DC Pesticide Certification Exams

The Department of Energy & Environment has partnered with Everblue to provide online pesticide certification exams.

Our online pesticide exams are on demand, meaning that you'll be able to take your exam immediately after you register. You'll be able to take your exam any time without scheduling a test appointment or traveling to an in-person facility.

Simply log into our secure online learning portal, download the remote proctoring software, and allow access to your webcam so that we can authenticate your identity and verify that you completed the testing session with integrity.

Here's a step-by-step guide for what to expect:

Step 1: Visit the Department of Energy & Environment website and complete a registration form.

‍Step 2: Submit form to the state digitally by email or mail it in.

‍Step 3: When your application gets approved, Everblue will email you a unique link to register and pay online..

‍Step 4: You will receive another email from Everblue with instructions for logging into the online test portal.

Technology Requirements

DO use a desktop or laptop Windows 10+ or Apple computer OS 10.15+
DO use an updated version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
DO check to be sure your computer operating software is up to date
DO have an internet speed of 1-megabit per second (Mbps) for Upload speed
DO have an internet speed of 2-megabits per second (Mbps) for download speed.
DO have at least 2 GB free RAM on your computer
DO have a working webcam and microphone

DO NOT use a Chromebook or mobile device (e.g., iPhone, iPad, Android device, etc.)
DO NOT use a screen resolution of: (1280 x 720) or (1176 x 664) or (800 x 600)
DO NOT use tethering, hotspots, VPN or cellular for your internet connection
DO NOT have any other programs running on your computer

Need Help?

Contact Everblue for:

-- Login information / password resets
-- Exam payment receipts
-- System diagnostic issues

Submit Service Ticket

Contact DOEE for:

-- Approval letters
-- Exam results

Email the State