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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services.
This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Louisiana.
Varies by license classifications, domicile, and number of qualifying parties. See fee schedule for help determining fees.
Notarization Required?:
Required
Required Attachments:
Names, social security numbers, dates of birth, and federal tax IDs (if an entity) for the applicant and each owner, officer, partner, member, or manager listed as Key Individuals and for each qualifying party
Addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for the applicant and each qualifying party listed on the application
$125 + any additional fees for multiple classifications
Due:
Expires after one year, then you may renew for either 1, 2, or 3 years at a time.
Applicants are given one year from the date the application is received to meet all requirements. If all requirements are not met within the one-year timeframe, the application and fees will be written off and the applicant will be required to submit a new application, documents, and fees.
Required Attachments:
Financial Statement
Required for all license applicants (commercial, residential and mold remediation
Articles of Incorporation/Organization/Partnership Agreement
Required for all business entities applying for a license (residential, commercial and mold remediation
Not required for those applying in their individual name or those applying for a home improvement registration
Provide copy of Articles of Incorporation (if Corporation/Inc), By-Laws if one exists and any amendments made to the business name
Provide copy of Articles of Organization (if LLC), Operating Agreement if one exists and any amendments made to the business name
Provide copy of Partnership Agreement (if LP or GP)
Copy of Credential(s) – for classification(s) that require a Credential in lieu of a trade exam
Verification of License form – this is for out-of-state companies requesting reciprocity from a reciprocal state for a commercial or residential license
Provide a copy of the Verification of License form that was completed by the reciprocal state
Certificates of Insurance
Required for all Residential, Home Improvement and Mold Remediation applicants
NOT required for commercial license applicants
Must be submitted by your insurance agent by email at application and at renewal of the license/registration. We cannot accept from the contractor. Certificates must be emailed from your insurance agent to insurance@lslbc.louisiana.gov.
Amendment
Instructions:
Amending the officers and/or directors can be done through the standard renewal process. However, this is considered a structure change and an additional fee will apply.
$120 per qualifying party exam/admin fee + $120 per qualifying party business and law fee.
Due:
If a qualifying party terminates employment with the licensee, the licensee must notify the board, in writing, within 30 days of the disassociation and another party must qualify within 60 days of the disassociation.
Notarization Required?:
Required
How to Apply:
Submit the completed form called “Disassociation of a Qualifying Party” notifying the board of the disassociation of the qualifying party and the replacement qualifying party to be added.
Submit the completed, initialed, signed and notarized form called “Application for Qualifying Party”.
Submit required fees (as listed on the Disassociation of a Qualifying Party form)
Louisiana Home Improvement Contractor Registration
Agency:
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
Yes
Insurance Requirements:
Proof of $100,000 of liability insurance is required.
Occupational License (non-negotiable for Livingston Parish Residents)
Current State License for the applicable trades (electrical, mechanical/hvac, plumbing, and roofing)
Proof from Louisiana Secretary of State that your business is in good standing
If trade does not require a state license, a contractor must submit 3 notarized affidavits: 1 from a building supplier and 2 from licensed contractors in the applicable trade who are well-qualified to vouch for the quality of the contractor's work
There is no application to renew a contractor registration in Tangipahoa Parish. Mail or fax updated copies of the required documents and pay the annual fee to keep a registration current.
Filing Method:
Mail or fax
Agency Fee:
$100
Due:
Annually by December 31
Required Attachments:
Certificate of Insurance
State License, if applicable
Individual Licenses
Louisiana Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Louisiana Lead Project Supervisor License
Agency:
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality - Public Participation and Permit Support Division - Notifications and Accreditations Section
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
Lead Project Supervisors must successfully complete a recognized lead project supervisor training course; and have either one year of experience as an accredited lead based paint worker; or at least two years of experience in lead, asbestos, or environmental remediation work or in the building trades.
Individuals applying for lead inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, or project designer must take and pass the applicable Lead state exam with a score of 70 or above. Contact the LDEQ at (225) 219-3300 to schedule your exam
Lead Project Supervisors must successfully complete a recognized lead project supervisor training course; and have either one year of experience as an accredited lead based paint worker; or at least two years of experience in lead, asbestos, or environmental remediation work or in the building trades.
Individuals applying for lead inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, or project designer must take and pass the applicable Lead state exam with a score of 70 or above. Contact the LDEQ at (225) 219-3300 to schedule your exam.
