Maryland · Continuing education
Maryland Department of Agriculture CEU requirements
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) regulates the sale, use, storage, and disposal of pesticides under the Maryland Pesticide Applicators Law, overseeing certification, licensing, continuing education, dealer permits, and enforcement.
Licenses the Maryland Department of Agriculture issues
These are the Maryland credentials this agency licenses and recertifies.
Agricultural – Categories A, B, C
Forest
Ornamental & Turf – Categories A, B, C
Seed Treatment
Aquatic
Right-of-Way & Weed
Industrial, Institutional, Structural & Health-Related – Categories A, B, C, D, E
Public Health
Regulatory
Demonstration & Research
Miscellaneous – Categories A, B, C
Consultant
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Maryland Department of Agriculture continuing education hours
Hours required to renew a Maryland license issued by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Courses have to be approved by this agency.
| License type | Required CEUs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Categories 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 13 | 8 CEUs annually | Courses must be completed by 11:59 PM EST on June 30 |
| Categories 2, 5, 6 | 6 CEUs annually | |
| Category 10 | 4 CEUs annually | |
| Category 4 & 11 | 4 CEUs every 3 years | Applies to 3-year cycle |
| Private Applicator | 4 CEUs every 3 years | Must be completed in final year of certification |
| Core Credits | Varies | Core CEUs count toward all categories |
Renewing with the Maryland Department of Agriculture
Maryland renewal deadline · Renewal Deadlines: Business Licenses, Public Agency Permits, Not-for-Hire Licenses, Inactive Certificates: June 30. Private Applicator Licenses, Dealer Permits, Consultant Licenses: December 31.
Review your renewal postcard sent annually by MDA.
Visit the online renewal portal at https://egov.maryland.gov/mda/pesticides.
Select "I want to begin a license renewal application."
Enter your business license/permit number and renewal code.
Verify and update required business details.
Update and verify employee information.
Upload CEU certificates or select courses from the system.
Ensure each employee shows "Information Provided."
Proceed to Sign and Certify and re-enter the renewal code.
Submit payment through the secure payment page.
Once approved, print your renewed business license/permit and certificates.
Maryland Department of Agriculture fees
Paid directly to the agency, not to LearnPest. We never mark up a state fee.
Costs and Fees for License Renewal
- Private Applicator Certificate$7
- Commercial Business License$150 annually
- Commercial Applicator Certification$75 + $25 per category
- Consultant License$150
- Consultant Certificate$75
- Not-For-Hire License$150
- Not-For-Hire Certification$75 + $25 per category
- Dealer Permit$25 annually
Earn your Maryland Department of Agriculture hours with LearnPest
LearnPest sells state-approved Maryland continuing education courses and bundles, stores every certificate, and reports your completions to the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Prices, bundles and plans are on the Maryland pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many continuing education hours does the Maryland Department of Agriculture require?
The Maryland Department of Agriculture sets continuing education hours by license type for Maryland: Categories 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 13 — 8 CEUs annually; Categories 2, 5, 6 — 6 CEUs annually; Category 10 — 4 CEUs annually; Category 4 & 11 — 4 CEUs every 3 years; Private Applicator — 4 CEUs every 3 years; and Core Credits — Varies. Hours must come from courses the Maryland Department of Agriculture has approved. LearnPest sells state-approved Maryland CEU courses and bundles for these license types, stores every certificate, and reports your completions to the Maryland Department of Agriculture for you.
When do I have to renew my Maryland pest control license with the Maryland Department of Agriculture?
The Maryland Department of Agriculture renewal deadline for Maryland is: Renewal Deadlines: Business Licenses, Public Agency Permits, Not-for-Hire Licenses, Inactive Certificates: June 30. Private Applicator Licenses, Dealer Permits, Consultant Licenses: December 31.. Review your renewal postcard sent annually by MDA. LearnPest tracks that Maryland deadline for you, reminds you before it, and keeps every Maryland Department of Agriculture CEU certificate you earn in one place.
How much does it cost to renew a Maryland license with the Maryland Department of Agriculture?
The Maryland Department of Agriculture charges these Maryland fees: Private Applicator Certificate — $7; Commercial Business License — $150 annually; Commercial Applicator Certification — $75 + $25 per category; Consultant License — $150; and Consultant Certificate — $75. Those fees go to the Maryland Department of Agriculture, not to LearnPest — we never mark up a state fee. LearnPest charges separately for the Maryland continuing education courses that renewal requires.
Who regulates pest control licensing in Maryland?
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) regulates the sale, use, storage, and disposal of pesticides under the Maryland Pesticide Applicators Law, overseeing certification, licensing, continuing education, dealer permits, and enforcement. LearnPest is a continuing education provider for Maryland and reports completions to the Maryland Department of Agriculture on your behalf.
Where can I look up a Maryland pest control license?
The Maryland Department of Agriculture publishes a public Maryland license lookup at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X3peRPhVxKm49AWLWEIovutHuBH7ZGfD. Use it to confirm your own license status, a coworker's, or a contractor's before hiring. LearnPest keeps your Maryland CEU certificates and completion records alongside your license details so you can answer an audit without digging.