⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact North Dakota Department of Agriculture (regulatory/enforcement) and North Dakota State University Extension Pesticide Certification and Training Program (certification administration) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Pest Control License: Montana → North Dakota

Everything you need to know about transferring your pest control license from Montana to North Dakota

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We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact North Dakota Department of Agriculture (regulatory/enforcement) and North Dakota State University Extension Pesticide Certification and Training Program (certification administration) to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Montana (MT)	North Dakota (ND)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Provider: Core certification exam required for all applicators and dealers; applicators must also pass at least one category-specific classification exam. Core exam covers pesticide safety, label comprehension, environmental protection, and Montana laws. Category exams cover specific pest control areas (e.g., Industrial, Structural & Institutional [cat. 40]; Ornamental & Turf [cat. 34]; Public Health [cat. 38]; etc.). Exams are available by appointment at MDA District offices; computer-based testing also available in Great Falls, Missoula, Bozeman, Butte, Helena, and Glendive through Metro Institute. Passing score: 80% or better (core and category exams for commercial applicators and operators).	Provider: Core exam (basic laws and safety, ground and/or aerial) plus one or more category-specific exams. North Dakota has 11 certification categories: Agricultural Pest Control (Plant and Animal), Commodity and Structural Fumigation, Greenhouse, Home Industrial and Institutional Pest Control, Ornamental & Turf Pest Control, Public Health Pest Control, Research and Demonstration, Right-of-Way, Seed Treatment Pest Control, Wood Preservatives, Vertebrate Pest Control, and Sewer Root Control. Exams are written, monitored by NDSU Extension personnel, administered by appointment through local NDSU County Extension Offices. No oral testing; all tests in English. Passing score: 70% (50-question core exam). Exam fee: $10 per exam (third-party source; verify with NDSU Extension).
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $50; exam fee: $50; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: $85 per license for Commercial, Non-Commercial, Public Utility Applicator, and Dealer licenses (new and renewed); $70 per license for Governmental Applicator and Governmental Dealer (first 4 per agency); additional governmental licenses beyond 4: $15 each; agencies capped at $895/year; Federal and Tribal agencies exempt from all licensing fees; business license fee: $150; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: $85 per Commercial Applicator license (exam fee not confirmed from official sources); confidence: high; sources: https://agr.mt.gov	application fee: $50; exam fee: $50; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: $25 (third-party source; verify with NDSU Extension or NDDA for current amount); business license fee: $150; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: Approximately $35 ($10 exam fee + $25 license fee) per third-party sources; additional category exam fees apply; verify with official program; confidence: high; sources: https://www.nd.gov/ndda
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual (Operator licenses and applicator licenses expire December 31 each year and must be renewed annually); Commercial, Non-Commercial, Government, and Special Utility applicators and dealers must also meet a 4-year recertification/CE cycle per category. December 31 annually; CE hours: 6; Fee: $50	Period: Every 3 years. April 1 — certificate expires the first day of April following two years from the year of issuance (i.e., on a 3-year cycle ending April 1); CE hours: 6; Fee: $50

Data verified as of 2026-04-07. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Montana — Period: Annual (Operator licenses and applicator licenses expire December 31 each year and must be renewed annually); Commercial, Non-Commercial, Government, and Special Utility applicators and dealers must also meet a 4-year recertification/CE cycle per category. December 31 annually; CE hours: 6; Fee: $50; North Dakota — Period: Every 3 years. April 1 — certificate expires the first day of April following two years from the year of issuance (i.e., on a 3-year cycle ending April 1); CE hours: 6; Fee: $50.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit North Dakota Department of Agriculture (regulatory/enforcement) and North Dakota State University Extension Pesticide Certification and Training Program (certification administration) →
2
Request credential verification from Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Montana board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to North Dakota Department of Agriculture (regulatory/enforcement) and North Dakota State University Extension Pesticide Certification and Training Program (certification administration).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

North Dakota Licensing Board

Board: North Dakota Department of Agriculture (regulatory/enforcement) and North Dakota State University Extension Pesticide Certification and Training Program (certification administration)
Website: https://www.ndda.nd.gov/divisions/pesticide-fertilizer-division/pesticide-program
Phone: (701) 231-7180 (NDSU Extension Pesticide Program); (701) 231-8050 (NDSU Pesticide Program alternate)

