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License Application Questions

(For Business Entities or Individuals applying for licensure for Commercial, Residential, Mold Remediation, or Home Improvement.)

1. Identification
   1. Name of Person Completing Application.
   2. Email Address of Person Completing the Application.
   3. Phone Number of Person Completing the Application.
   4. Enter a unique Password (for applicant to return to application or check on application status.
   5. Confirm Password.
2. License Type Selector
   1. Applicants select from a dropdown list the type of license type/credential (Commercial, Residential, Mold or Home Improvement).
   2. If a Commercial or Residential license is requested, applicant will select classification, subclassification, and/or specialty trades they are seeking.
3. Name on Contractor License, Company Information, Type of Company

NOTE:  The name used in your application for licensure will be the name on your license and must be the name that you use to conduct business (bids, estimates, contracts, invoices, etc.).  If you are applying as a business entity you must use the same name as that registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State, and the application questions must be answered on behalf of the business entity.  If you are applying as an individual, the application questions must be answered related to you as an individual.  The Board does not recognize DBA’s (Doing Business As), Trade Names or Fictitious Names and will not issue a license in these names and you are prohibited from conducting business in these names.

Do you currently have a business (ex. LLC, Inc, LP, or GP) in which you want to become licensed (or registered) so the company can submit bids, invoices, contracts or perform work in the State of Louisiana.

1. 1. YES– Because you answered YES, you will be applying for a license and/or registration in a company name. What is the full legal name of your business (LLC, Inc, LP or GP)?

• • • Select the type of Business Entity
      • Corporation
      • Joint Venture
      • General Partnership (GP)
      • Limited Liability Company (LLC)
      • Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
      • Limited Partnership (LP)
    • Please make sure you have answered the above questions correctly, as you cannot change the application from an individual to a business or from a business to an individual beyond this point. You will have to start the application over if you want to switch.
    • Please acknowledge you have read and understand above.
      • I Acknowledge
    • FEIN – Federal Tax Identification Number
    • Web Address
    • Was the business incorporated in the State of Louisiana?
    • Registered with the Secretary of State
      • YES – Provide La. Secretary of State Charter Number
    • Please list the current members and/or managers and provide for each member/manager (SSN and DOB required)
      • Social Security Number
      • Full Legal Name
      • Position
      • Date of Birth
    • Mailing Address of Company
    • Business Location (if different from the Mailing Address)
    • Complete for the Company
      • Phone Number
      • Fax Number
      • Mobile Number
      • Email Address (mandatory)
    • Enter information about each of the license qualifiers
      • Social Security Number
      • Full Legal Name
      • Salutation
      • Birth Date
      • Mailing Address
      • Phone Number
      • Mobile Number
      • Email Address (mandatory)
    • Select Relationship of Qualifying Party
      • If Corporation is selected, and if the Qualifying Party is an Incorporator, Stockholder or Officer, upload a copy of the original Articles of Incorporation in which the qualifying party is listed as an incorporator, stockholder of officer of the company. If these documents do not identify the qualifying part as an incorporator, stockholder or officer, then you must also submit a copy of the company’s By-Laws or Meeting Minutes which identify the qualifying party as an incorporator, stockholder, or officer of the company
      • If LLC is selected, and if the Qualifying Party is a Member or Manager, upload a copy of the original Articles of Organization and Initial report identifying you as a member or manager of the company (also called a Certificate of Formation). If these documents do not identify the qualifying party as a member or manager, then you must also submit a copy of the Operating Agreement or Amended Articles which identifies the qualifying part as a member of manager of the company.
      • If GP, LP, or LLP is selected, and if the Qualifying Party is a Partner, upload a copy of the partnership agreement in which you are listed as a partner.
      • If Joint Venture is selected, upload a copy of the documents that pertain to the type of business as described under Corporation, LLC, or Partnership.
      • If Qualifying Party is an Employee, Electronic Signature of Employer is required. Employer must certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Louisiana that the qualifying party listed below is currently a full-time employee, as defined by the IRS, of said applicant, and I acknowledge that any purposeful false information submitted on behalf of myself and verified by the signature below is cause to have qualifying party application denied or the license and qualifying party status revoked by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. The employee shall be prepared to provide evidence of eligibility by furnishing evidence satisfactory to the board of employee’s employment with the licensee or party seeking a license if so requested by the Board.
        • Note: The Electronic signature of the owner, officer or authorized represented IS acceptable. The electronic signature of the employee IS NOT acceptable.

2. Because you answered NO, you will be applying for a license and/or registration in an individual name. What is the full legal name of the individual applying for the license?

