Louisiana General Contractor License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Commercial Building Construction contractor (Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)) renews every year. The Residential Building Contractor (Residential Construction) (Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)) renews every year and requires 6 hours of continuing education.

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Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

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Commercial Building Construction contractor

Building Construction · State license · Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)

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Renew on the official site 225-765-2301

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Expires on the anniversary of the original issue date (R.S. 37:2156(H)). Renew online for a 1-, 2- or 3-year term (licenses that depend on insurance or certifications cannot choose multi-year terms). Renewal opens 60 days before expiration; the board emails reminders at 60 and 15 days before.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: 15 days after the expiration date to file the renewal without a delinquent fee (R.S. 37:2156(H)).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Delinquent fee (statutory cap about $50) if the renewal application is filed more than 15 days after expiration (R.S. 37:2156(C)(4), (H)); the amount is set by the Board.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A license not renewed within one year after expiration can no longer be renewed; a new license application is required (R.S. 37:2156(J)). Trade exams are not retaken if the qualifying party and classifications are unchanged.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: LSLBC reciprocity request process.

Notes

Commercial license required for commercial projects of $50,000 or more (labor plus materials) (R.S. 37:2150.1). Business entities must stay active and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Statute caps the renewal fee at $100 and the delinquent fee at $50 (R.S. 37:2156(C)); the Board sets the actual amount each July (LAC 46:XXIX.131); the amount due is shown on your renewal notice and in the contractor portal. An additional classification costs $95 per year. The Board adds a $100-per-year construction-education assessment to each renewal (R.S. 37:2156(K)); the renewal form lets the contractor opt out.

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Residential Building Contractor (Residential Construction)

Residential Construction · State license · Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)

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Renew on the official site 225-765-2301

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 6 hours
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Residential building contractors must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education each year; exempt if the licensee also holds a current commercial Building, Highway/Street/Bridge, Heavy or Municipal and Public Works license. Keep certificates for 5 years. No CE for commercial, mold or home improvement.
Deadline rule: Expires on the anniversary of the original issue date (R.S. 37:2156(H)). Because the license depends on insurance certificates, it renews for one year at a time. Renewal opens 60 days before expiration.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: 15 days after the expiration date to file the renewal without a delinquent fee (R.S. 37:2156(H)).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Delinquent fee (statutory cap about $50) if the renewal application is filed more than 15 days after expiration (R.S. 37:2156(C)(4), (H)); the amount is set by the Board.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A license not renewed within one year after expiration can no longer be renewed; a new license application is required (R.S. 37:2156(J)). Trade exams are not retaken if the qualifying party and classifications are unchanged.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Workers' compensation and general liability insurance of at least $500,000 (or an authorized liability trust fund of $500,000), effective August 1, 2026 under Act 757 of 2026 (R.S. 37:2156.1; LSLBC notice of July 13, 2026). Proof must come from the agent/broker/insurer, cover at least six months and all licensed scopes with no exclusions, and list the LSLBC as certificate holder; certificates are submitted at application and at each renewal. Applicants also need a financial statement showing at least $50,000 net worth.
Reciprocity: LSLBC reciprocity process.

Notes

Residential license required for residential construction or home improvement projects of $50,000 or more (R.S. 37:2150.1; the LAC 46:XXIX.301 text quoting $75,000 conflicts with the statute, which controls). Home improvement registration (projects of $7,500 to under $50,000, no trade exam, fee cap $50) and mold remediation (24 training hours) are separate registrations. Statute caps the renewal fee at $100 and the delinquent fee at $50 (R.S. 37:2156(C)); the Board sets the actual amount each July (LAC 46:XXIX.131); the amount due is shown on your renewal notice and in the contractor portal. An additional classification costs $95 per year. The Board adds a $100-per-year construction-education assessment to each renewal (R.S. 37:2156(K)); the renewal form lets the contractor opt out.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Louisiana General contractor continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your Commercial Building Construction contractor deadline: Expires on the anniversary of the original issue date (R.S. 37:2156(H)). Renew online for a 1-, 2- or 3-year term (licenses that depend on insurance or certifications cannot choose multi-year terms). Renewal opens 60 days before expiration; the board emails reminders at 60 and 15 days before.
2Renew online at https://arlspublic.lslbc.louisiana.gov/Home/Index/
3If you miss the deadline: Delinquent fee (statutory cap about $50) if the renewal application is filed more than 15 days after expiration (R.S. 37:2156(C)(4), (H)); the amount is set by the Board.
4Check your Residential Building Contractor (Residential Construction) deadline: Expires on the anniversary of the original issue date (R.S. 37:2156(H)). Because the license depends on insurance certificates, it renews for one year at a time. Renewal opens 60 days before expiration.
5Complete 6 continuing education hours before renewing. Residential building contractors must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education each year; exempt if the licensee also holds a current commercial Building, Highway/Street/Bridge, Heavy or Municipal and Public Works license. Keep certificates for 5 years. No CE for commercial, mold or home improvement.
6Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.

Louisiana General contractor renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does a Louisiana general contractor license expire?

Commercial Building Construction contractor: renews every year. Expires on the anniversary of the original issue date (R.S. 37:2156(H)). Renew online for a 1-, 2- or 3-year term (licenses that depend on insurance or certifications cannot choose multi-year terms). Renewal opens 60 days before expiration; the board emails reminders at 60 and 15 days before. Residential Building Contractor (Residential Construction): renews every year. Expires on the anniversary of the original issue date (R.S. 37:2156(H)). Because the license depends on insurance certificates, it renews for one year at a time. Renewal opens 60 days before expiration. Check with Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Louisiana general contractor license need?

Commercial Building Construction contractor: no CE required. Residential Building Contractor (Residential Construction): 6 hours per renewal. Check with Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Louisiana general contractor license?

15 days after the expiration date to file the renewal without a delinquent fee (R.S. 37:2156(H)). Check with Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) before you rely on it.

What happens if a Louisiana general contractor license expires?

Delinquent fee (statutory cap about $50) if the renewal application is filed more than 15 days after expiration (R.S. 37:2156(C)(4), (H)); the amount is set by the Board. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Louisiana accept general contractor licenses from other states?

LSLBC reciprocity request process. Check with Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) before you rely on it.

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Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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