How to get a Landscaping license in Pennsylvania
The full Pennsylvania landscaping licensing path — experience hours, required exam, fees, and where to apply. Verified 5/26/2026.
Career prep, not a license.
Prep for the Pennsylvania Landscaping exam
Landscaping & Irrigation 101 — Start Here (Free) — self-paced lessons, practice exam, certificate of completion.
License details
Home Improvement Contractor (registration)
Verified 5/26/2026
Experience required
None
Required exam
None statewide
Licensing authority
Notes & fees
Residential landscapers register as HIC. Pesticide application requires PDA Commercial Applicator (Category 6/7).
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a landscaping license in Pennsylvania?
You need none. Then pass the None statewide. Applications go through the PA Office of Attorney General.
What exam do I need to pass?
None statewide.
How much experience do I need?
None
What about fees, insurance, and continuing education?
Residential landscapers register as HIC. Pesticide application requires PDA Commercial Applicator (Category 6/7).
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