• • • Please make sure you have answered the above questions correctly, as you cannot change the application from an individual to a company (business or business entity) or from a company (business or business entity) to an individual beyond this point. You will have to start the application over if you want to switch.
    • Please acknowledge you have read and understand above.
      • I Acknowledge
    • Provide identifying information
      • Full Legal Name
      • First & Last Name
      • Social Security Number
      • Birth Date
      • Mailing Address
      • Business Location (if different from Mailing Address)
      • Phone Number
      • Fax Number
      • Mobile Number
      • Email Address
    • Enter information about each of the License Qualifiers. If Qualifier is different from owner, provide the following for each Qualifier:
      • Social Security Number
      • Full Legal Name
      • First/Middle/Last Name
      • Birth Date
      • Mailing Address
      • Phone Number
      • Mobile Number
      • Email Address
    • Select the type of Qualifying Party (must meet one of the following)
      • Sole Proprietor (Individual)
      • Spouse of Sole Proprietor (Individual)
      • Employee (is currently a full-time employee, as defined by the IRS, of applicant)
    • You may be eligible for a one-time waiver of the initial licensing fees based on the contractor’s income and/or participation in special public assistance programs. This waiver is only for the initial application fees and not for renewals and other future changes or updates to the license or registration.  To be eligible, you must meet one of the following:
      • You are currently receiving ONE of the following types of public assistance and can provide documentation to support the receipt of this assistance. This documentation provided must be uploaded and must demonstrate that the assistance is in your name.
        • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
        • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
        • Medicaid
        • Disability Insurance
        • Public Housing OR
        • You earned less than 200% of the current federal poverty guidelines https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/federal-poverty-guidelines/ as established by the federal office of management and budget, unless you have been in an undergraduate or graduate school full-time and unable to work. If you are enrolled in college, current enrollment documentation must be provided (uploaded) or if you were not in school, you must upload a copy of your prior years’ individual federal tax return.
    • Are you requesting the one-time waiver of the initial licensing fees based on the above requirements?
      • If answered “YES”, applicant must certify that they meet one of the criteria indicated above which can be verified by uploading a copy(ies) of the aforementioned documents at the end of this online application.

4. Legal Questions

As used on this Application, the terms “you” and “your” shall mean the applicant, whether an individual or a corporation, partnership, firm, joint venture, limited liability company or any other business or legal entity with which the applicant is or has been affiliated, or principals of the applicant’s firm.

1. 1. Are you requesting reciprocity with a state with which Louisiana has a reciprocal agreement? [Commercial and Residential Applicants]
      • An answer of “YES” will prompt the applicant to have the reciprocal state complete the Request for Verification form and for the applicant to upload the form.
   2. Are you requesting to receive credit from an exam taken with NASCLA (National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies) for one of the following classifications: Building Construction, Residential Construction, or Electrical? [Commercial and Residential Applicants]
      • An answer of “YES” will prompt the applicant to access the NASCLA Examination Database to send the NASCLA transcript to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors reflecting a passing grade in one of the three classifications listed above. Transcript must come directly from NASCLA.
   3. Have you or any firm in which you were a principal been debarred or disqualified by any public entity? [All Applicants]
      • An answer of “YES” will prompt the applicant to further explain and possibly provide or upload additional documents.
   4. Have you ever filed bankruptcy as an individual or under any firm name whatsoever in Louisiana or in any other state (within the last ten years)? [All Applicants]
      • An answer of “YES” will require the applicant to upload records showing the chapter filed, the initial debts submitted (including all creditors and the amount remaining owed each), and a discharge summary. For bankruptcies discharged over 10 years ago, upload only a copy of the discharge summary.
   5. Are there now any liens, judgments, or attachments pending or recorded against you, or against any firm in which you had interest at the time such indebtedness was created, or against any property involved under any of your contracts arising out of your previous operations in any state? [All Applicants]
      • An answer of “YES” will require the applicant to upload a certificate of release or a payment plan, along with a statement from the legal agency showing that the plan is current.
   6. Have you or principals in your firm been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor other than violation of traffic laws? [All Applicants]
      • An answer of “YES” will prompt the applicant to explain further.
   7. Do you have an outstanding notice of child support delinquency which has not been resolved (“Resolved” means you are now current with your child support payments or have entered into a payment plan which is also current)? [Home Improvement Applicants]
      • An answer of “YES” will prompt the applicant to upload a copy of the agreement with the court along with a letter from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services indicating that your child support payments are current.

