If you have a NJDEP pesticide license, please review this information.
The NJDEP Bureau of Pesticide Control have issued two Compliance Advisories this week
Compliance Advisory DEP 2026-08 – click here (related to pesticide licensing)
Compliance Advisory DEP 2026-09 – click here (related to pesticide product registration)
Below is from NJDEP Bureau of Pesticide Control – Compliance Advisory 2026-08 (related to pesticide licensing)
PESTICIDE LICENSING PESTICIDE APPLICATOR SYSTEM (PAS)
WHO IS AFFECTED BY THIS ADVISORY?
Individuals and/or businesses that hold, or are seeking to obtain, any of the following pesticide licenses: Commercial Applicator Business, Commercial Applicator, Commercial Operator, Dealer Business, Dealer, and Private Applicator.
WHY IS THE DEPARTMENT ISSUING THIS ADVISORY?
The Department’s Bureau of Pesticide Control (BPC) is currently experiencing issues with invoicing, payments, license printing and status updates due to significant functionality issues with outdated platforms.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT DOING?
The BPC is allowing pesticide licenses set to expire on October 31, 2026 to remain valid until full functionality to our system is restored and renewals can be processed. However, the deadline for recertification credits will not be extended beyond October 31, 2026. Licensees must have obtained the requisite recertification credits on or before October 31, 2026. Additionally, because the BPC cannot print new licenses, individuals eligible for initial licensing must wait until full functionality is restored and license applications can be fully processed.
Once full functionality to our system is restored, the Department will send an email blast notifying all licensees and the current “System Notice” message currently posted on the BPC website will be updated.
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Current licensees may continue to conduct their business as usual under their current license. Current and prospective licensees may monitor the BPC websites provided below for updated information on system functionality. Finally, licensees can monitor their email for the above referenced email blast which will relay when BPC licensing functionality is restored.
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?
| For licensing questions, please contact: | NJDEP Bureau of Pesticide Control pcp@dep.nj.gov
(609) 984-6568 |
WHERE CAN I UPDATE MY CONTACT INFORMATION OR PROVIDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS?
- The following website provides forms for updating Commercial Applicator Business, Commercial Applicator, Commercial Operator, Dealer Business, Dealer, and Private Applicator licenses.
- If you have not previously provided an email address, please complete the correct form using the link listed below.
- https://dep.nj.gov/pesticides/licensing-registration-and-permitting/pesticide-licensing-forms/
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
- The following websites can be accessed for additional information.
- For further information regarding the Compliance Advisories and posting locations: https://dep.nj.gov/enforcement/advisories/ https://dep.nj.gov/pesticides/advisories/
- For further information regarding BPC Licensing & Registration: https://dep.nj.gov/pesticides/licensing-registration-and-permitting/
- Once full functionality is reinstated, licensing payment can be made here: https://dep.nj.gov/pesticides/licensing-registration-and-permitting/annual-license-payments/
