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Louisiana electrician license renewal & CE requirements

When to renew, how many continuing-education hours you need, which topics are required, and where to find approved courses. Checked .

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Renewal rules by license

Electrical Contractor (LSLBC)

RenewalEvery 1 to 3 years. Choose a 1-, 2- or 3-year renewal; you can renew starting 60 days before expiration. After 15 days late a delinquent fee of up to $50 applies, and after 1 year expired you must apply for a new license.Source: lslbc.gov · as of · Grace period and delinquent fee: R.S. 37:2156 (lslbc.louisiana.gov).
CE hours & topicsNot confirmed. The state rules set CE for residential construction contractors only; ask LSLBC or your local office.Not confirmedSource: lslbc.louisiana.gov · as of
Fees
  • Basic license fee (set by the board; state law caps it at $100): not listed
  • Exam fee (state law caps it at $50): not listed
Source: lslbc.louisiana.gov · as of · R.S. 37:2156. The board may set fees each July; current amounts are paid in the online application.

Local electrician licenses (by city and parish)

Louisiana has no state journeyman license; cities and parishes license electricians. We checked New Orleans, the largest city.

New Orleans (Orleans Parish)

Office: Department of Safety and Permits
Licenses journeymen?Yes. Class "D" Journeyman Electrician (works for and under a Class "A" Electrical Contractor); Class "A" Master Electrical Contractor (one per company; files permits)
FeesClass "D" Journeyman (yearly): $60
Class "A" Master Electrical Contractor (yearly): $125
RenewalEvery year. Expires on your birthday; renew online in the One Stop App starting 90 days before. Late: $5 per month
CENot confirmed
NotesClass "A" also needs general liability insurance of at least $500,000 and workers' compensation; only Class "A" masters can file permits. Master details: https://nola.gov/class-a-electrical-license/ · Journeyman acknowledgement: https://www.nola.gov/nola/media/One-Stop-Shop/Safety%20and%20Permits/JOURNEYMAN-ACKNLOWLEDGEMENT-Trade-License.pdf
Still openExperience requirement; CE
ContactDepartment of Safety and Permits · (504) 658-7200 · tradelicenseinfo@nola.gov (source)
Source: nola.gov · as of

Not in New Orleans? Ask your city or parish permit office whether it licenses electricians, or work under a state-licensed electrical contractor.

Approved CE provider lists (official)

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    FAQ

    How often do you renew a Louisiana electrical contractor license?

    You can renew a state contractor license for 1, 2 or 3 years at a time, starting 60 days before it expires.

    What happens if you renew a Louisiana contractor license late?

    After 15 days a delinquent fee of up to $50 applies, and a license expired for more than 1 year cannot be renewed.

    When does a New Orleans journeyman electrician license expire?

    A New Orleans Class "D" journeyman license expires on your birthday each year, and you can renew it starting 90 days before.

    Not licensed yet? See how to get an electrician license in Louisiana.

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