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New Hampshire Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Requirements

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.

Requirements differ by license class — 15 hours for Private applicator (restricted-use permit) · 12 hours for Commercial applicator (for hire and not for hire).

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Requirements at a glance

What New Hampshire requires of pesticide applicators

Set by New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, Division of Pesticide Control

CE hours required
12 hours
per renewal 5 years
Renewal cycle
Every 5 years
License classes
2 requirement levels
Exam to renew
Not required

Find your license class

New Hampshire pesticide applicators renew by license class

New Hampshire sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.

  • 15 hours

    of board-approved CE every 5 years

    1 license class
    • Private applicator (restricted-use permit)

    Course for this class is in board review.

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  • 12 hours

    of board-approved CE every 5 years

    1 license class
    • Commercial applicator (for hire and not for hire)

    Course for this class is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in New Hampshire

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 12 hours and topics New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, Division of Pesticide Control requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 5 years.

Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your New Hampshire pesticide applicator license.

Questions New Hampshire pesticide applicators ask

Frequently asked questions

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.

Official New Hampshire pesticide applicators licensing resources

Requirements on this page come from New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, Division of Pesticide Control’s published rules and were last verified on October 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

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Every pesticide applicators course is built to meet New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, Division of Pesticide Control requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

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Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.

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Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.

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