REGULATORY SERVICES

How to become a Registered Technician

• Receive at least 40 hours on-the-job training in the safe and proper application of pesticides and the Virginia applicator certification core manual, under the direct, on-site supervision of a certified commercial applicator.
• Apply to the Office of Pesticide Services to take the Registered Technician exam, including a $30.00 fee. Complete an Application for Pesticide Registered Technician.
• Receive a Notice of Authorization allowing you to take the Registered Technician exam.
• Pass the Registered Technician exam with a score of 76.
  

Where do I take a Registered Technician Exam?

• At any Virginia DMV Customer Service Center or one of the 12 designated VDACS testing centers, by appointment only.
• At the office of your employer, if your employer is approved to "proctor" the Registered Technician Exam.

(Note: at the request of the Virginia Pesticide Control Board NO NEW PROCTORS are being approved.)

Pesticide Registered Technician Application (PDF format)
Maintaining Your Certificate
VDACS testing centers
(DMV) Customer Service Centers
Download a Training Manual Order Form (PDF format)

You can now order Training Manuals using your credit card from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Distribution Center at 540.231.1325.