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 residential or commercial in LA (Residential Contractors Must be Written with 2 or more Homes.) * 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 21 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 work permitted. The NASCLA exam will net you the Commercial Builders License in Louisiana which allows you to do residential if the contract is for more than two houses: "From LA Code: §2150.1. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall be defined as follows: (1) "Board" means the State Licensing Board for Contractors. (2) "Commercial purposes" means any construction project other than residential homes, a single residential duplex, a single residential triplex, or a single residential fourplex. A construction project consisting of residential homes where the contractor has a single contract for the construction of more than two homes within the same subdivision shall be deemed a commercial undertaking." |