Louisiana contractor license renewal rules

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

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License types: 10
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Electrical1 license type

Commercial Electrical Contractor (major classification 5)

Electrical · 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

Notes

An electrical contractor license is required for electrical work over $10,000 (labor plus materials) (R.S. 37:2150.1); subclassifications include transmission lines, controls/instrumentation and telecommunications/low voltage. Louisiana has no statewide journeyman or master electrician license; individual electricians are licensed by parishes and cities, though a statewide licensed electrical contractor is exempt from local competency exams (R.S. 37:2156.1(I)). 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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General contractor2 license types

Commercial Building Construction contractor

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

Remind me before this expires

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

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.

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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HVAC1 license type

Commercial Mechanical Contractor - Heat, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Duct Work and Refrigeration (subclassification 6.1) / Mechanical major classification (6)

Mechanical · State license · Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)

Remind me before this expires

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

Notes

A mechanical contractor license is required for HVAC/refrigeration/mechanical work with a value over $10,000 (labor plus materials) (R.S. 37:2150.1). There is no separate state HVAC technician license; EPA 608 applies federally. A mechanical contractor performing plumbing work over $10,000 must also hold a State Plumbing Board master plumber license. Statewide mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors are exempt from local competency exams (R.S. 37:2156.1(I)), though local permit fees and occupational license taxes still apply. 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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Pest control2 license types

Structural Pest Control Licensed Operator (General Pest, Termite, Vertebrate, Fumigation phases)

LP1-LP6 phases · State license · Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry - Structural Pest Control Commission

Remind me before this expires

Renew on the official site (225) 925-3763

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 6 hours
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Recertify at least every 3 years by Dec 31 of the third year: minimum 6 hours technical training covering general pest, termite and commercial vertebrate control (separate 6 hours for fumigation phase); must attend entire approved program.
Deadline rule: Each licensed phase renewed annually by June 30 (LAC 7:XXV.117(I)); commercial applicator certification recertified every 3 years by December 31 of the third year.

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Grace period: Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $10
Late fee: No late fee stated in the rules; renew each phase by June 30.
Reinstatement: A phase not recertified requires compliance with initial licensing requirements (retest) (LAC 7:XXV.117).

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

Notes

$10 annual fee per phase (LAC 7:XXV.117(J)); the LDAF page also lists $10 per phase. Exam $50 per phase. Registered technicians: $25 exam + $25 registration; annual recertification program of at least 4 hours (at least 1 hour per registered category) between Jan 1 and Dec 31; $10 change-of-employment fee.

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Structural Pest Control Place of Business Permit

POB Permit · State license · Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry - Structural Pest Control Commission

Remind me before this expires

Renew on the official site (225) 925-3763

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Permit expires June 30 and must be renewed annually (LAC 7:XXV.105(C), 117(B)).

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Grace period: Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $150
Late fee: No late fee is stated in the Structural Pest Control rules or on the LDAF page; permits must be renewed on or before June 30.

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: Required: $2,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: Certificate of insurance on department form: general liability not less than $250,000 per occurrence, plus not less than $100,000 property damage, or combined single limit of $350,000; 10 days' notice to commission before cancellation. Surety or fidelity bond of $2,000 on department form from carrier authorized in Louisiana.

Notes

Fee is $150 for 2 or fewer employees, $200 for 3 or more; plus $10 per phase per licensed operator and $25 per technician (LDAF page). A permit is issued only if a licensee for each phase of work is domiciled and designated as primary licensee at that location. Monthly termite contract/WDIR reports: $12 per standard contract and WDI report (LAC 7:XXV.119). Permits can be renewed online through the LDAF USAPlants system (user guide on the LDAF licensing page). Structural Pest Control Program (225) 925-3763, Commission (225) 925-3787, [email protected].

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Plumbing2 license types

Journeyman Plumber

Journeyman · State license · State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA)

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Renew on the official site (225) 346-6352 (office at LSLBC, 600 North Street, from Sept 1, 2026); 225-756-3434

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 3.5 hours
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3.5 hours of board-approved CPE in the prior calendar year before renewing (LAC 46:LV.1001); 4.5 hours when also renewing a gas fitter license. CPE must be completed before submitting the renewal. Missed CPE must be made up through the board.
Deadline rule: Renew by December 31 each year.

