The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) Office of Pesticide Services (OPS) provides Spanish-language Registered Technician exams to Spanish-speaking communities across the Commonwealth.

The Registered Technician Exam is currently available through Remote (Online) Testing and In-Person testing proctored by Pesticide Investigators. To take the exam in Spanish, applicants simply select the appropriate language when completing their application. OPS is continuing to work with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to make the Spanish Registered Technician exams available at DMV service centers in the future. VDACS is also working with Virginia Tech to provide Spanish language instruction materials. The Remote Testing option allows prospective applicators to take their certification exams from the comfort of their own homes or offices. Hosted by Everblue, this option is available 24/7 during the applicant’s 90-day
authorization period. Please note that in addition to the
application fee submitted to OPS, there is an additional online testing fee paid directly to Everblue. Applicants will receive detailed instructions regarding Remote Testing in their Letter of Authorization. For those interested in learning more about Remote Testing, an introductory demo is available on the VDACS website.

VDACS is nearing completion of the online certification, licensing, and registration system which provides an expedited application process for prospective Registered Technicians and Commercial Applicators to apply and receive a letter of authorization within 24 hours. Applicants who pass the certification test before the deadline specified on their letter can begin working under a temporary permit. OPS is continuing development of the online system and anticipates it will be completed soon.

For more information about OPS pesticide programs, please visit the OPS webpage at vdacs.virginia.gov/pesticides.shtml.