ClearLicensed renewal checklist

Louisiana contractor license renewal checklist

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Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

HVAC

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)

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.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: 15 days after the expiration date to file the renewal without a delinquent fee (R.S. 37:2156(H)).
Official link: https://arlspublic.lslbc.louisiana.gov/Home/Index/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical

Commercial Electrical Contractor (major classification 5) (Electrical)

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

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.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: 15 days after the expiration date to file the renewal without a delinquent fee (R.S. 37:2156(H)).
Official link: https://arlspublic.lslbc.louisiana.gov/Home/Index/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Plumbing

Journeyman Plumber (Journeyman)

State license · State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA)

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 3.5 hours
Renewal fee: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $50 by Dec 31; about $65 after Dec 31; about $80 after March 31 (fee schedule on 2027 renewal form).
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.
Official link: https://licensee.spbla.com/login
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 3.5 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $50, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Master Plumber (Active) (Master)

State license · State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA)

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 5 hours
Renewal fee: About $190. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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).
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.
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.
Official link: https://licensee.spbla.com/login
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 5 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $190, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Roofing

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)

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.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: 15 days after the expiration date to file the renewal without a delinquent fee (R.S. 37:2156(H)).
Official link: https://arlspublic.lslbc.louisiana.gov/Home/Index/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Residential Roofing (subclassification 9.2 of Residential Construction) (Residential Roofing)

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

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.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 6 hours
Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: 15 days after the expiration date to file the renewal without a delinquent fee (R.S. 37:2156(H)).
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.
Official link: https://arlspublic.lslbc.louisiana.gov/Home/Index/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 6 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Pest control

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

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 6 hours
Renewal fee: About $10. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No late fee stated in the rules; renew each phase by June 30.
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
Official link: https://www.ldaf.la.gov/business/pest-control/pest-control-licensing
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 6 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $10, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Structural Pest Control Place of Business Permit (POB Permit)

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

Deadline: Jun 30 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
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.
Grace period: Not published, check 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.
Official link: https://www.ldaf.la.gov/business/pest-control/pest-control-licensing
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Bond in force for $2,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

General contractor

Commercial Building Construction contractor (Building Construction)

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

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.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: 15 days after the expiration date to file the renewal without a delinquent fee (R.S. 37:2156(H)).
Official link: https://arlspublic.lslbc.louisiana.gov/Home/Index/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Residential Building Contractor (Residential Construction) (Residential Construction)

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

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.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 6 hours
Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: 15 days after the expiration date to file the renewal without a delinquent fee (R.S. 37:2156(H)).
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.
Official link: https://arlspublic.lslbc.louisiana.gov/Home/Index/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 6 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline