Louisiana Business and Law
Business & Law Contractor Licensing Course
Louisiana requires all Contractors to obtain a license before any bidding or work can take place. The Business & Law course accompanies Commercial Contractor, the Residential Building Contractor, or the Mold Remediation exams as a requirement for licensure. The Louisiana Business & Law course is offered by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. At RocketCert, we offer exam prep courses to help you pass your trade exam after you complete your business and law course with the state. All of our training is available from almost any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your Louisiana Contractor License.
What type of license can be achieved with this exam?
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Commercial Building License
A Commercial Building Contractor is licensed to undertake commercial projects where the labor and materials amount to at least $50,000. Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing require a commercial license with appropriate classification for projects exceeding $10,000 including labor and materials.
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Residential Contractor License
A Residential Contractor is licensed to undertake Residential projects where the labor and materials exceeds $75,000 on any new single family residential home, duplex, triplex or fourplex. Contractors who want to perform residential construction on custom or spec homes must obtain or currently hold a Residential License with the “Residential Building Contractor” classification.
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Mold Remediation License
Mold Remediation Licensees in Louisiana are licensed to perform the removal, cleaning, sanitizing, demolition, or other treatment, including preventive activities, of mold or mold‐contaminated matter that was not purposely grown at that location
What are the requirements to getting a license?
General Building Contractor- Complete the Business & Law Course
- Pass Louisiana General Building Contractor Exam (pre-approval is required)
- Proven experience: 4 years, baccalaureate degree and 1 year, or equivalent education and work experience
- Provide proof of successful project completed by applicant within 5 years of application
- Obtain $500,000 general liability insurance
Residential Basic Contractor- Complete the Business & Law Course
- Pass Louisiana Residential Basic Contractor (pre-approval is required)
- Proven experience: 2 years, predominantly in the residential basic category
- Obtain $300,000 general liability insurance
Residential-Light Commercial- Complete the Business & Law Course
- Pass Louisiana Residential-Light Commercial Contractor Exam (pre-approval is required)
- Proven experience: 4 years, baccalaureate degree and 1 year, or equivalent education and work experience
- Provide proof of 2 successful projects completed by applicant within 4 years of application
- Obtain $500,000 general liability and workers' compensation insurance
How do I obtain a license?
To apply for your license, contact the Louisiana State Licensing Board (LSLBC) at 225-765-2301 or visit their website.
The state requires continuing education prior to each renewal. Also, Louisiana has reciprocity agreements for certain licenses.
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.
This course is required to be completed by anyone obtaining a Commercial Contractor's License, Residential Building Contractor's License, or Mold Remediation License in Louisiana.
Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We offer industry leading exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.
After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). Apply to sit for the exam on the state board website. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities. Pre-approval is required from the testing agency prior to scheduling the exam
After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through LSLBC to obtain your Louisiana Residential Contractor License. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.
Which course do I need to take?
Business & Law Course
- Online Course
- No time limit
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Topics include: Contractor's Licensing Law; Bidding and Estimating; Contract Management; Financial Management; Jobsite Safety; Tax Basics
Trade Exams
Louisiana offers multiple types of contractor licenses, each with an independent exam. We offer courses for many types of Louisiana contractors. For example:
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