5. Applicant Affidavit

Applicant acknowledges and agreements to comply with the following conditions of licensure:

1. 1. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Louisiana that all statements, answers and representations in this application, including all supplementary statements attached thereto, are true and accurate and acknowledge that any purposeful false information submitted on behalf of myself and/or this applicant and verified by this signature is cause to have license or registration denied or revoked by the State Licensing Board for Contractors. [All Applicants]
   2. For Commercial, Residential and Mold Remediation applicants only: I understand that I must notify LSLBC in writing if the qualifying party(ies) listed on this application or my license leaves employment and is no longer affiliated with my company within 30 days of the disassociation and another qualifying party must qualify within 60 days – La. R.S. 37:2156.1(D)(1).
   3. I understand that once the license I am applying for is issued and if one or more classifications(s) listed on my license requires a credential, such as a certification or license from an outside agency or organization, then I must maintain a current, valid credential with that outside agency or organization while holding an active license with the LSLBC. Examples: Asbestos (DEQ), Plumbing (La. State Plumbing Board), etc.  [Commercial Applicants]
   4. I understand that the licensing board will use the mailing address and/or email address provided as official means of communication. I also acknowledge and understand that I will monitor the email address provided for official correspondence from LSLBC.  [All Applicants]
   5. I understand that any changes to my mailing address, physical address and/or email address must be updated with LSLBC within 30 days of such change. [All Applicants]
   6. I hereby agree to comply with all Contractors Licensing Laws (La. Revised Statutes 37:2150-2165) and Contractor Rules and Regulations (Title 46 of the Professional and Occupational Standards), Part XXIX, Contractors, Chapters 1 -7. A copy of this document can be viewed and download from our website at:    https://lslbc.louisiana.gov/contractors/contractor-license-law/.  I understand that the LSLBC may take action to issue fines and penalties, and/or suspend or revoke any license/registration issued for violation of the laws and Rules and Regulations governing the licensing of contractors in Louisiana.   [All Applicants]
   7. a.  For Residential Construction and Home Improvement licenses only – In accordance with La. R.S. 37:2156.1(E) and Rules and Regulations Sec. 105(B), I hereby certify that I will maintain the statutorily required insurance coverages for general liability and workers’ compensation without a lapse in coverage during the active license/registration period. In accordance with La. R.S. 37:2158(A)(15), every residential contractor/home improvement contractor shall provide to every person with whom they contract, current insurance certificates evidencing the amount of liability insurance coverage maintained and proof of workers’ compensation coverage.  I understand that failure to maintain in force the insurance coverages while any of the licenses/registrations are active may result in disciplinary action by the board.      b.  For Mold Remediation only – In accordance with La. R.S. 37:2156.1(G)(2) and Rules and Regulations Sec. 105(B) for active mold licenses, I hereby certify that I will maintain the statutorily required insurance coverages for general liability and workers’ compensation without a lapse in coverage during the active license period. I understand that failure to maintain in force the insurance coverages while any of the licenses are active may result in disciplinary action by the board.
   8. For Residential Construction only – I hereby understand that, as a residential contractor, the qualifying party is required to complete a minimum of six (6) hours of continuing education annually by a board approved provider. I understand that the contractor is required to maintain a copy of the certificate of completion of the continuing education for a five-year period, and that this certification is to be made available to the board upon request.  I understand that if this company also holds a valid, current license in the major classifications of building construction; highway, street and bridge construction; heavy construction; or municipal and public works construction, this company is exemption from the continuing education requirement.
   9.  I understand that LSLBC will be performing a financial review on the license applicant, its owners/officers, and each qualifying party, listed on this application. I understand that if LSLBC staff finds an outstanding lien and/or judgment attached to one of these entities listed on the application, I will be required provide a certificate of release or a payment plan, along with a statement from the legal agency showing that the plan is current. I also understand that I will be required to adhere to the payment plan agreement while holding an active license with this board. Failure to do so may result in the suspension of my license(s).

At the end of the application, applicants will be prompted to upload required documentation as explained in the instructions/checklist.  Not all documents are required for all license types.

• Financial Statement, required for Commercial, Residential and Mold Remediation applicants only.
• Articles of Incorporation, (Inc.); Organization (LLC); Partnership Agreement (LP or GP). Not required for Sole Proprietors or Home Improvement applicants.
• Copy of credential(s) for classifications which require a credential in lieu of a trade exam
• Verification of License form for out-of-state companies applying for a commercial or residential license and requesting reciprocity from a Reciprocal state.
• Certificates of Insurance – For Residential, Home Improvement and Mold Remediation applications, certificates of general liability and workers’ compensation are required.  Insurance certificates must be emailed from the insurance agent to [email protected] after the application is submitted. Do not upload to application.
• Any other documents that may be required based on an answer of YES to one or more legal questions.