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How do
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All work bid, contracted, or performed in the
amount of $50,000 or more ($1 or more for mold
remediation and hazardous) in the State of
Louisiana must be in the exact name as
shown on the current records (Section 109
of the Rules and Regulations of the Board).
If the firm has changed its name unrelated to
a merger or conversion, the following
information must be submitted before the
license may be updated:
LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP, CORPORATION, OR LLC:
1.
Copy of the amendment to the charter
reflecting registration of the name change
with the Louisiana Secretary of State’s
office [The LA Secretary of State’s office may
be reached at (225) 925-4704.];
2. Copy of the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting (if available
- corporations only) authorizing the
name change;
3.
Original
current license certificate;
4.
Check for $75 for the name change fee; and
(if applicable)
5. A revised original certificate of insurance for both general
liability in the amount of $100,000 and
worker's compensation insurance in the new
name (required of residential contractors
only); or
6. A revised original certificate of insurance for both general
liability in the amount of $50,000 and
worker’s compensation insurance in the new
name (required of mold remediation contractors
only); and
7. Cover letter with license number(s), contact person, and contact
telephone number, including extension.
GENERAL PARTNERSHIP:
1. Legal documentation signed by all partners consenting to the name
change;
2. Original current license certificate;
3. Check of $75 for the name change
fee; and
4. Cover letter with license number(s), contact person, and contact
telephone number, including extension.
INDIVIDUAL (SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP):
1. Legal documentation reflecting the name change such as a copy of a
marriage license or court order changing the
name of the sole proprietor;
2. Original current license
certificate;
3. Check for $75 for the name change fee; and
4. Cover letter with license number(s),
contact person, and contact telephone number,
including extension.
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My firm has undergone a CONVERSION. What do I
do? |
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All work bid, contracted, or performed in the
amount of $50,000 or more ($1 or more for mold
remediation and hazardous) in the State of
Louisiana must be in the exact name as
shown on the current records (Section 109
of the Rules and Regulations of the Board).
Although there may be additional requirements,
the following must be submitted before the
license may be updated:
1. Copy of the signed, executed plan of conversion;
2. Copy of the certificate from the domiciliary Secretary of
State (if outside Louisiana) reflecting
registration of the conversion;
3. Copy of the amendment to the charter reflecting registration of the
conversion with the Louisiana Secretary
of State's office [The LA Secretary of State’s
office may be reached at (225) 925-4704.]
OR you may submit a copy of the La.
Sec. of State's "Unofficial Detail Record,"
which may be accessed via the Sec. of State's
website at
http://www400.sos.louisiana.gov/app1/paygate/crpinq.jsp,
reflecting registration of the conversion;
4. Copy of the Articles of Incorporation (if the converted entity is a
corporation), the Articles of Organization (if
the converted entity is an LLC), or a copy of
the partnership agreement (if the converted
entity is a partnership);
5.
Copy of the minutes of the Board of Directors’
meeting (if applicable - corporations only
) authorizing the conversion;
6.
Original
current license certificate;
7. Check for $75 for the structure change fee; and (if applicable)
8. A revised original certificate of insurance for both general
liability in the amount of $100,000 and
worker's compensation insurance in the new
name (required of residential contractors
only); or
9. A revised original certificate of insurance for both general
liability in the amount of $50,000 and
worker’s compensation insurance in the new
name (required of mold remediation contractors
only); and
10. Cover letter with license number(s), contact person, and contact
telephone number, including extension.
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My firm has undergone a MERGER. What do
I do? |
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All work bid, contracted, or performed in the
amount of $50,000 or more ($1 or more for mold
remediation and hazardous) in the State of
Louisiana must be in the exact name as
shown on the current records (Section 109
of the Rules and Regulations of the Board).
Although there may be additional requirements,
the following must be submitted before the
license may be updated:
1. Copy of the signed, executed plan of merger;
2. Copy of the certificate from the domiciliary Secretary of
State (if outside Louisiana) reflecting
registration of the merger;
3. Copy of the amendment to the charter reflecting registration of the
merger with the Louisiana Secretary of
State's office [The LA Secretary of State’s
office may be reached at (225) 925-4704.]
OR you may submit a copy of the La.
