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Arborist Licensing

Anyone who performs arboriculture work for compensation in Maine must obtain an arborist license or work under the direct supervision of a licensed arborist. Arboriculture work as defined for licensing purposes includes: leaving the ground for pruning or trimming, installing cabling or bracing, diagnosing and evaluating conditions of trees, and felling or taking down trees in developed areas for licensing purposes arboriculture work does NOT include planting and fertilizing, stump grinding, chipping, or house and wood lot clearing. In order to become a licensed arborist, an individual must pass an exam administered by the Division and must demonstrate proof of adequate insurance. Information on the exam process is available in the Arborist Testing Candidate Information Brochure (.pdf). Individuals with no experience in arboriculture can obtain an apprentice license without taking an exam, providing they work under the direct supervision of a licensed arborist.

Contact the Division at (207)287-3891 with questions about arborist licensing.

Print an application for: Apprentice license (.pdf), License Exam (.pdf), License Renewal (.pdf) and Insurance Affidavit (.pdf).

For arborists certified in other jurisdictions, use this application (.pdf) for licensure in Maine.

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