Pest management application forms, templates and fees
A pest management licence allows a person to carry out pest management activity under the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 (MPA). You can apply for a pest management licence using the application form and paying the relevant fees.
How to apply
To apply for a pest management licence, either apply online or complete the required application form and submit, along with supporting documents, to licensing@health.qld.gov.au.
Apply online
Apply online at Public Health Connect (PH Connect) for a:
- New pest management licence
- Amend a licence
- Renew a licence
PH Connect is the easiest and quickest way to lodge your application and pay fees securely online. You can also use PH Connect to tell us about changes to your:
- contact details
- business details
- new ID photo.
To apply online, log in to your existing PH Connect account or register for a new account.
Pest management licence application forms
- Pest management licence (PDF 359 kB) - use this form to apply for a licence as a pest management technician. This form also includes Queensland mutual recognition, New Zealand mutual recognition, variation of conditions of licence and replacement of a licence.
- Change in circumstances form (PDF 84 kB) - advises us of a change of name, residential address, business address, postal address, employer details or premises where pesticides or fumigants are stored.
- Surrender of Licence (PDF 136 kB)
- Photographic and Signature Identification (PDF 116 kB) - use this form to update pest management technician identity card photographs
Other forms
- Notifiable Incident (PDF 139 kB) - an exposure, spillage or other release of a pesticide or fumigant that adversely affects, or is likely to adversely affect, a person’s health.
- Activity risk management plan template for pest control activity (DOCX 494 kB) - guide for preparing an activity risk management plan for a pest control activity carried out for a customer at a high risk and sensitive place.
- Activity risk management plan template for fumigation activity (DOCX 500 kB) - guide for preparing an activity risk management plan for a fumigation activity carried out for a customer at a high risk and sensitive place.
Pest management licence fees and payment
Types of fees
Depending on your application, you may need to pay:
- an application processing fee
- a licence fee
- an amendment fee
- a replacement fee
The amount you pay depends on:
- whether you are applying for a new licence, renewal, amendment, or replacement
- the licence term you choose, from 1 to 5 years
Fees for applications
Fees are reviewed on 1 October each year in line with the Government's indexation policy in accordance with the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 and the Acts Interpretation (Fee Unit) Regulation 2022.
New application
If you are applying for a pest management licence for the first time, you must pay:
- an application processing fee, and
- the licence fee for the term you choose.
Your application is only valid once we receive:
- your application, and
- payment of the fee.
Renewal application
If you are renewing an existing pest management licence, you only need to pay the licence fee. You do not need to pay the application processing fee if you meet the renewal requirements.
Amendments
If you want to make an amendment to an existing licence, you must pay the amendment fee for each application.
Application processing fee
These fees are per application.
| Fee type | Amount if paid | |
|---|---|---|
| On or before 30 September 2026 | On or after 1 October 2026 | |
| New application processing fee | $153.99 | $159.19 |
Pest management licence fees
These fees are per licence.
| Licence term | Amount if paid | |
|---|---|---|
| On or before 30 September 2026 Per site | On or after 1 October 2026 Per site | |
| 1 year | $184.68 | $190.91 |
| 2 years | $369.35 | $381.82 |
| 3 years | $554.04 | $572.73 |
| 4 years | $738.72 | $763.64 |
| 5 years | $923.40 | $954.55 |
Amendment fees
These fees are per application.
| Fee | Amount if paid | |
|---|---|---|
| On or before 30 September 2026 | On or after 1 October 2026 | |
| Amendment fee | $60.83 | $62.88 |
Licence replacement fee
These fees are per application for a hard-copy of your licence if it is lost, stolen or damaged.
| Fee | Amount if paid | |
|---|---|---|
| On or before 30 September 2026 | On or after 1 October 2026 | |
| Replacement fee | $60.83 | $62.88 |
How to pay
New application
Fees for a new application can be paid by:
- credit card
- PH Connect
Renewal and amendment applications
Fees for a renewal or amendment application can be paid through BPoint or PH Connect.
When paying:
- use your renewal application number for a renewal application
- use your licence number as the reference for an amendment application
Refunds
Refused or withdrawn applications
If you have paid a licensing fee for a pest management licence application, and the application is:
- refused by the chief executive, or
- withdrawn by you
the chief executive must refund the licensing fee. The processing fee is not refundable.
Surrendered licences
If you have paid a licensing fee for a term and you surrender the licence before the end of that term, you will receive a proportional refund.
Contact
For more information on fees, contact the Public Health Licensing Team:
- email: licensing@health.qld.gov.au
- phone: (07) 3328 9310