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Vermont · Pesticide Applicators · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Vermont Pesticide Applicator License

Vermont pesticide applicators must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as required by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Certification & Training Program.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Certification & Training Program rule on October 6, 2026.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers Vermont pesticide applicators holding a license in one of these classes: Commercial applicator, Non-commercial applicator (includes government), Private applicator. Requirements are set by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Certification & Training Program. Hours differ by class — 16 hours for Commercial applicator, Non-commercial applicator (includes government); 8 hours for Private applicator.

When to renew

Vermont 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 Vermont requires

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Certification & Training Program requires 16 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

    Vermont sets pesticide applicators requirements by license class (Commercial applicator, Non-commercial applicator (includes government), 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 16 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Certification & Training Program requires 16 hours every 5 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Certification & Training 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 Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Certification & Training Program

Vermont pesticide applicator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Vermont pesticide applicators need?
Vermont pesticide applicators must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as set by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Certification & Training Program.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Vermont?
Requirements differ by license class in Vermont: 16 hours for Commercial applicator, Non-commercial applicator (includes government); 8 hours for Private applicator.
Can Vermont pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Vermont requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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