Apiary registration

Pennsylvania apiary registration

Pennsylvania requires beekeepers to register their apiaries. Below is what the record says, where it is written and who to call, as verified on September 4, 2026.

Requirement

Required

When it is due

Renews every 24 months from your registration date

State's wording: every 2 years

Fee

$10 for two years

Law

Bee Law (Act 1994-131)

Agency

Official page www.pa.gov
Phone: (717) 346-9567

Notes

Apiary Registration Form (new beekeepers or updates); State Apiarist 717-346-9567.

Sources

www.pa.gov https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/pda/plants-land-water/plant-industry/entomology/apiary-pollinator-services.html

How this was checked

Verified on September 4, 2026. Confidence: medium.

We could not fully verify this item; treat it as a prompt to call the agency, not as a rule.

All states: apiary registration by state

Questions beekeepers ask

Do I have to register bees in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Apiary registration is required in Pennsylvania.

When is Pennsylvania registration due?

The cadence on file: every 2 years.

What does registration cost in Pennsylvania?

The fee wording on file: $10 for two years. It is printed as found; confirm with the agency before you rely on it.

Who do I contact in Pennsylvania?

The agency page is pa.gov, phone (717) 346-9567. For a suspected disease, a pesticide kill or a question about a treatment, ask for the state apiary inspector.

Where is this written?

Law on file: Bee Law (Act 1994-131). Sources checked: pa.gov.

Bee Community

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The app keeps your registrations and reminds you before the renewal date.

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