Required Attachments:
Submit a copy of the initial training course completion certificate and any subsequent refresher training course certificates from Louisiana recognized or EPA authorized training providers in the discipline(s) for which the applicant is seeking accreditation. Workers who have received less than 16 hours of initial training must also submit proof of eight hours of training in 29 CFR 1926.62(l).
Submit a 1" x 1 1/4" full face photograph of the applicant issued by the recognized training provider for each of the disciplines the applicant is seeking accreditation.
Lead Project Supervisors must successfully complete a recognized lead project supervisor training course; and have either one year of experience as an accredited lead based paint worker; or at least two years of experience in lead, asbestos, or environmental remediation work or in the building trades.
Submit a copy of the initial training course completion certificate and any subsequent refresher training course certificates from Louisiana recognized or EPA authorized training providers in the discipline(s) for which the applicant is seeking accreditation. Workers who have received less than 16 hours of initial training must also submit proof of eight hours of training in 29 CFR 1926.62(l).
Submit a 1" x 1 1/4" full face photograph of the applicant issued by the recognized training provider for each of the disciplines the applicant is seeking accreditation.
Lead Project Supervisors must successfully complete a recognized lead project supervisor training course; and have either one year of experience as an accredited lead based paint worker; or at least two years of experience in lead, asbestos, or environmental remediation work or in the building trades.
Attach copy of initial and all refreshers for first time applicants. Also must submit copy of high school diploma or highest level of education received, the minimum being a GED.
Attach copy of initial and all refreshers for first time applicants. Must also provide proof as Registered Architect, Engineer, CIH, or related scientific field.
Attach copy of initial and all refreshers for first time applicants.Must also provide proof as Registered Architect, Engineer, CIH, or related scientific field.
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality - Public Participation and Permit Support Division - Notifications and Accreditations Section
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
Lead Inspectors must have high school diploma or equivalent and successfully complete a recognized lead inspector training course.
Individuals applying for lead inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, or project designer must take and pass the applicable Lead state exam with a score of 70 or above. Contact the LDEQ at (225) 219-3300 to schedule your exam
Lead Inspectors must have high school diploma or equivalent and successfully complete a recognized lead inspector training course
Individuals applying for lead inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, or project designer must take and pass the applicable Lead state exam with a score of 70 or above. Contact the LDEQ at (225) 219-3300 to schedule your exam.
Lead Inspectors must have high school diploma or equivalent and successfully complete a recognized lead inspector training course
Individuals applying for lead inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, or project designer must take and pass the applicable Lead state exam with a score of 70 or above. Contact the LDEQ at (225) 219-3300 to schedule your exam.
Louisiana Life Safety & Property Protection Employee License
Agency:
Louisiana Department of Public Safety - Public Safety Services - Office of the State Fire Marshal
Ownership Requirements:
Firms shall be responsible for mailing completed employee applications, along with the required attachments, photos, and fees to the address listed below, Attention: Special Services Division.
Owners/principals and employees must send in a fingerprint card, background check form and check in the amount of $39.25 made payable to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety for each background check. Also, employees that have been out of the industry for more than two (2) years or an employee adding a property protection endorsement for the first time must send in a fingerprint pack.
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
Qualifiers of all endorsement types must live within 150 miles of the firm that he/she qualifies.
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Employee License -DOT Hydrostatic Testing
Agency:
Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshall - Licensing Section
Electricians must have a Louisiana Master Electrician License
Mechanical Contractors must have a Louisiana Mechanical License or City of Lake Charles License
Plumbing Contractors must have a Louisiana Plumbing License
City of Sulphur Occupational License
Certificate of Insurance
Surety Bond
Proof of State of Louisiana workman's compensation coverage for Home Improvement and Residential Contractors
City of Sulphur Non-Resident Contractors License
Agency:
City of Sulphur License Department (LA)
Insurance Requirements:
General Liability Insurance in a minimum amount of $100,000. If the insurance company is out of state it must say the policy is good in the state of Louisiana. The sole certificate holder must be the City of Sulphur, P.O. Box 1309, Sulphur, LA 70664. For contractors doing work in the City of Sulphur, the minimum General Liability Insurance is $300,000.
Bond Requirements:
$15,000 surety bond made favorable to the City of Sulphur stating the trade classification in which you are operating
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