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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 Georgia Department of Agriculture directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your pest control license from South Carolina to Georgia
Georgia does not offer formal reciprocity.
| Requirement | South Carolina (SC) | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements | Provider: Both a Core exam and at least one Category-specific exam are required for commercial certification. The Core exam covers minimum subject matter essential to safe restricted-use pesticide handling. A separate Category exam is required for each practice area. Online exams are administered through Metro Institute at testing centers throughout South Carolina. Passing the Core exam alone, or a Category exam alone, does not entitle the applicant to use restricted-use pesticides. Passing score: 70%. Exam fee: Core exam: $75; each Category exam: $50. | Provider: State-administered by Georgia Department of Agriculture; $45 per category exam |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $50; exam fee: $50; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: $50 new license fee for Commercial Applicator License (covers one individual certified under any or all classifications at a single office); additional applicants at the same location: $10 per licensed category up to $50 per individual. Non-commercial applicator license: $50. Pesticide Business License (Category 7A): $150. DCA license (Category 7A): $50.; business license fee: $150; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: Approximately $175–$225+ for a commercial applicant entering Category 7A: Core exam ($75) + Category exam ($50) + Commercial license fee ($50) + Business license ($150) + DCA fee ($50) = ~$375 total for a new solo Category 7A business operator; individual commercial applicator only (no business): ~$175; confidence: high; sources: https://www.clemson.edu/public/regulatory/pesticide-regulation | application fee: $100; exam fee: $45 per category; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: $100; business license fee: $55; renewal fee: $55; total initial fees: $325; confidence: high; sources: https://agr.georgia.gov/certified-operator-license |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: Annual — all commercial and non-commercial applicator licenses and business licenses expire December 31 of each year and must be renewed annually. Private applicator licenses are renewed every 5 years.. December 31 of each calendar year (commercial, non-commercial, and business licenses); December 31 of the final year of the 5-year certification block (private applicators); CE hours: 6; Fee: $50 | Period: 5 years; CE hours: 25; Fee: $55 |
Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
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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