How do I check if a contractor is licensed in Louisiana?

Enter the contractor's license number (or business name) in the tool above. It searches the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) public records and shows the business, license status, and classifications. You can also search directly at the LSLBC site, or call their Text-to-Verify line at 855-999-7896.

What does an "Active" vs "Expired" license mean?

"Active" means the license is current with the state board. "Expired" means it has lapsed — which may be an administrative oversight rather than wrongdoing, but you should ask the contractor about their current licensing before hiring.

What if the contractor isn't in the system?

A no-result isn't proof someone is unlicensed. It can mean a typo in the number, a contractor licensed in another state, or a trade that's exempt from state licensing. Try searching by business name, double-check the number, or confirm directly with LSLBC.

Do all contractors in Louisiana need a state license?

It depends on the job size. A state contractor license is generally required once a project's labor and materials cross a dollar threshold (commonly cited around $10,000, with different rules for home-improvement and specialty work). Confirm current thresholds with the LSLBC.

Is this the official license record?

We show you the state's public record so you don't have to dig through the board's search portal — but the official record lives at LSLBC and is always the final word. Every result links straight to it.

Louisiana Contractor License Lookup

Verify any Louisiana contractor against the state board (LSLBC) — license status, classifications, and details. Free, no signup, sourced live from the official records.

Data shown is the public record from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC). This is general information, not legal advice or an endorsement — the official record is the final word. Search directly at LSLBC →

How to verify a Louisiana contractor's license

1Find the license number. Ask the contractor for their LSLBC license number, or check their quote, invoice, business card, or website. No number? Use the "By business name" tab instead.
2Search. Enter the number (or name) above and select Check license. We query the Louisiana State Licensing Board's public records in a second or two.
3Read the result. Confirm the business name matches who you're hiring, the status is Active, and the classifications cover the work you need (electrical, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing, etc.).
4Verify at the source. For anything important, click through to the official LSLBC record — it's the authoritative version and always current.

What the results mean

License status. LSLBC lists a license as Active or Expired. Active is current; expired has lapsed — worth asking about, but not automatically a red flag.

Classifications. These define what the contractor is licensed to do — for example Electrical, Mechanical (HVAC/refrigeration), or specialty work. Confirm the classification matches the job you're hiring for; a license in one trade doesn't authorize another.

When a license is required. Louisiana generally requires a state contractor license once a job's labor and materials cross a dollar threshold. Smaller jobs and some trades have different rules — confirm current thresholds with LSLBC.

Common questions

How do I check if a contractor is licensed in Louisiana?: Enter the contractor's license number (or business name) in the tool above. It searches the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) public records and shows the business, license status, and classifications. You can also search directly at the LSLBC site, or call their Text-to-Verify line at 855-999-7896.
What does an "Active" vs "Expired" license mean?: "Active" means the license is current with the state board. "Expired" means it has lapsed — which may be an administrative oversight rather than wrongdoing, but you should ask the contractor about their current licensing before hiring.
What if the contractor isn't in the system?: A no-result isn't proof someone is unlicensed. It can mean a typo in the number, a contractor licensed in another state, or a trade that's exempt from state licensing. Try searching by business name, double-check the number, or confirm directly with LSLBC.
Do all contractors in Louisiana need a state license?: It depends on the job size. A state contractor license is generally required once a project's labor and materials cross a dollar threshold (commonly cited around $10,000, with different rules for home-improvement and specialty work). Confirm current thresholds with the LSLBC.
Is this the official license record?: We show you the state's public record so you don't have to dig through the board's search portal — but the official record lives at LSLBC and is always the final word. Every result links straight to it.

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