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CONTRACTING QUESTIONS – HOT LINE
1 800 256-1392
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
CONTRACTOR APPLICATIONS Pick-up at 2525 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge,
La. 70808 Download at www.lslbc.louisiana.gov Request via mail 1 800 256-1392 Request via email
[email protected] for commercial applications or
[email protected] for residential applications or home improvement registration applications
HIRE LICENSED CONTRACTORS
Verify Licensure/Registration: Phone 1 800 256-1392 or email us at
[email protected] Or [email protected] Or visit our website at
www.lslbc.louisiana.gov and follow contractor search features
LOUISIANA CITIZEN – DON’T BECOME A VICTIM “TWICE” Check out your contractor – Contractors must be licensed
to bid & perform work in Louisiana – Call 1 800 256-1392 or visit our website www.lslbc.louisiana.gov
Require a written contract Require proof of General Liability & Workers
Compensation Insurance Never pay more than 10% downpayment in advance of
project start Pay invoices for actual work completed Report complaints to Contractor Licensing Board at 1 800
256-1392 or email us at [email protected]
HIRING A LICENSED CONTRACTOR? Safety Tips!
Get the name and business address and license number of the contractor Verify the license with the La. Contractor Licensing Board at 1 800 256-1392 or
visit us at www.lslbc.louisiana.gov Get at least three bids for the project costs Require a written contract Estimated dates of start and completion A description of the work to be performed The total dollar amount to be paid to the contractor upon completion of work Ask for lien releases for any subcontractors prior to paying a progress billing for
the work. Verify lien releases with subcontractors Document all your concerns before they become serious The dollar amount of any downpayment (should not exceed $10,000 or no more
than 10% whichever is less) and progress payments the contractor is entitled to collect during the project.
Never pay for construction not yet completed Report complaints to 1 800 256-1392 or email us at
OUT OF STATE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR! – Did You Know? LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 – The Contractor Licensing Law
requires licensure or registration for commercial, residential, industrial, hazardous, mold remediation, and home improvement projects before bidding or performing work.
Obtain an application by downloading one from www.lslbc.louisiana.gov or by contacting the
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors at 1 800 256-1392 or emailing us at [email protected] or come by our office located at 2525 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808, Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
PENALTIES CAN BE LEVIED AT 3% OF CONTRACT VALUE!A cease and desist order can be issued!
AVOID COSTLY DELAYS AND LEGAL ISSUES!