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Residential Contractors: How to Guide

Information for all Residential Contractor application types.
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Apply for a Residential Contractor License

How To Apply

After you Apply – What to Expect

  • Processing Time – Applications are generally processed within 20 business days of receipt, excluding weekends and holidays, and are reviewed by staff in order of receipt. Processing times can vary based on individual circumstances and volume.
    • If you receive a deficiency letter, your 20-day count restarts when the Board receives your correct and complete documentation.
    • Incomplete Applications Policy - Incomplete applications may be withdrawn if noted deficiencies are not satisfied within 60 days of said notification. If your application is withdrawn, you will be required to restart the application process to be considered for licensure, including submission of all required documents and fees.
    • Completed applications will first be reviewed by Board staff and may then be presented to the Board at a scheduled meeting.
    • Applications must be complete at least 15 days before a Board meeting to be included on that meeting’s agenda. If not, they will be reviewed at the following meeting.
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  • Keep Your Contact Info Updated
    • Email is the primary means of communication with you about your application. Be sure your email address is always correct and current. 
  • A license is required to work
    • You may not legally perform services until you hold an active license.
    • Staff will communicate with you regarding the status of your application, and you may check your application status online.

Veterans Preference Points

Veterans, military service members, transitioning service members and military spouses of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard, may be eligible for exam point credits and/or expedited application processes. Download program information>>

  • To claim Veteran’s Preference Points, you must upload a copy of your DD-214 form, showing that you served during a period of conflict or war for a minimum of 90 days. Contact the VA to request a DD-214 Request >>

Fees

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Residential Basic Individual Application by Examination

If you will be conducting business in your name or as a sole proprietorship, and if you have never been licensed before, you may apply for licensure By Examination.

Residential Basic Individual Application / Reactivation

To reactivate an inactive license, apply for reactivation.

Residential Basic Individual Application / Reciprocity

If you hold a current, equivalent license in Louisiana or Mississippi that was obtained by Examination, you may apply for licensure by Reciprocity.

Residential Basic Individual Application / Reinstatement

To reinstate a lapsed license, apply for Reinstatement.

Residential Basic Individual – Prior Approval

If you have held this same license type before, apply for licensure by Prior Approval.

Residential Basic Qualifying Agent Application / Reactivation

To reactivate an inactive license, apply for reactivation.

Residential Basic Qualifying Agent Application / Examination

If you will be conducting business in the name of a company registered with the Corporations Division (any business entity that isn’t an individual or sole proprietorship), and you have never held this type of license, apply for licensure by Examination.

Residential Basic Qualifying Agent Application / Reciprocity

If you hold a current, equivalent license in Louisiana or Mississippi that was obtained by Examination, you may apply for licensure by Reciprocity.

Residential Basic Qualifying Agent Application / Reinstatement

To reinstate a lapsed license, you may apply for reinstatement under the same company prior to lapse. If the company has changed, or to be licensed under a different company, you may apply for licensure by Prior Approval or Examination.

Residential Basic Qualifying Agent – Prior Approval

If you have previously held this same license and have completed all requirements, including passing the required exam, apply for licensure by Prior Approval.

Residential Light Commercial Individual Application / Reactivations

To reactivate an inactive license, apply for reactivation.

Residential Light Commercial Individual Application / Examination

If you plan to operate under your personal name or as a sole proprietorship and have not previously held this license type, you may apply for licensure by Examination.

Residential Light Commercial Individual Application / Reinstatement

To reinstate a lapsed license, you may apply to reinstate your license.

Residential Light Commercial Individual – Prior Approval

If you have held this same license type before, apply for licensure by prior approval.

Residential Light Commercial Qualifying Agent Application / Reactivations

To reactivate an inactive license, you may Apply for Reactivation

Residential Light Commercial Qualifying Agent Application / Examination

If you will be conducting business in the name of a company that is registered with the Corporations Division and have not previously held this license before, you may apply for licensure by Examination.

Residential Light Commercial Qualifying Agent Application / Reinstatement

To reinstate a lapsed license, you may apply for reinstatement.

Residential Light Commercial Qualifying Agent – Prior Approval

If you hold or have held this same license type, apply for licensure by prior approval.

Renewal

If you hold a license and need to renew in order to keep your license up to date, apply for licensure renewal before June 30th of the even-numbered year it expires to avoid late fees.

How to File

To file online:

Once your checklist is completed, Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>

 

Contact

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Related Resources

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