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⚠️ 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 Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your pest control license from Nevada to Arizona
Arizona does not offer reciprocity; all applicators must pass Arizona exams.
| Requirement | Nevada (NV) | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements● | Provider: All applicants must pass exams. Principals must pass: General Knowledge (Core) exam, open-book Laws exam, and a category exam for each category applied for. Operators must pass a Core exam and a category exam. Agents must pass a Core written exam annually. Demonstration and research specialists must pass a Laws and regulations exam and category exams. Passing score: 70% for Principal examinations; 65% for Operator, Consultant, Demonstration and Research Specialist, and Agent examinations. Exam fee: $50 for the first examination; $35 for subsequent examinations (per third-party source — NDA advises confirming current fees directly). | Provider: State-administered through Arizona Department of Agriculture |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $50; exam fee: $50; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: Operator License Fee: $50 (per third-party source); Principal/Primary Principal license fee: not confirmed from official source — third-party source cites ~$100; business license fee: $150; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: Third-party sources estimate initial regulatory costs (principal exam, business license, insurance, bonding) at approximately $1,500–$3,000; NDA advises contacting the agency for current fee schedules; confidence: high; sources: https://agri.nv.gov | application fee: $55; exam fee: Included in application fee; technician license fee: $55; operator license fee: $75; business license fee: $250; renewal fee: $55-$75; total initial fees: $380; confidence: high; sources: https://agriculture.az.gov/about-us/divisions/pest-management-division |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: Annual (for Principal, Primary Principal, Operator, Consultant, Demonstration and Research Specialist, and Agent licenses); Certified Pesticide Applicators (RUP certification only) renew every 4 years. December 31 annually (all pest control licenses expire December 31 and must be renewed annually; Certified Pesticide Applicators recertify by December 31 of their 4-year period); CE hours: 6; Fee: $50 | Period: 1 year; CE hours: 6; Fee: $55-$75 |
Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.
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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.
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