If I have a Commercial License, can I perform home improvement?
Yes, as long as the labor and materials do not exceed $75,000.
Licensed Contractors General Questions
Does dewatering require a license from LSLBC?
Water extraction, carpet removal, damaged drywall removal do NOT require a license from LSLBC. Mold remediation and rebuilding a structure DO require licensure with this agency. Please view our brochure for more information.
How do I report a change of address, email, phone number, etc. for a Qualifying Party?
LSLBC now has an interactive Contractor Portal for all qualifying parties. Qualifying Parties will now use this portal to make changes to their address, phone number, fax number, email address or website address. The following link is to the LSLBC Contractor Portal: https://arlspublic.lslbc.louisiana.gov
How do I report a change of address, phone or fax number, email address or website address?
LSLBC now has an interactive Contractor Portal for all licensed/registered contractors. Contractors will now use this portal to make changes to their address, phone number, fax number, email address or website address. The following link is to the LSLBC Contractor Portal: https://arlspublic.lslbc.louisiana.gov
I am applying for reciprocity with another state and the other state has requested that I have the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors fill out their license verification form. What must I do to get this form filled out? How do I verify my license using their form?
Click HERE for information on how to verify your license.
How do I add a qualifying party to an existing license?
Submit the completed form called “Adding a Qualifying Party to an Existing License” and the completed, initialed, signed and notarized form called “Application for Qualifying Party”. Click HERE to download the forms. Submit required fees (as listed on the Adding a Qualifying Party form) After we process the required documents and fees, we will send … Continued
How do I add a classification to an existing license?
The following must be submitted to add a classification to the license: Submit the completed form called “Adding a Classification to an Existing License”. Click HERE to download the form. Submit required fees (as listed on the Adding a Classification form) *If the qualifying party representing the additional classification(s), isn’t currently listed on the license … Continued
How do I report a change in a qualifying party?
In accordance with LA. R.S. 37:2156.1(D)(1), when the qualifying party terminates employment with the licensee, the licensee must notify the board, in writing, within 30 days of the disassociation and another party must qualify within 60 days of the disassociation. If your firm has undergone a qualifying party change, the following must be submitted prior … Continued
How do I report a name change or structure change?
Structure change could be a change in ownership, a merger, a conversion, a change in FEIN or a change in “State of Incorporation” Commercial, Residential and Mold Remediation name and/or structure change fee is $100. Home Improvement Registration name and/or structure change fee is $40. The following must be submitted prior to updating the license/registration: … Continued
How do I report a change in officers (for Corporations only)?
The following must be submitted prior to updating the officers for the Corporation: A letter on company letterhead with license/registration number(s), contact person, and contact telephone number, including extension and a list of the current officers for the company. If possible, please limit the officers to President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. You must … Continued