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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 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your pest control license from Rhode Island to Massachusetts
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to verify.
| Requirement | Rhode Island (RI) | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements | Provider: Commercial licensing exam (core/general standards exam) is required first; it is a closed-book online exam. After passing the core license exam, applicants seeking certification to use Restricted Use Pesticides must also pass at least one category-specific exam (open book, offered online or in person). Categories include: 1A Plant, 1B Animal, 2 Forest, 3A Shade Tree, 3B Turf & Ornamentals, 5A Aquatic Plant, 6 Right-of-Way, 7A General Pest Control, 7B Termite & Wood Destroying Organisms, 7D Vertebrate, 7E Mosquitos & Biting Flies, 8 Public Health, 9 Regulatory, 10 Research & Demonstration, and others. You must pass the commercial core license exam before registering for a commercial certificate/category exam. Exam fee: $26.13 convenience fee for the online commercial core/license exam; $26.13 convenience fee per online category exam. | Provider: State-administered |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $50; exam fee: $50; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: $30.00 commercial pesticide applicator license fee (for General Use Pesticide license); $45.00 commercial applicator certification fee (for Restricted Use Pesticide certificate, per category, initial and annual renewal); $20.00 private applicator certification fee; $30.00 pesticide dealer license fee; business license fee: $150; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: Approximately $56.13–$101.13+ depending on credentials sought (e.g., $26.13 exam fee + $30.00 license fee = $56.13 for commercial license only; add $26.13 per category exam + $45.00 per category certificate for restricted-use certification); confidence: high; sources: https://dem.ri.gov | application fee: $100; exam fee: $25; technician license fee: Pesticide Applicator (core) License – $100; operator license fee: Commercial Applicator Certification – $150; business license fee: $300; renewal fee: $100; total initial fees: $575; confidence: high; sources: https://www.mass.gov/pesticide-examination-and-licensing |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: Annual. January 31st (commercial applicator certification documents expire January 31st annually); CE hours: 6; Fee: $50 | Period: Annual (1 year); all Pesticide Applicator credentials expire December 31st; Pesticide Dealer License expires February 28th; CE hours: 6; Fee: $100 |
Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.
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