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Louisiana Contractor Licenses Exam Prep

Get ready for your Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) trade exam. From online courses and reference books to tabs, practice exams and complete study packages, My Contractors License has what you need to walk in ready.

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ELECTRICAL

Louisiana Electrical

Explore exam preparation, reference books, tabs, practice exams, and available course packages for this licensing path. The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) has one path for electricians:

  • Electrical Contractor licenses are issued by the LSLBC statewide
  • Required for electrical projects over $10,000, on commercial and residential work
  • Journeyman and Master licenses are issued locally in Louisiana
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BUILDER

Louisiana General Contractor

Explore exam preparation, reference books, tabs, practice exams, and available course packages for this licensing path. The LSLBC licenses building contractors for commercial and residential work:

  • General Contractor (NASCLA): the national commercial building exam, accepted by Louisiana and many other states.
  • Building Construction: the Louisiana commercial building exam, for projects of $50,000 or more.
  • Residential Construction: residential projects over $50,000, up to three stories.
  • Carpentry: the specialty trade exam for carpentry contractors.
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LICENSING IN LOUISIANA

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) licenses contracting businesses statewide. Which license you need depends on your work and project size.

Getting licensed starts with an application to the LSLBC. Once the board approves you, you complete its online Business and Law course and pass your trade exam with PSI. Your exam eligibility lasts one year, so start studying while your application is under review, and you'll be ready to test as soon as you're approved.

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LOUISIANA FAQS

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Do I need a contractor license in Louisiana?

It depends on your project. You need an LSLBC license for commercial projects of $50,000 or more, electrical, mechanical or plumbing projects over $10,000, and residential projects over $50,000. Home improvement work of $7,500 or more requires registration.

Do I need approval before I schedule my exam?

Yes. Apply to the LSLBC first. Once you're approved, PSI emails you, and you can schedule. Your eligibility lasts one year. You don't need approval to start studying, though. Start our course while your application is under review, and you'll be ready to test as soon as you're approved.

Is there a business and law exam?

Louisiana uses an online Business and Law course instead of a scheduled exam. Initial applicants complete it through the LSLBC from their own computer.

Can I tab and highlight my books?

Yes. You can highlight, underline, annotate and add permanent tabs before the exam. Sticky notes and other temporary tabs must be removed, and you can't write in your books during the exam. Our courses show you where to tab and highlight, and our pre-printed tabsets are ready to use.

Does passing the exam automatically issue a license?

No. Passing your exam is one step. You still need to complete your LSLBC application and meet its financial and insurance requirements.

Can I buy the course without the books?

Yes. Choose Course Only if you already have the approved references. You can also buy booksets, tabs or individual books from the Louisiana Bookstore.

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