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 Section 113 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 … Continued
How do I report an ownership change for the company?
Commercial, Residential and Mold Remediation ownership change fee is $100. Home Improvement Registration ownership change fee is $40. The purchaser must have purchased/assumed ALL assets and liabilities; otherwise, a new application is required. The following must be submitted prior to updating the license/registration: Copy of the signed, executed change of ownership document (sale, divorce decree, … Continued
How do I report a merger?
Commercial, Residential and Mold Remediation merger fee is $100. Home Improvement Registration merger fee is $40. If the surviving entity is currently licensed, the following must be submitted prior to updating the license/registration: Copy of the signed, executed plan of merger; Must notify the Louisiana Secretary of State of the merger and the merger must be … Continued