Pesticides Reciprocity

Tennessee reciprocates in honoring current commercial certification by other states with whom it has an agreement. 

To apply for reciprocity, click the following the link below to access and submit a Pesticide Reciprocity Form

To fill out the form you will need provide the following :

  1. Name
  2. Address
  3. Phone
  4. Email
  5. Certification State; ID number and Expiration date
  6. Category of Certification
  7. A copy of your current certification card.

Fill out the form and hit submit at the bottom of the page.

After submission, someone will contact you concerning the status of your request.

Click the following link to access Pesticides Reciprocity Form.

Helpful Information for Reciprocating States

Note: Tennessee does not reciprocate with any state for a Tennessee licensing category, only certifications.

Certification Categories Tennesee Reciprocates

State 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 Private Applicator
Alabama              
Arkansas                
Georgia              
Kentucky    
Lousisana                      
Mississippi        
North Carolina                            
South Carolina        
Virginia                              
U.S. Department of Defense*

*Any person holding a valid DOD certificate permitting the purchase and use of restricted use  pesticides and state limited use pesticides shall be considered as certified in TN

Missouri:  Only reciprocates with aerial applicators with the following certifications: 1, 2, 5, and 6

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Jim Endsley at 615-837-5138 or jim.endsley@tn.gov.