Louisiana Contractor Licenses

Louisiana has two different GC licenses: Commercial Building Construction and Residential Construction.

The Commercial license is required for commercial projects, but after passing it, you can apply for Residential without another exam.

A license is required for any job over $50,000.

Louisiana General Contractor (NASCLA)

The Louisiana Commercial General Contractor's license allows the builder to bid on, build, or modify any type or size of commercial project.

Required exams: NASCLA commercial trades + Business & Law. NASCLA is accepted in multiple states. Click here to see the list.

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Louisiana Residential Contractor

The Louisiana Residential license allows the builder to construct or remodel any size residential project.

Required exams: Residential trades + Business & Law.

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Louisiana Carpentry Contractor

The Louisiana Carpentry license covers residential framing, structural work, and remodeling projects.

Required exams: Residential trades + Business & Law.

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Louisiana Electrical Contractor

The Electrical license allows you to work on electrical systems in residential, commercial, or industrial settings.

Required exams: Electrical trades + Business & Law.

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