Louisiana renewal guide
Roofing Contractor License
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 12 months
Renewal fee
$100.00
Late penalty
$125.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 2
File with the board
File through Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) and pay the $100.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 3
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 60 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $125.00, with a 30-day grace period.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Louisiana Roofing Contractor License
The LSLBC licenses roofing contractors for projects valued at $50,000 or more. Louisiana's hurricane-prone geography makes roofing one of the most regulated and in-demand construction trades in the state.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 4 years of roofing experience
- Examination: Must pass the LSLBC roofing trade exam and business law exam
- Financial Statement: CPA-prepared financial statement required
- Insurance: General liability and workers' compensation required
- Application Fee: ~$340 for a single classification (fees vary by number of classifications)
Continuing Education
No continuing education required for commercial roofing contractors. Residential contractors must complete 6 hours per year.
Renewal Information
- Renewal Period: Annual
- Renewal Fee: $250
- Late Penalty: $125 within 30-day grace period
- Renewal Fee: $100
Hurricane Season
Louisiana's exposure to hurricanes drives high demand for roofing contractors. The LSLBC actively enforces licensing requirements after major storms to protect consumers from unlicensed storm chasers.
Scope of Work
Covers installation, repair, and replacement of roofing systems on commercial and residential structures valued at $50,000 or more throughout Louisiana.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Louisiana LSLBC.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- Examination Results
- Experience Documentation
- Financial Statement
- government_issued_id
Source notes
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) . Renewal $100/year standard LSLBC fee. Updated March 2026.
Rules move. Check Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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