Louisiana General Contractor Commercial (Nascla)![]() Louisiana General Contractor (NASCLA)![]() State Requirements & Application Read More...Test Information Read More...Reciprocity Read More...Permitted Work Read More...
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Study for, and take your NASCLA Louisiana General Contractor Exam and Louisiana Business Law and Project Management Exam.
![]() State Requirements & ApplicationRequirements: The LSLBC regulates commercial, industrial and residential contractors who bid or perform construction projects with a value of: * $50,000 or more for commercial and industrial construction * In excess of $75,000 for residential construction * In excess of $10,000 for mechanical, electrical or plumbing * Exceeding $7,500 but not in excess of $75,000 for home improvement * $1 or more for mold remediation * You must have financial statement with a minimum net worth of $10,000 or a $10,000 Bank line of credit or $10,000 Surety Bond * No Insurance Required for Commercial Applications * The NASCLA exam can be used for Commercial in LA. If you have a Commercial License you can submit the Residential Application for the license. Based on having the Commercial License they will grant you the Residential License. * No Experience Requirements for the Commercial Applicant
Board Contact Information:
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) 2525 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: (225) 765-2301 Website: Louisiana State License Board/ Frequently Asked Questions: Louisiana Contractors FAQ Fees: The application fee for a new prime contractor license is $100 - $400 depending on the number of classifications. Refer to the fee schedule for more information. Louisiana Application Fees To obtain a license application and other forms for Louisiana go to Application
Test Information
Test Information This test covers information in the 12 subject areas below. The questions are created from content in the 23 book set shown below the following chart.
Top Permitted WorkWith this license you may bid on and build all types of buildings in LA. Commercial or Residential |