Contractor licenses in Louisiana
Start with the page that matches your trade or classification, then use the official links and filing tools when you are ready to file.
- Licensing board
- Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- Renewal fees
- $250-$300
- Continuing education
- 6-8 hours per cycle
Open these first
General Contractor License
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
Plumbing Contractor License
State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA)
Asbestos Abatement Contractor License
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos Abatement Contractor License Insurance required | Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) | 1 year | $291.00 | 8 hours |
| Electrical Contractor License | Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) | 1 year | See page | None |
| Fire Protection Contractor License (Fire Sprinkler Endorsement) Insurance required | Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal | 1 year | $250.00 | 8 hours |
| General Contractor License | Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) | 1 year | See page | None |
| Home Improvement Contractor License Insurance required | Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) | 1 year | See page | None |
| HVAC Contractor License (Mechanical) | Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) | 1 year | See page | None |
| Mechanical Contractor License | Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) | 1 year | See page | None |
| Plumbing Contractor License Insurance required | State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA) | 1 year | $250.00 | 6 hours |
| Roofing Contractor License | Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) | 1 year | See page | None |
| EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Special case | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | See page | See page | None |
| Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements Special case | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | 5 years | $300.00 | None |
| OSHA 10 Construction Outreach Training Special case | U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA | See page | See page | None |
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Renewal deadlines in Louisiana
When Louisiana contractor licenses come due
Every year
9 license pages, including Plumbing Contractor License, Asbestos Abatement Contractor License, Fire Protection Contractor License (Fire Sprinkler Endorsement).
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