Louisiana Roofing Contractor License (2026)

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) issues the Commercial Roofing subclassification (7-102) under La. R.S. 37:2150 and the Residential Roofing sub-classification under the Residential Building Contractor license. Commercial roofing projects of $50,000 or more and residential projects of $75,000 or more require the appropriate LSLBC license. Below those thresholds the roofer still needs a local business license, insurance, and workers comp. Louisiana is hurricane country: coastal parishes enforce enhanced wind-uplift fastening and secondary water barrier rules, and the LSLBC actively polices post-storm unlicensed contractors.

Regulatory Body Profile

Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) is the statutory authority responsible for issuing and enforcing this license under 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

The Eligibility Audit

Eligibility begins with two baseline checks: the applicant must be 18 or older and must provide a valid Social Security Number. No Louisiana residency requirement.

Good moral character

LSLBC reviews fraud and construction felonies.

Background investigation

Disclosure on application.

Experience and Education Standards

Rather than a set number of years, the cited materials define eligibility through no minimum experience threshold for the LSLBC application; the trade exam is the competency gate.

Accepted proof of experience or eligibility

Project list for the qualifying party

Education substitution

Not applicable.

The Exam Syllabus

Testing is handled by PSI Services LLC. The applicant has to pass each part listed here before the credential is granted:

LSLBC Commercial Roofing Trade Exam (7-102) — BUR, modified bitumen, single-ply, metal, shingle, tile, IBC Chapter 15 — 60 questions, 180 minutes, passing score 70%
Louisiana Business and Law Exam — 50 questions, 120 minutes, passing score 70%
Residential Building Contractor Trade Exam (residential track) — 90 questions, 240 minutes, passing score 70%

Examination fee: $100 per exam.

Retake policy: Failed exams retaken at $100 each; application valid one year.

Bonding, Insurance & Financial Security

There is no statewide surety bond tied to this credential in the cited record. Bonding can still surface at the project level — permit, license, or public-works bonds — so check before you bid.

General liability

LSLBC requires $100,000 general liability minimum under La. R.S. 37:2158. Market practice $1,000,000.

Workers' compensation

Mandatory for every Louisiana employer with one or more employees under La. R.S. 23:1168.

Additional financial requirements

LSLBC Commercial Roofing requires a reviewed or audited financial statement proving minimum $10,000 net worth. Residential Roofing requires an unaudited statement.

Schedule of Fees

Fee	Amount
Application (non-refundable)	$100
Examination	$200
Initial license	$100
Renewal (every year)	$100

Renewal and Continuing Obligations

The Louisiana LSLBC Commercial Roofing / Residential Roofing runs on a year renewal cycle. The current renewal fee is $100. Annual renewal. Commercial licensees refile financials.

Continuing education: Residential Building Contractors need eight hours of CE annually.

Downloadable Asset

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

Download the PDF roadmap →

Out-of-State Reciprocity

For this classification, Louisiana recognizes the NASCLA Accredited Examination.

Reciprocal State	Accepted Exam	Conditions
Florida	Trade exam waived	Bilateral LSLBC–CILB endorsement for commercial roofers.
Mississippi	Trade exam waived	Bilateral LSLBC–MSBOC endorsement.
Tennessee	Trade exam waived	Bilateral LSLBC–TBLC endorsement.
Alabama	Trade exam waived	Bilateral LSLBC–AGC endorsement.

Louisiana accepts NASCLA accreditation for the Commercial Roofing trade exam. Business and Law never waived.

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

The Application Roadmap

Pick Commercial (7-102) or Residential track. Commercial $50K+, Residential $75K+.
Submit the LSLBC application. $100 application fee plus $100 exam fee. Residential and Commercial applications are separate.
File financial statement. Reviewed or audited for Commercial; unaudited acceptable for Residential.
Pass the PSI trade and Business and Law exams. 70% on each. NASCLA waives the commercial trade exam.
Bind GL and workers compensation. $100,000 statutory minimum GL; workers comp mandatory at one employee under R.S. 23:1168.
Register for Louisiana sales and use tax. Required through the Louisiana Department of Revenue before contracting.
Receive license and renew annually. Annual renewal $100 per classification with updated financials.

Recommended Study Materials

These materials are drawn from the regulator's own citations and the references applicants commonly use to prepare. CLR receives no compensation for listing them.

Louisiana Contractor Candidate Information Bulletin — PSI Services. Exam source list.
Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code — Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council. Hurricane uplift and coastal amendments.
NRCA Roofing Manual — High-Wind chapters — National Roofing Contractors Association. Primary technical reference.
La. R.S. 37:2150 et seq. — State of Louisiana. Licensing statute.

Pre-Application Checklist

Have each of the following squared away before the packet goes to LSLBC:

☐ LSLBC application per classification
☐ Reviewed or audited financial statement (commercial)
☐ PSI trade exam pass (70%+)
☐ PSI Business and Law pass (70%+)
☐ General liability certificate of insurance
☐ Louisiana workers comp declaration page
☐ Louisiana Department of Revenue tax registration

Where Applications Stall

These are the recurring mistakes that most often delay or reject a Louisiana Roofing application, based on the official instructions cited here.

Post-hurricane unlicensed contracting

LSLBC actively polices post-storm crews from out of state. Performing $50K+ commercial work without the license carries penalties and cease-and-desist orders under R.S. 37:2160.

Secondary water barrier in wind-borne debris region

Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code requires secondary water barrier and enhanced underlayment in coastal parishes during reroof. Inspectors fail jobs without it.

Hot-mop fire safety

NFPA 241 fire watch for hot-work operations. Kettle fires trigger LSLBC discipline plus civil liability.

Hurricane strap continuity

Reroofs that open the sheathing in coastal parishes must verify continuous hurricane strap load paths before close-in. Failure triggers stop-work.

Mold remediation overlap

Mold remediation on storm-damaged roofs requires a separate Louisiana Mold Remediation Contractor license under R.S. 37:2185. Roofing license alone does not authorize interior mold work.

Other Louisiana Trade Licenses

CLR maintains guides for additional Louisiana trades; the published ones are listed here:

Common Questions

What is the Louisiana threshold for roofing licensure?

Commercial $50,000 and Residential $75,000. Below those thresholds you still need a local business license and insurance.

Does Louisiana accept NASCLA?

Yes. NASCLA Accredited Commercial Contractor waives the LSLBC commercial trade exam. Business and Law is never waived.

What GL minimum does Louisiana require?

$100,000 per occurrence under La. R.S. 37:2158. Market practice is $1,000,000.

Is workers comp mandatory?

Yes for every employer with one or more employees under R.S. 23:1168.

When do Louisiana roofing licenses renew?

Annually with a $100 fee per classification and updated financial statement.

Primary Sources

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

Verified 2026-06-05 · Next scheduled review 2026-09-03