Obtaining a Business License

PESTICIDE/FERTILIZER SECTION:
Regulates the distribution and application
of pesticides and fertilizers in the State of Indiana

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Obtaining a Business License


Any person (individual, partnership, corporation, etc.) who applies pesticides (or fertilizers to ag fields or turf) for hire to the property of another or who advertises that they apply pesticides (or fertilizers to ag fields or turf) for hire must obtain a business license from the Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC). To obtain a pesticide business license, a firm must:

1:	Employ at least one certified applicator. A business license and an applicator license are separate and distinct. An applicator license can be issued only to a certified applicator. Click here for details on becoming a certified and licensed applicator.

2:	Submit a completed application form (one application is used for both the business license and the applicator license). Click here for an application form.

3:	Submit a certificate of insurance for Pesticide use only (not fertilizer). Click here for details on insurance requirements.