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UST Program - Tank Tester Licensing

UST Program - Tank Tester's License Requirements


The procedures for obtaining a tank tester's license are set forth in the following links. Click on the link that applies to your individual situation.

New License
Requirements for obtaining a new Tank Tester Licenses are outline in the document named "Information about the Tank Tester Licensing Program".

License Renewal
OTTL will send a renewal notice to licensees at least 90 days before their licenses expire. Additional notices may be given; however, even if licensees do not receive notification, they are obligated to renew their licenses if they plan to continue testing underground storage tanks in California. To renew, a renewal application and fee of $600 must be sent 30 days before the license expires. No examination is required to renew a license. Click on "Renewal Application" to print or download.

Re-instatement
An expired license may be re-instated by filing out the "Re-instatement form" and by submitting the re-instatement fee of $200 plus the renewal fee of $600.