City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits (LA)

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$125

All documents are required to be saved and attached as separate PDF or PNG or JPEG to your email.

• You must submit a passing examination ICC Official Results Report F49 - Electrical Contractor (stamped unofficial is not acceptable) from ICC or if you passed the state test submit a copy of the State License (Statewide) and qualifying party letter and all requirements.
  • For National Testing- International Code Council (1-877-783-3926)
  • State Testing-- Louisiana State Licensing Board of Contractors (2525 Quail Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (1-225-785-2301)
• Original copy of State License
• Complete the respective Electrical License Application (upload with documents on the OneStopApp.nola.gov website)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Color passport photo or self-taken picture yearly.
  • PICTURE REQUIREMENTS: taken within 3 to 6 months for the date of application. Facing the camera, standing up, the top of the head to shoulders, no images in the background of the picture, no hats.
• Current proof of insurance. General Liability not less than $500,000 and Workers Compensation no less than the State requirement, both with the City of New Orleans listed as the certificate holder. (Note: In a situation where applicant claims to have no employees, a notarized affidavit will be needed). For insurance purposes, the City of New Orleans' Safety & Permits address is 1340 Poydras St, Suite 800, New Orleans, LA 70112.
• Copy of Driver’s License or State Identification Card.

Online

$125

Annually on the licensee's date of birth.

All documents are required to be saved and attached as separate PDF or PNG or JPEG.

• Original copy of State License
• Complete the respective Electrical License Application 
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Color passport photo or self-taken picture yearly.
  • PICTURE REQUIREMENTS: taken within 3 to 6 months for the date of application. Facing the camera, standing up, the top of the head to shoulders, no images in the background of the picture, no hats.
• Current proof of insurance. General Liability not less than $500,000 and Workers Compensation no less than the State requirement, both with the City of New Orleans listed as the certificate holder. (Note: In a situation where applicant claims to have no employees, a notarized affidavit will be needed). For insurance purposes, the City of New Orleans' Safety & Permits address is 1340 Poydras St, Suite 800, New Orleans, LA 70112.
• Copy of Driver’s License or State Identification Card.
• INACTIVE license request - If you’re requesting to renew your Master Class “A” Electrical as INACTIVE, you’re required to fill out and submit Inactive License Acknowledgement.