Private Applicator Paper-Based Exams

• Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the WSDA Licensing and Recertification Program. WSDA does not allow walk-ins.
• You may not make changes or additions to exam rosters after 12:00 pm Pacific time on the business day before the exam session. Holidays are not considered business days. Please plan accordingly.
• No employer may reserve more than five spots per testing date.
• ​WSDA reserves the right to deny entry to late arrivals.
• You must be 18 at least years old to apply for a license and take exams.
• You must bring your photo ID and pay all fees at the time of testing.
  • You will not be allowed to test without a government-issued ID verifying your identity, including photo, full name, and birthdate.
  • You will not be allowed to test without payment of required fees.
• Waiting periods are required for second or more failures of paper-based and computer-based exams:
  • Second, third, or fourth failure of any exam require a 14-day waiting period before you may retest.
  • Fifth or more failures require a 60-day waiting period before retesting.
  • If you schedule an exam before the required waiting period, those exam results are not valid.
• If WSDA revises or develops an exam, all affected licensees may be required to retest.
• Removing or being in possession of all or a part of a WSDA exam is prohibited.
• Payment must be made with a check or money order only. Money orders can be obtained from places like the US Postal Service, Safeway, Walmart, or similar businesses.

Day of Testing

• NO walk-ins allowed.
• You must:
  • Be on time. We reserve the right to deny late entry.
  • Bring your picture ID. You will not be allowed to test without a valid government-issued ID bearing your photo, full name, and birthdate.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a license and take exams.
  • Pay for your license (fee varies with type) and the $25 testing fee. You will not be allowed to test without payment.
    • We accept personal checks, cashier’s checks, and money orders*, payable to “WSDA”.
    • We do not accept cash, credit cards, or debit cards.
  • Turn off your cell phone or leave it in your vehicle.
  • Follow all testing policies listed here and those explained to you by testing proctors.
• You MUST NOT:
  • Use your cell phone.
  • Use study materials.
  • Take notes on the exam.
  • Talk to another tester during the exam or breaks.
  • Remove any testing information.

Only short restroom breaks are allowed.
Any violation of testing policies listed here or presented on the day of exam can result in voiding of your exam scores or referral to Compliance for action.
*Money orders can be obtained from places like the post office, Safeway, Walmart, or similar businesses.

After the Session

• WSDA will mail exam scores within seven to 10 business days.
• WSDA will NOT release scores over the phone or by email.
• WSDA will NOT release scores until all fees are paid.
• You may not sign up to retest until you have received your results and know which exams you did not pass.
• For waiting periods between failures, refer to the back of score sheet.
• Passing scores are only valid for the calendar year in which you took the exam plus the following calendar year.
• Removing or being in possession of all or a part of a WSDA exam is prohibited.

If you did not receive scores within expected timeframe or you have questions on waiting periods, contact the Licensing Program at 877-301-4555 or License@agr.wa.gov.