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Louisiana · General Contractors · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Louisiana General Contractor License

Louisiana general contractors must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) rule on September 6, 2026.

CE hours
6 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Louisiana general contractors holding a license in one of these classes: Continuing education, Residential Building Contractor. Requirements are set by Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC).

When to renew

Louisiana general contractors licenses renew every year, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (LAC 46:XXIX.505 (six hours "annually", no calendar-year deadline published) read with R.S. 37:2156(H) (licences expire on the anniversary of issue; 1-, 2- or 3-year terms) — https://lslbc.gov/wp-content/uploads/blue_book_08012026_final.pdf)

The continuing education Louisiana requires

Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) requires 6 hours of approved continuing education every year. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Louisiana sets general contractors requirements by license class (Continuing education, Residential Building Contractor). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) requires 6 hours every year. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Louisiana general contractors course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Louisiana, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)

Online courses for Louisiana general contractors

Louisiana general contractor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Louisiana general contractors need?
Louisiana general contractors must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC).
Which license classes does the Louisiana general contractors CE requirement apply to?
The 6 hours requirement applies to: Continuing education, Residential Building Contractor.
Can Louisiana general contractors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Louisiana requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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