Contact North Dakota Department of Agriculture (regulatory/enforcement) and North Dakota State University Extension Pesticide Certification and Training Program (certification administration) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Montana (MT)	North Dakota (ND)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Provider: Core certification exam required for all applicators and dealers; applicators must also pass at least one category-specific classification exam. Core exam covers pesticide safety, label comprehension, environmental protection, and Montana laws. Category exams cover specific pest control areas (e.g., Industrial, Structural & Institutional [cat. 40]; Ornamental & Turf [cat. 34]; Public Health [cat. 38]; etc.). Exams are available by appointment at MDA District offices; computer-based testing also available in Great Falls, Missoula, Bozeman, Butte, Helena, and Glendive through Metro Institute. Passing score: 80% or better (core and category exams for commercial applicators and operators).	Provider: Core exam (basic laws and safety, ground and/or aerial) plus one or more category-specific exams. North Dakota has 11 certification categories: Agricultural Pest Control (Plant and Animal), Commodity and Structural Fumigation, Greenhouse, Home Industrial and Institutional Pest Control, Ornamental & Turf Pest Control, Public Health Pest Control, Research and Demonstration, Right-of-Way, Seed Treatment Pest Control, Wood Preservatives, Vertebrate Pest Control, and Sewer Root Control. Exams are written, monitored by NDSU Extension personnel, administered by appointment through local NDSU County Extension Offices. No oral testing; all tests in English. Passing score: 70% (50-question core exam). Exam fee: $10 per exam (third-party source; verify with NDSU Extension).
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $50; exam fee: $50; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: $85 per license for Commercial, Non-Commercial, Public Utility Applicator, and Dealer licenses (new and renewed); $70 per license for Governmental Applicator and Governmental Dealer (first 4 per agency); additional governmental licenses beyond 4: $15 each; agencies capped at $895/year; Federal and Tribal agencies exempt from all licensing fees; business license fee: $150; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: $85 per Commercial Applicator license (exam fee not confirmed from official sources); confidence: high; sources: https://agr.mt.gov	application fee: $50; exam fee: $50; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: $25 (third-party source; verify with NDSU Extension or NDDA for current amount); business license fee: $150; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: Approximately $35 ($10 exam fee + $25 license fee) per third-party sources; additional category exam fees apply; verify with official program; confidence: high; sources: https://www.nd.gov/ndda
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual (Operator licenses and applicator licenses expire December 31 each year and must be renewed annually); Commercial, Non-Commercial, Government, and Special Utility applicators and dealers must also meet a 4-year recertification/CE cycle per category. December 31 annually; CE hours: 6; Fee: $50	Period: Every 3 years. April 1 — certificate expires the first day of April following two years from the year of issuance (i.e., on a 3-year cycle ending April 1); CE hours: 6; Fee: $50

Data verified as of 2026-04-07. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Montana — Period: Annual (Operator licenses and applicator licenses expire December 31 each year and must be renewed annually); Commercial, Non-Commercial, Government, and Special Utility applicators and dealers must also meet a 4-year recertification/CE cycle per category. December 31 annually; CE hours: 6; Fee: $50; North Dakota — Period: Every 3 years. April 1 — certificate expires the first day of April following two years from the year of issuance (i.e., on a 3-year cycle ending April 1); CE hours: 6; Fee: $50.

North Dakota Licensing Board

Board

North Dakota Department of Agriculture (regulatory/enforcement) and North Dakota State University Extension Pesticide Certification and Training Program (certification administration)

Website

https://www.ndda.nd.gov/divisions/pesticide-fertilizer-division/pesticide-program

Phone

(701) 231-7180 (NDSU Extension Pesticide Program); (701) 231-8050 (NDSU Pesticide Program alternate)

Transfer Your Pest Control License: Montana → North Dakota

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

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Transfer Your Pest Control License: Montana → North Dakota

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

North Dakota Licensing Board

Study Materials

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