Hiring a contractor in Louisiana: check, red flags, complaints
Search the contractor on the LSLBC database or LA Contractor app and check the classification fits the work. (source: LSLBC: Types of Licenses (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the LSLBC website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search the LSLBC contractor database by name, license number, city, parish or qualifying party. (source: LSLBC: Types of Licenses (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors sources. See sources.
Red flags when hiring
- Works outside its licensed classification or under a different name. (source: LSLBC: Contractor law (blue book PDF) (opens in a new tab))
- Electrical, mechanical or plumbing work over $10,000 without a commercial license. (source: LSLBC: Types of Licenses (opens in a new tab))
Penalties
- The board can fine violators up to 10% of the total contract or work value, plus administrative costs and attorney fees. (source: LSLBC: Contractor law (blue book PDF) (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- LSLBC: Types of Licenses (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- LSLBC: Licensing Requirements (PDF) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- LSLBC: Contractor law (blue book PDF) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- LSLBC contractor search (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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