Sec. of State's "Unofficial Detail Record,"
which may be accessed via the Sec. of State's
website at
http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/app1/paygate/crpinq.jsp,
reflecting registration of the merger;
4. Copy of the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting (if
available - corporations only)
authorizing the merger;
5. Written verification of the status of the qualifying party(ies);
6. In-house balance sheet on the firm post-dating the merger;
and
7. Check for $75 for the structure change fee.
8. If an entity other than the licensed firm survives the merger,
the following additional information is
needed:
a. Original current license
certificate;
b. Copy of the Articles of Incorporation (if the surviving entity
is a corporation), the Articles of
Organization (if the surviving entity is an
LLC), or a copy of the partnership agreement
(if the surviving entity is a partnership) as
well as a Certificate of Authority or
Existence reflecting registration of the
surviving entity with the La. Secretary of
State's office; and
(if applicable)
c. A revised original certificate of insurance for both
general liability in the amount of $100,000
and worker's compensation insurance in the new
name (required of residential contractors
only); or
d. A revised original certificate of
insurance for both general liability in the
amount of $50,000 and worker’s compensation
insurance in the new name (required of mold
remediation contractors only); and
9.
Cover
letter with license number(s), contact person,
and contact telephone number, including
extension.
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My firm has undergone an OWNERSHIP CHANGE.
What do I do? |
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Although there may be additional requirements,
the following must be submitted before the
license may be updated:
1.
Copy of the signed, executed change of
ownership document (sale,
divorce
decree, donation, will, transfer of ownership,
etc.);
2.
Copy of the minutes of the Board of Directors’
meeting (if available - corporations only)
authorizing the change in ownership;
3.
Written verification of the status of the
qualifying party(ies);
4.
In-house balance sheet on the firm post-dating
the change in ownership;
5.
Check for $75 for the structure change fee;
and
6. Cover letter with license number(s), contact person, and contact
telephone number, including extension.
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How do I TRANSFER MY LICENSE from one company
to another? |
A license
is not transferable from one entity to
another (LA R.S. 37:2156, Paragraph D).
Except in the case of an INDIVIDUAL license
(which is issued to the owner of a sole
proprietorship - in which the firm holds the
license, not the qualifying party). To
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I have a license in my name. Can I use it for
my LLC? |
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An individual license is issued
to and may only be used by the owner of the
sole proprietorship. Any firm (corporation,
LLC, or partnership) owned by the holder of an
individual license would need to obtain a
separate license in the name of the firm.
Therefore, a sole proprietor may not allow his
license to be used by a firm which he owns.
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How long will it take to get a LICENSE?
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On average, it takes 4-6 weeks
for an in-state license to be issued and 9-10
weeks for an out-of-state license to be
issued. There is a sixty-day waiting period
for out-of-state contractors which begins on
the date the application is received. The
amount of time required to process a license
depends on several factors, including whether
or not all required paperwork and fees are
submitted and how promptly bank and
contractor/material supply dealer references
are returned. It is advisable to contact all
references to assure that responses will be
submitted timely.
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As a SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURER, do I have to have
a license? |
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If you are just furnishing
material or equipment, you are considered a
manufacturer or supplier and no license is
required. Under normal circumstances, a
supplier can ship the product to a jobsite
with no further involvement on the project.
However, if you bid to furnish and install,
even if you plan to hire a licensed
contractor to do the installation for you,
your firm is required to hold a license.
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Who is eligible to be a QUALIFYING PARTY? |
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A qualifying party is the person who holds the
exam scores and who meets one of the
eligibility requirements.
No limit is set on the number of qualifying
parties a company may have.
You may be considered a qualifying party for a
company if you meet one of the following
requirements:
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Sole Proprietor (Individual) or Spouse of
Sole Proprietor (Individual license).
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Partner – Partner listed in partnership
agreement.
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Limited Liability Company – Member listed in
original Articles or Operating Agreement.
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Corporation – Incorporator or Stockholder.
(You must provide documentation which shows
ownership.)
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Employee – Full-time employee for the last
four (4) months. (You must provide payroll
documentation verifying employment.)
An original owner of a company may be the
qualifying party for any company that he/she
owns.
A qualifying party as an employee may only
qualify a parent company and two (2)
subsidiaries.
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How do I report a CHANGE IN QUALIFYING PARTY? |
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In accordance with Section 103 of the Rules
and Regulations of the Board, 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, please contact the Board for specific
instructions. Although there may be
additional requirements, the following must be
submitted before the license may be updated:
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Letter notifying Board of the disassociation
of the qualifying party signed by an
authorized representative of the firm;
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Completed Application for Qualifying Party
form which has been signed and
notarized; and
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Payroll or ownership documentation along
with exam fees.
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