Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors

225.765.2301

600 North Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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License board notification for Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, emphasizing contractor licensing, licensing requirements, and compliance in Louisiana.

Attention: A recent security concern involving unauthorized attempts to impersonate emails from the Louisiana State Licensing Board have been reported. These fraudulent emails should be deleted immediately. LSLBC will only send emails from (.gov) email accounts.  Anything from E-Sign or Transfer XL did not come from the LSLBC. We will only accept payments through our online portal.

Louisiana Contractors Business and Law Seminar

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Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute Business and Law Seminar is a six-week virtual course providing critical information about construction management and operating a construction related business. Topics include: Bid process & contract management, Estimating & equipment management, Scheduling & occupational safety, Risk, financial & business management, Bonding & access to capital, Certifications, resources & entrepreneurship training. […]

Open Meeting Notice Oct. 27, 2026 and Nov. 24, 2026

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The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors will host an open discussion regarding the transition of licensing and regulatory authority for the plumbing trade from the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.

Louisiana Source Connection Hub

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Source Louisiana is a statewide business directory and connection hub that gives Louisiana businesses the opportunity to showcase their capabilities and increase visibility with potential customers. Louisiana businesses can share information on services, certifications, capacity, and more to make it easier for prime contractors and large-scale projects to identify qualified localand diverse providers.

Insurance Changes Pursuant to ACT 757 of the 2026 Legislative Session

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Pursuant to Act 757 of the 2026 Legislative session and effective 8/1/2026, note the following changes that may affect your license and contracting practices. Insurance requirements for Residential construction and its subclassifications, mold remediation, and home improvement applicants will change. There are specific requirements concerning policy type, duration, and exclusions.  

GOHSEP Academy: Hazard Mitigation and Assistance Grants

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This training will provide step-by-step instruction on navigating FEMA’s HMA grant program. This course covers the fundamentals of hazard mitigation and eligible activities, including application development, benefit-cost analysis, and post-award compliance. Participants will engage in activities with real-world examples and learn best practices. By the end of the session, attendees will understand how to align […]

Residential Roof Work Information

License board notification for Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, emphasizing contractor licensing, licensing requirements, and compliance in Louisiana.

Effective January 1, 2026, ONLY those licensees holding Residential Construction and Residential Roofing classifications may perform residential roof work.