North Dakota State University

If North Dakota law requires you to have a pesticide certification, you must hold a North Dakota certificate. A valid certification in another state may help you obtain a North Dakota certificate, but it does not substitute for one.

North Dakota may issue a certification on a reciprocal basis, without examination, to nonresidents who are certified to use restricted-use pesticides under an EPA-approved program. Whether reciprocity exists or not depends on other states' regulations and how similar they are to North Dakota. Eligibility for an individual holding a certificate will be determined on a case by case basis.

Out-of-state applicators, dealers, and consultants must meet all requirements for certification in North Dakota. These requirements include:

• certification fee
• proof of a valid pesticide license or certification from state of residence
• copy of a government issued picture identification
• proof of financial responsibility (applicators only), and
• an appointment of agent

What follows are documents and applications you may use to obtain reciprocity:

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• Letter of Instruction and Reciprocity Application Form
• Renewal, Letter of Instruction and Reciprocity Application Form
• Appointment of Agent Instructions and Application
• Financial Responsibility Law for Commercial Applicators:
  • Description of the law and methods for compliance click here