Louisiana electrician license & renewal
The requirements, the timing and the official sources. Everything we’ve verified, in one place.
License fee
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Required hours
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Exam
Commercial-license qualifying parties must pass required classification examinations or supply required credentials, and complete the Business & Law course.
Renewal
Licenses and renewals issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall expire on the anniversary of the date on which the license was originally issued. Licensees shall elect upon renewal one-, two-, or three-year license renewal terms.
Before you begin
Agency guidance
A commercial contractor license is required for electrical projects exceeding $10,000, including labor and materials.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
A Commercial license is required for: ... Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing projects exceeding $10,000 including labor and materials.Official source
Agency guidance
Qualifying parties may be sole proprietors, full-time employees, corporate stockholders/officers/incorporators, partners, or LLC members/managers. A qualifying party must be maintained for Business and Law and each classification.
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(a) A sole proprietor (b) Any current full-time employee, as defined by the IRS, of an applicant. The employee may be allowed to be the qualifying party for the licensed company and related entities. (c) Any stockholder, officer, or incorporator of a corporation. (d) Any partner of a partnership. (e) Any member or manager of a limited liability company. … As long as you are licensed with the LSLBC, you must maintain a Qualifying Party for Business and Law and for each classification carried on your license.Official source
Agency guidance
Commercial applicants must supply a financial statement.
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Financial Statement (Required for Commercial, Residential, Home Improvement and Mold Remediation applicants)Official source
Agency guidance
Online renewals are available through the linked LSLBC Contractor portal at https://lslbc.louisiana.gov/renew-your-license/. Renewal opens 60 days before expiration.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
You cannot renew the license until 60 days prior to expiration. … Follow the instructions on the Renewal Notice, which has the user id and password required to access the LSLBC Contractor portal, to renew online.Official source
Agency guidance
The zero-CE entry applies to commercial contractor licensure.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
There are no continuing education requirements for commercial, mold, or home improvement contractors/registrants.Official source
How to get this license
Use the agency’s requirements below to plan your next steps. Missing details stay marked.
Start with the licensing authority
Licensing board
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
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The statutes of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) provide for four basic license types.
Official sourceOfficial agency page
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing projects exceeding $10,000 including labor and materials.
Official sourceCheck the qualifications
Exam
Commercial-license qualifying parties must pass required classification examinations or supply required credentials, and complete the Business & Law course.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Examinations – For Commercial, Residential and Mold Applicants, a Qualifying Party(s) must be added to the license and must pass any examination(s) and/or provide any credential required for a classification. The Qualifying Party must complete the Business & Law course.
Official sourceInsurance
The LSLBC licensing checklist does not require certificates of insurance from commercial applicants/licensees.
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Certificates of Insurance – (Not required for Commercial Applicants/Licensees)
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Application fee
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Exam fee
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Apply with the agency
Reciprocity
Louisiana accepts a passing examination from any other state when the applicant holds a classification requiring that test and passed without a waiver, exemption or grandfathering. LSLBC selects the equivalent classification, and all other licensing requirements still apply.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Going forward, if an applicant/licensee/registrant holds a classification that requires a test in any other state, and they have passed that test - with no waivers, exemptions, or grandfathering in effect - the LSLBC will accept that passing exam for reciprocity. … The exam will be accepted for the classification chosen by the LSLBC and will be equivalent in nature. All other requirements for licensure must be met, including the investigation of all violations or pending violations.Official source
Official sources and verification (13)
Last verified 2026-10-24. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
The statutes of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) provide for four basic license types.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing projects exceeding $10,000 including labor and materials.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Examinations – For Commercial, Residential and Mold Applicants, a Qualifying Party(s) must be added to the license and must pass any examination(s) and/or provide any credential required for a classification. The Qualifying Party must complete the Business & Law course.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Certificates of Insurance – (Not required for Commercial Applicants/Licensees)Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Licenses and renewals issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall expire on the anniversary of the date on which the license was originally issued. Licensees shall elect upon renewal one-, two-, or three-year license renewal terms, … and licenses may be issued by the board on a multiple-year basis, not to exceed a three-year renewal term for any license. Licenses dependent on insurance requirements or certifications shall not be eligible for multiple-year renewal.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
There are no continuing education requirements for commercial, mold, or home improvement contractors/registrants.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Going forward, if an applicant/licensee/registrant holds a classification that requires a test in any other state, and they have passed that test - with no waivers, exemptions, or grandfathering in effect - the LSLBC will accept that passing exam for reciprocity. … The exam will be accepted for the classification chosen by the LSLBC and will be equivalent in nature. All other requirements for licensure must be met, including the investigation of all violations or pending violations.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
A Commercial license is required for: ... Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing projects exceeding $10,000 including labor and materials.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
(a) A sole proprietor (b) Any current full-time employee, as defined by the IRS, of an applicant. The employee may be allowed to be the qualifying party for the licensed company and related entities. (c) Any stockholder, officer, or incorporator of a corporation. (d) Any partner of a partnership. (e) Any member or manager of a limited liability company. … As long as you are licensed with the LSLBC, you must maintain a Qualifying Party for Business and Law and for each classification carried on your license.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Financial Statement (Required for Commercial, Residential, Home Improvement and Mold Remediation applicants)Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
You cannot renew the license until 60 days prior to expiration. … Follow the instructions on the Renewal Notice, which has the user id and password required to access the LSLBC Contractor portal, to renew online.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
There are no continuing education requirements for commercial, mold, or home improvement contractors/registrants.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
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Last verified 2026-10-24.
Official sources (6)
- https://lslbc.louisiana.gov/types-of-licenses/
- https://lslbc.louisiana.gov/checklist-of-items-required-for-initial-license-and-to-maintain-license/
- https://lslbc.gov/wp-content/uploads/blue_book_08012026_final.pdf
- https://lslbc.louisiana.gov/faq/
- https://lslbc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Reciprocity-Change.pdf
- https://lslbc.louisiana.gov/renew-your-license/
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