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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 Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) 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 Dakota to Minnesota
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to verify.
| Requirement | South Dakota (SD) | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements | Provider: Every applicant must pass the commercial Category G – General (core) certification exam PLUS any additional commercial certification category exams that pertain to the type of pesticide applications they will be making. Exams are proctored and administered by appointment at SDSU Extension testing locations. Passing score: 70%. | Provider: Closed-book, monitored exams administered by the MDA. All new Commercial and Non-Commercial applicants must take Category A (Core) plus one or more additional use-category exams. Structural applicants must take the Core (Category A) plus the SPCA Journeyman or Master exam. SPCA Master additionally requires two years of licensed Journeyman experience. A Fumigation Endorsement exam can be added to a Structural license. Passing score: 70% or higher (referenced for exam scoring; same standard applied across license types per MDA exam process). Exam fee: Commercial/Noncommercial: $75 per category (Categories M & N: $150 per category); Structural (SPCA Journeyman or Master): $250; Fumigation category: $150. |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $50; exam fee: $50; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: $35 for a commercial pesticide applicator license (covers 2-year license period); business license fee: $150; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: $35 (applicator license fee only; no separate initial application fee found in official sources); confidence: high; sources: https://danr.sd.gov | application fee: $50; exam fee: $50; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: Commercial/Noncommercial: $64 (covers license from date of issuance through December 31). Structural Pest Control Applicator (Journeyman or Master): $50 (date of issuance through December 31).; business license fee: $150; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: Commercial applicator (1 category): ~$139+ (exam $75 + license $64 + ACRRA surcharge). Structural Journeyman: ~$300+ (exam $250 + license $50 + ACRRA surcharge). Company license: $225 additional.; confidence: high; sources: https://www.mda.state.mn.us |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: Every 2 years. Must be recertified and renewed by the last day of February in the year of expiration; CE hours: 6; Fee: $50 | Period: Annual (all pesticide applicator licenses expire December 31 and must be renewed each year). December 31 of each year (all license types); CE hours: 6; Fee: $50 |
Data verified as of 2026-04-07. Requirements may have changed since verification.
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