NDSU Extension Pesticide Certification Program

IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED A TRAINING IN THE MONTH OF MARCH AND ARE WAITING ON YOUR NEW CARD: We are currently working on updating all renewals before March 31st. You can check your certification status here. Certifications will be updated by March 31st, but you may not receive physical copies of your card until Mid-April. In the meantime, you may use you online certification record as proof of certification.

The Pesticide Certification Program helps North Dakotans get the certification required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for selling, purchasing or using restricted-use pesticides.

POPULAR LINKS

Commercial Certification

• Commercial/Public Applicator and Dealer recertification trainings schedule for 2025-2026 is available here.
• Pre-Register on-line for a training here.
• Looking to become certified? Order Commercial/Public/Dealer study materials for exams.
  • NOTE: Certification exams are administered, by appointment through local NDSU County Extension Offices. Instructions on setting up an appointment are contained with the study materials.
• Look up a certification record.
• Order a replacement commercial/public and dealer certification card.
• Financial Responsibility Acknowledgement form for Commercial Applicators.

Private Certification

• Request Private Applicator study materials through local NDSU County Extension Offices.
• Looking for a Private Applicator Training? Follow this link and type in a county near you.
• Look up a certification record.
• Need a replacement card? Follow this link and type in a county near you.