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Illinois Pest Control / Exterminator License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your pest control / exterminator license in Illinois. Last updated 2026. Source

State License
Required
Application Fee
$100
Bond Required
none
License Details
License Name Structural Pest Control License
Issuing Authority Illinois Dept of Public Health
Exam Required Yes
Bond Amount none
GL Insurance $500,000 GL recommended
Workers Comp Varies
Initial Fee $100
Renewal Fee $75
Renewal Period annual
CE Required yes
CE Hours 6
Reciprocity States None listed
Experience Required 0
Note: Illinois requires a structural pest control license from IDPH (not the Dept of Agriculture). Category 7A (General Household) and 7B (Termite). Exam required. 6 CE hours per renewal. Business license required.

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