State rules · Indiana
No state tree license found
We did not find a state-level licence for tree trimming or removal in Indiana; check with the state and your city. Pesticide applicators are certified through the Office of Indiana State Chemist, and tree and shrub work falls under Category 3a, Ornamental Pest Management. Short explanation, not legal advice.
Checked 25 October 2026. Rules change. Verify with the state agency and your city before you work. Short explanation, not legal advice.
No state tree license found
We could not confirm a state-level licence; check with the state and your city. On the official pages we checked, the state program that covers tree care is pesticide certification, not a license for cutting or removing trees.
Commercial applicators who want certification pass a Core exam and at least one category exam, then send a Pesticide License Application Form to the Office of Indiana State Chemist. Category 3a is Ornamental Pest Management. Not every worker must be certified; some can work as registered technicians under a certified supervisor.
Could not confirm. We did not find an official state page saying a statewide contractor license applies to tree work. Check with your city or county.
No official source linked for this part. Check with the Indiana agency directly.
Indiana cities and counties may require their own contractor license, right-of-way permits or street tree permits, so check with the city or county before you work.
Check with the city or county where each job is. Homeowners often ask about this too; you can send them our plain guide to tree permits.
General liability and workers' compensation are standard for tree work, and many cities and customers ask for a certificate of insurance; talk to a licensed insurance agent about what you need.
General information, not insurance advice. Talk with a licensed agent who knows tree work. More in insurance for tree services, or rough your cost with the workers comp estimator.
Short explanation, not legal advice. Checked 25 October 2026. If a link is broken or a rule has changed, tell us at hello@lirevon.com and we will update this page.
For tree service owners
We found no state-level license just for tree work in Indiana. Pesticide, contractor and city rules can still apply. We could not confirm a state-level licence; check with the state and your city. On the official pages we checked, the state program that covers tree care is pesticide certification, not a license for cutting or removing trees. Checked 25 October 2026. Short explanation, not legal advice.
Commercial applicators who want certification pass a Core exam and at least one category exam, then send a Pesticide License Application Form to the Office of Indiana State Chemist. Category 3a is Ornamental Pest Management. Not every worker must be certified; some can work as registered technicians under a certified supervisor. Confirm the exact license category with the Indiana pesticide program before you spray or inject trees for pay.
Could not confirm. We did not find an official state page saying a statewide contractor license applies to tree work. Check with your city or county. Check with the licensing board if a job is large or includes other construction work.
Indiana cities and counties may require their own contractor license, right-of-way permits or street tree permits, so check with the city or county before you work. Check with the city or county where each job is, not only where your shop is.
General liability and workers' compensation are standard for tree work, and many cities and customers ask for a certificate of insurance; talk to a licensed insurance agent about what you need. Talk with a licensed insurance agent who knows tree work. General information, not insurance advice.
We checked them on 25 October 2026 and linked 1 official source on this page. Rules, fees and websites change, so confirm with the agency before you bid or work.
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