
Louisiana Construction Licensing

Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Louisiana.

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Company Licenses
Louisiana Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Louisiana Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Accreditation
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $291 for normal processing or $436 for expedited filing. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $291 for normal processing or $436 for expedited filing. |
Due: | Annually |
Louisiana Commercial Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies by license classifications, domicile, and number of qualifying parties. See fee schedule for help determining fees. |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 + any additional fees for multiple classifications |
Due: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Amendment
Disassociation of a Qualifying Party
Form: | Disassociation of a Qualifying Party from a Licensed Company and Adding A Qualifying Party to an Existing License |
Agency Fee: | $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. |
Notarize: | Required |
How to Apply: |
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Louisiana Home Improvement Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Expires after one year, then you may renew for either 1, 2, or 3 years at a time. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Firm License - DOT Hydrostatic Testing
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Firm License - Fire Alarm
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Firm License - Fire Alarm (Non Required)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Firm License - Fire Alarm (Owner)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Firm License - Fire Extinguishers & Hoses
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Firm License - Fire Sprinkler
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $500 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Firm License - Fixed Fire Suppression
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Firm License - Kitchen Suppression
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Firm License - Pre-Engineered
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Mold Remediation Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies by license classifications, domicile, and number of qualifying parties. See fee schedule for help determining fees. |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Due: | Expires after one year, then you may renew for either 1, 2, or 3 years at a time. |
Louisiana Residential Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies by license classifications, domicile, and number of qualifying parties. See fee schedule for help determining fees. |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | See fee schedule for help determining fees. |
Due: | Expires after one year, then you may renew for either 1, 2, or 3 years at a time. |
Louisiana Water Well Contractor's License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
City of Walker Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | Contractor License Application (click the link provided in the contractor licensing description) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 license fee |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Contractor License Application (Renewal) (click the link provided in the contractor licensing description) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 renewal fee |
Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Required Attachments: |
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Livingston Parish Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
Agency Fee: | $200 license fee |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
Agency Fee: | $200 license renewal fee |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: | Updated copies of all documents required at time of initial application |
Individual Licenses
Louisiana Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Louisiana Lead Project Supervisor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Notes: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
Required Attachments: |
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Louisiana Asbestos Inspector Accreditation
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $291; Emergency (processed in 5 days): $436 |
Notes: | 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. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $291; Emergency (processed in 5 days): $436 |
Due: | Annually from date of initial licensure. |
Notes: | Attach copy of initial and all refreshers for first time applicants. |
Louisiana Asbestos Management Planner Accreditation
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $291; Emergency (processed in 5 days): $436 |
Notes: | Attach copy of initial and all refreshers for first time applicants. Must also provide proof as Registered Architect, Engineer, CIH, or related scientific field. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $291; Emergency (processed in 5 days): $436 |
Due: | Annually from date of initial licensure. |
Notes: | Attach copy of initial and all refreshers for first time applicants. |
Louisiana Asbestos Project Designer Accreditation
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $291; Emergency (processed in 5 days): $436 |
Notes: | Attach copy of initial and all refreshers for first time applicants.Must also provide proof as Registered Architect, Engineer, CIH, or related scientific field. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $291; Emergency (processed in 5 days): $436 |
Due: | Annually from date of initial licensure. |
Notes: | Attach copy of initial and all refreshers for first time applicants. |
Louisiana Asbestos Worker Accreditation
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $73; Emergency (processed in 5 days): $109 |
Notes: | Attach copy of initial and all refreshers for first time applicants. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $73; Emergency (processed in 5 days): $109 |
Due: | Annually from date of initial licensure. |
Notes: | Attach copy of initial and all refreshers for first time applicants. |
Louisiana Journeyman Plumber License
Agency: | State Plumbing Board of Louisiana |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Exam fee: $135.00 ($125.00 Exam Fee + $10.00 Processing Charge) |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Louisiana Lead Inspector License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
Required Attachments: |
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Louisiana Life Safety & Property Protection Employee License
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Employee License -DOT Hydrostatic Testing
Agency: | Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshall - Licensing Section |
Law: | |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Employee License -Fire Alarm
Agency: | Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshall - Licensing Section |
Law: | |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Employee License -Fire Alarm (Not Required)
Agency: | Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshall - Licensing Section |
Law: | |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Employee License -Fire Alarm (Owner)
Agency: | Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshall - Licensing Section |
Law: | |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Employee License -Fire Extinguishers & Hoses
Agency: | Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshall - Licensing Section |
Law: | |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Employee License -Fire Sprinkler (Inspector)
Agency: | Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshall - Licensing Section |
Law: | |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Employee License -Fire Sprinkler (Qualifier)
Agency: | Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshall - Licensing Section |
Law: | |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Employee License -Fixed Fire Suppression
Agency: | Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshall - Licensing Section |
Law: | |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Employee License -Kitchen Suppression
Agency: | Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshall - Licensing Section |
Law: | |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Employee License -Life Safety Apprentice
Agency: | Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshall - Licensing Section |
Law: | |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Employee License -Pre-Engineered
Agency: | Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshall - Licensing Section |
Law: | |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the 1st day of the expiration month. |
Louisiana Master Natural Gas Fitter License
Agency: | State Plumbing Board of Louisiana |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Exam fee: $135.00 ($125.00 Exam Fee + $10.00 Processing Charge) |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $190 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Louisiana Master Plumber License
Agency: | State Plumbing Board of Louisiana |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Exam fee: $135.00 ($125.00 Exam Fee + $10.00 Processing Charge) |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $190 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Louisiana Medical Gas Installer License
Agency: | State Plumbing Board of Louisiana |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Exam fee: $135.00 ($125.00 Exam Fee + $10.00 Processing Charge) |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Louisiana Natural Gas Fitter License
Agency: | State Plumbing Board of Louisiana |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Exam fee: $135.00 ($125.00 Exam Fee + $10.00 Processing Charge) |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Louisiana Plumbing Apprentice Registration
Agency: | State Plumbing Board of Louisiana |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Louisiana Tradesman Plumber License
Agency: | State Plumbing Board of Louisiana |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $135 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Louisiana Water Supply Protection Specialist License
Agency: | State Plumbing Board of Louisiana |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | WSPS (Landscape Irrigation): $20; WSPS (Plumbing): $10 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
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