How to Comply with C&T Changes


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How to comply with the C&T Changes

For more information, call toll-free 877-301-4555 or email pestlicenseupdates@agr.wa.gov.
The new C&T rules begin January 1, 2026.
 
After January 1, 2026, you will need to take the C&T course or quiz before the end of your recertification cycle.

Some licensees will need to take new exams. You must still meet your regular recertification requirement.
 
Use the License Requirements and Category Requirements resources below to find out what to do.
 

License Requirements

Look up your license type to see how to comply with the C&T changes. Category requirements also apply.

Category Requirements

Look up your categories for additional requirements. License type requirements also apply.

C&T Course / Quiz

Find out more about the C&T course and quiz options to meet most of the new requirements.


WHO NEEDS TO TEST?
Some license and category types will need to take new exams to meet the updated standards.
 
Review the Who Needs to Test chart to see if you will have to test in addition to taking the specialty credit to maintain your license.

View the Who Needs to Test chart

When do you need to meet C&T requirements by?


If your current cycle is:                                                You need to meet the requirements by:
2021-2025* 12/31/2030
2022-2026 12/31/2026
2023-2027 12/31/2027
2024-2028 12/31/2028
2025-2029 12/31/2029
2026-2030 12/31/2030
*Will be in a new recertification cycle when new rules are effective.


C&T IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE
January 2023 Proposed statute changes presented at 2023 legislative session
April 2023 SB 5330 passed and signed
October 2023 Began rule change process
October 2025* Anticipated completion of rule change process.
Effective date January 1, 2026
See C&T Rulemaking page for more details about the process.
January 1, 2026 New rules effective. Phased implementation.
December 31, 2030 All WA licensees expected to meet new requirements.
*Subject to change