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Grace period: Renew by December 31; renewing after December 31 adds the 1st revival fee, and after March 31 the 2nd revival fee. Working on an expired license can bring special enforcement fees.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $50
Late fee: About $50 by Dec 31; about $65 after Dec 31; about $80 after March 31 (fee schedule on 2027 renewal form).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Renewals after Dec 31 add the 1st revival fee and after March 31 the 2nd revival fee (see fee schedule). Contact the Board for lapsed licenses; working on an expired license can bring special enforcement fees.

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

Notes

Journeyman and natural gas fitter renewal $50 by Dec 31, $65 after Dec 31, $80 after Mar 31 (includes $10 processing; 2027 renewal form). Under Act 908 of 2026 the State Plumbing Board's functions move to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (office relocated Sept 1, 2026; provisions fully effective Jan 1, 2027), so fees and CPE may change after the 2027 renewal. The State Plumbing Board office moved to the LSLBC building at 600 North Street, Baton Rouge on Sept 1, 2026, phone (225) 346-6352; the 225-756-3434 line is still listed.

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Master Plumber (Active)

Master · State license · State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA)

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Renew on the official site (225) 346-6352 (office at LSLBC, 600 North Street, from Sept 1, 2026); 225-756-3434

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 5 hours
Show CE rules
5 hours of board-approved CPE in the prior calendar year before renewing (LAC 46:LV.1001); an inactive master working as a journeyman needs 3.5 hours; an inactive master not working in the trade files an affidavit and is exempt. 4.5 hours apply to licensees renewing both plumber and gas fitter licenses. CPE must be completed before submitting the renewal.
Deadline rule: All licenses renew annually by December 31 (2027 renewal form: renew by Dec 31, 2026). CPE must be completed before submitting renewal.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: Renew by December 31; renewing after December 31 adds the 1st revival fee, and after March 31 the 2nd revival fee. Working on an expired license can bring special enforcement fees.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $190
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Fee schedule (includes about $10 processing charge): about $190 if renewed by Dec 31; about $250 if renewed after Dec 31 (1st revival fee); about $310 if renewed after March 31 (2nd revival fee).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Renewals after Dec 31 add the 1st revival fee and after March 31 the 2nd revival fee (see fee schedule). Contact the Board for lapsed licenses; working on an expired license can bring special enforcement fees.

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: Active master plumbers (the responsible master for each company) must keep certificates on file with the board for general liability ($500,000 per the board's renewal form), workers' compensation (or a notarized exemption affidavit, renewed each year) and service-vehicle liability. Certificates without a termination date are accepted for the current license year only.

Notes

Fees (include a $10 processing charge) from the board's 2027 renewal form: active master plumber or active master natural gas fitter $190 by Dec 31, $250 after Dec 31, $310 after Mar 31; inactive master $40/$55/$70. Journeyman and natural gas fitter $50/$65/$80. Plumbing work over $10,000 by a mechanical contractor requires a master plumber license. Under Act 908 of 2026 the State Plumbing Board's functions move to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (office relocated to 600 North Street, Baton Rouge on Sept 1, 2026; provisions fully effective Jan 1, 2027), so fees, CPE and renewal procedures may change after the 2027 renewal. The State Plumbing Board office moved to the LSLBC building at 600 North Street, Baton Rouge on Sept 1, 2026, phone (225) 346-6352; the 225-756-3434 line is still listed.

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Roofing2 license types

Commercial Roofing and Sheet Metal, Siding (subclassification 1.11 of Building Construction)

Roofing and Sheet Metal, Siding · State license · Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)

Remind me before this expires

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

Notes

Commercial license required for commercial roofing projects of $50,000 or more (labor plus materials) (R.S. 37:2150.1). Residential roofing is licensed separately (Residential Roofing, below). 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 Roofing (subclassification 9.2 of Residential Construction)

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

Remind me before this expires

Renew on the official site 225-765-2301

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 6 hours
Show CE rules
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.

Notes

Residential Roofing or Residential Construction classification is required for residential roofing work valued at $7,500 or more, with the residential roofing trade exam (R.S. 37:2156.4; in effect from January 1, 2026). From August 1, 2026 a residence of up to four dwelling units in one structure counts as a residential roofing project (Act 757 of 2026). 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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Licensing boards

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry - Structural Pest Control Commission

Website: www.ldaf.la.gov
Online portal: Open the board portal
Phone: (225) 925-3763

Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)

Website: lslbc.gov
Online portal: Open the board portal
Phone: 225-765-2301

State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA)

Website: www.spbla.com
Online portal: Open the board portal
Phone: (225) 346-6352 (office at LSLBC, 600 North Street, from Sept 1, 2026); 225-756-3434

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