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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 Maryland Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Regulation Section directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your pest control license from West Virginia to Maryland
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Maryland Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Regulation Section to verify.
| Requirement | West Virginia (WV) | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements | Provider: Applicants must pass a General Standards (core) exam and at least one category examination. There are 23 categories and subcategories. Exams are proctored and administered by the WVDA. Exam results are valid for 12 months; if certification is not obtained within 12 months, eligibility expires. A person who fails on the first attempt may retake after 28 days; after two or more failures, must wait 56 days. Passing score: 70%. Exam fee: $20.00 per exam (no fee for city/state/government employees). | Provider: Examinations are multiple-choice and closed book. Each applicant must pass the Core examination (covering basic pesticide information and laws) and at least one specific category examination. MDA offers commercial examinations every other month in Annapolis, Salisbury, and Frederick. Passing score: 70%. Exam fee: $0 for initial exam; $10 retake fee per examination retaken. |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $50; exam fee: $50; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: $20.00 – Commercial Applicator license fee (per individual); $20.00 – Registered Technician license fee (per individual). Fees waived for Certified Public Applicators and Registered Technicians working under a Certified Public Applicator.; business license fee: $150; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: Approximately $40–$60+ for an individual (exam fee $20 + license fee $20, plus any additional category exam fees at $20 each). LPAB business license fee amount not confirmed from official source.; confidence: high; sources: https://agriculture.wv.gov | application fee: $50; exam fee: $50; technician license fee: $25; operator license fee: $75 annual certification fee for the initial category; $25 for each additional main category (numeric designation). No additional fees for subcategories under the same category. Registered Employee: $30 initial registration fee.; business license fee: $150 annual business license fee; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: Approximately $225–$250+ for one category (certified applicator at $75 + business license at $150); additional $30 per registered employee; $25 per each additional main category of certification; confidence: high; sources: https://mda.maryland.gov |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: Commercial Applicator license: annually. Certification (recertification): every 3 years. Registered Technician: annually. LPAB business license: annually (expires end of calendar year).. December 31 (certifications expire by December 31 of the third year of the cycle; LPAB business license expires at end of calendar year of issue); CE hours: 6; Fee: $50 | Period: Annual (commercial applicators and business licenses); 3 years (private applicators); Annual (pest control consultant licenses). Commercial applicator certificates expire June 30 annually; Private applicator certificates expire December 31 on a 3-year cycle; Pest Control Consultant licenses renew annually by December 31; CE hours: 6; Fee: $50 |
Data verified as of 2026-04-07. 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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