Virginia Pesticide Applicator License Exam Requirements
What Virginia's commercial applicator core exam is, who takes it, and how it's given.
| Exam | Who takes it | Given by | Questions | Time | Pass | Fee | Sources checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Core | Virginia commercial pesticide applicator candidates | VDACS, at DMV centers, by appointment or remotely through Everblue | Not published | Not published | Not published | $25 application; Everblue charges extra |
Which exams does a Virginia commercial applicator take?
The core exam plus at least one category exam. Only Category 5B, marine antifoulant paints, takes the category exam alone (VDACS, Commercial Applicator packet, effective January 2025).
What score passes?
VDACS doesn't publish the passing score, number of questions or time limit for the commercial core exam.
Who gives the exams?
VDACS: on a touch-screen computer at a DMV Customer Service Center, in writing by appointment with VDACS, or remotely through Everblue for an extra fee. You have 90 days to sit for it after you're approved (VDACS).
What about registered technicians?
Registered technicians take a separate 50-question technician exam with a 76% pass mark (VDACS, Registered Technician packet). This practice test is for the commercial core exam.