Louisiana Masonry License Requirements

Louisiana regulates commercial masonry work through the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC). “Masonry, Brick, Stone” is commercial subclassification 1.7 under Building Construction. It covers masonry structures, veneers, refractories, manholes, brick, firebrick, stone, concrete block, structural tile, glass block, and related accessories. A commercial contractor or subcontractor needs the appropriate LSLBC license when the project value, including labor and materials, is $50,000 or more. Residential work follows Louisiana’s separate residential and home-improvement framework; this commercial classification does not replace required local permits or inspections.

Regulatory Body

Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) administers and enforces this credential under the authority of La. R.S. 37:2150 et seq.; LAC Title 46:XXIX (LSLBC rules). LSLBC licenses commercial, residential, and specialty contractors statewide, administers classification examinations through PSI/ICC, and conducts disciplinary proceedings under La. R.S. 37:2150 et seq.

Official portal: https://www.lslbc.louisiana.gov/
Address: 2525 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: (225) 765-2301

Eligibility Requirements

This guide does not establish a minimum applicant age; confirm any age requirement with the issuing authority. Applicants must provide a Social Security Number. LSLBC requires an applicant and qualifying party to be a United States citizen or legal resident. The current materials do not impose a Louisiana-residency requirement; an applicant not domiciled in Louisiana may be subject to an additional investigation surcharge of up to $400 under La. R.S. 37:2156.

Good moral character

The applicant and qualifying party must answer the LSLBC application questions truthfully. The Board may deny an application that does not satisfy its licensing requirements.

Background investigation

The LSLBC application asks legal and disciplinary questions. Follow the current online application instructions and provide any documents the Board requests.

Experience and Education

Eligibility here is not measured in years of experience but by LSLBC’s current masonry classification materials list a trade examination, not a published minimum number of years of masonry experience., per the cited materials.

Accepted proof of experience or eligibility

LSLBC qualifying-party application
Current LSLBC online commercial-license application and required supporting documents

Exam Requirements

Testing provider or authority: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors; the Board directs candidates to its current examination process and candidate information bulletin.. The following examination requirements cover the pathways described in this guide; follow each part's classification, waiver, and local-scope conditions. Unpublished format details do not remove an examination requirement:

Masonry, Brick, and Stone trade examination — 50 questions, 120 minutes, passing score 70%

Examination fee: The current statute caps an LSLBC examination fee at $50. Confirm the amount and scheduling instructions in the current LSLBC application/testing process before paying.

Retake policy: LSLBC states that an application remains active for one year after submission. Confirm retest timing and fees with the Board when scheduling.

Insurance and Bonds

The cited materials impose no contractor license bond for this credential. Bear in mind that specific contracts, permits, or public works can still require their own bonds.

General liability

LSLBC’s current checklist and online application instructions state that insurance certificates are not required for commercial applicants or licensees. A project owner, lender, insurer, or local permitting authority may impose separate requirements.

Workers' compensation

LSLBC does not require commercial applicants or licensees to submit insurance certificates for this commercial classification. Employers remain responsible for any workers’ compensation obligations that apply to them under Louisiana law.

Additional financial requirements

Every commercial applicant other than Labor Only must submit the current LSLBC financial-statement form showing at least $50,000 net worth. It must be current within 12 months and completed by a CPA, accountant, or bookkeeper. An irrevocable letter of credit may supplement an applicant that does not meet the net-worth requirement.

Fee Schedule

Fee	Amount
Application	No separate amount recorded; confirm in the fee guidance
Examination	$50
Initial license	$100
Renewal (every year)	$100

To turn these board fees into a realistic year-one budget — bond premium, liability insurance, and exam prep included — open the cost calculator preloaded for Louisiana masonry.

Renewal and Continuing Education

Expect to renew the Louisiana Commercial Masonry, Brick, Stone Subclassification (1.7) — LSLBC every year. Renewal currently costs $100. Licenses expire on the anniversary of their original issue date. At renewal, a licensee may elect a one-, two-, or three-year term, subject to the statutory and Board requirements. A renewal filed more than 15 days after expiration may carry a delinquent fee of up to $50.

Downloadable Asset

2026 Louisiana Masonry License Roadmap (PDF) — a printable step-by-step checklist for the application process.

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Reciprocity

Louisiana does not accept the NASCLA Accredited Examination for this classification.

Reciprocal State	Accepted Exam	Conditions
No formal bilateral reciprocity agreements identified.

Do not treat a NASCLA masonry examination as automatic credit for this subclassification. LSLBC’s current materials specifically identify NASCLA credit for the Commercial General Building (Building Construction/Residential Construction) and Electrical examinations. LSLBC also has separate reciprocity and examination-endorsement processes; submit the Board’s current verification form and meet all remaining requirements.

Weighing more than one jurisdiction? The national hub compares published Masonry license requirements by state — exam, bond, fee, and experience thresholds side by side.

