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Louisiana General 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.

General contractor

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

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