator, Non-commercial pesticide applicator, Private pesticide applicator (farmer)). 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 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), Plant Industry - Pesticide Program requires 24 hours every 3 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), Plant Industry - Pesticide 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 Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), Plant Industry - Pesticide Program

Utah pesticide applicator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Utah pesticide applicators need?
Utah pesticide applicators must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), Plant Industry - Pesticide Program.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Utah?
Requirements differ by license class in Utah: 24 hours for Commercial pesticide applicator, Non-commercial pesticide applicator; 6 hours for Private pesticide applicator (farmer).
Can Utah pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Utah requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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