Masonry Licensing in Neighboring States

Contractors working near a state line, or weighing where to qualify first, should compare Louisiana's requirements against the bordering jurisdictions before committing to an application:

Arkansas Masonry License Requirements — Arkansas Masonry Contractor Requirements — Commercial and Residential Classifications
Mississippi Masonry License Requirements — Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility — Masonry, Brick and Stone (Commercial); Residential Remodeler/Builder When Applicable
Texas Masonry License Requirements — Texas Masonry Contractor Requirements — Local Registration and Permits

Step-by-Step Application Roadmap

Classify the project correctly. For commercial masonry, the statewide LSLBC threshold is $50,000 or more including labor and materials. The statutory project value includes rentals and direct and indirect project expenses, even if someone else pays or donates them.
Use the correct license path. Apply for a commercial license with Masonry, Brick, Stone subclassification 1.7. New residential construction at $50,000 or more and existing-home improvement work at $7,500 or more are governed by separate LSLBC residential/home-improvement rules.
Choose the qualifying party. Designate a qualifying party for the masonry classification and Louisiana business-and-law requirement. The qualifying party must meet the Board’s application, examination, and credential requirements.
Prepare the financial statement. Use LSLBC’s current financial-statement form. A commercial applicant other than Labor Only needs at least $50,000 net worth; the financial information must be current within 12 months.
Complete the required testing. Pass the current Masonry, Brick, and Stone trade examination: 50 multiple-choice questions, two hours, and a 70% minimum passing score. Follow LSLBC’s current instructions for the separate Louisiana business-and-law requirement.
Submit the commercial application. Submit the online LSLBC application with the financial statement, qualifying-party information, and business-entity documents when applicable. A commercial applicant does not submit insurance certificates to LSLBC for this classification.
Work only within the issued classification. After issuance, bid, contract, and perform work in the licensed name and only within the classifications shown on the current LSLBC license.
Clear local project requirements. A state contractor license is separate from local permits and inspections. Check the parish or municipal permitting office for the project’s adopted code, permit, occupational-license, and inspection requirements before starting work.

Application Checklist

The items below are the ones worth confirming before the application is filed with LSLBC:

Confirm that the commercial project value is $50,000 or more, including labor, materials, rentals, and other project expenses
Select commercial Masonry, Brick, Stone subclassification 1.7
Designate the qualifying party for the trade classification and Louisiana business-and-law requirement
Complete the current LSLBC financial statement with at least $50,000 net worth, or arrange an eligible letter of credit
Gather entity-formation documents if the applicant is not a sole proprietor
Pass the current Masonry, Brick, and Stone trade examination
Submit the online commercial application and respond to any LSLBC follow-up
Obtain the project’s required parish or municipal permits and inspections

Common Filing Mistakes

Drawn from the board instructions and sources cited on this page, the pitfalls below are the ones most likely to slow down or sink a Louisiana Masonry application.

Using an obsolete classification number

The current commercial classification is Masonry, Brick, Stone 1.7 under Building Construction. Do not rely on an older “specialty” or subclassification number without checking LSLBC’s live list.

Counting only labor toward the threshold

Louisiana’s project-value definition includes labor, materials, rentals, and direct and indirect expenses. Determine the full value before bidding or contracting.

Assuming $10,000 net worth is enough

LSLBC’s current form sets a $50,000 minimum net-worth requirement for commercial applicants other than Labor Only. Use the Board’s current form, not an old checklist or template.

Sending commercial insurance certificates to LSLBC

LSLBC says commercial applicants do not submit insurance certificates for this path. Keep separate project or local insurance requirements in view, but follow the Board’s current submission instructions.

Treating a local occupational license as the state license

LSLBC states that an occupational license is not a contractor license. State licensure and parish/municipal permits are separate compliance steps.

Study and Reference Materials

These are the preparation and reference materials tied to this credential — cited by the regulator or widely used by applicants. CLR earns nothing from listing them.

LSLBC Masonry, Brick, and Stone Candidate Information Bulletin — Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. The current LSLBC bulletin states the masonry examination format and identifies suggested references.
LSLBC Exams and Classifications — Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. Use the current classification list and testing links before scheduling, because Board requirements can change.
LSLBC Contractors Licensing Law and Rules — Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. Use the current August 2026 Board compilation for thresholds, qualifying-party, financial, fee, and renewal rules.

Other Louisiana Trade Licenses

If the Masonry license is not the right fit, the following published Louisiana trade guides are also covered by CLR:

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Louisiana have a masonry contractor classification?

Yes. LSLBC lists Masonry, Brick, Stone as commercial subclassification 1.7 of Building Construction. Its scope includes masonry structures and veneers, refractories and manholes, and brick, stone, block, structural tile, glass block, and related accessories.

When does a Louisiana commercial masonry license apply?

A commercial contractor or subcontractor needs the appropriate LSLBC license when the project value is $50,000 or more, including labor and materials. Louisiana’s definition of project value also includes rentals and direct and indirect project expenses.

What examination does the masonry qualifying party take?

LSLBC’s current Masonry, Brick, and Stone bulletin describes a closed-book trade exam with 50 multiple-choice questions, two hours to test, and a 70% minimum passing score. The qualifying party also has the Board’s Louisiana business-and-law requirement.

Does a commercial masonry applicant have to provide liability insurance to LSLBC?

No. LSLBC’s current checklist and online application instructions say insurance certificates are not required for commercial applicants or licensees. That does not prevent an owner, lender, insurer, or local authority from requiring coverage.

Can a NASCLA masonry score replace Louisiana’s masonry test?

Do not assume so. LSLBC’s current NASCLA guidance identifies credit for the Commercial General Building and Electrical examinations, not a masonry trade exam. Confirm any examination endorsement directly with LSLBC before applying.

Primary Sources

Regulatory requirements on this page are drawn from the official board, statute, and exam-provider materials listed below.

Verified 2026-09-04 · Next scheduled review 2026-12-03

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Corrections and presentation updates

2026-09-30: Corrected examination detection when format details are unpublished and updated the summary layout and requirements score. Source-check dates are unchanged.
2026-09-08: Shared template updated to distinguish unspecified eligibility requirements, retain cost qualifications, and use consistent headings. Source-check dates are unchanged by presentation updates.
2026-09-21: Local-only guides now use a compliance-focused structure and terminology instead of implying a statewide license application. Source-check dates are unchanged by this presentation update.