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- Louisiana
- Mold Remediation License
- Contractor
- Updated Oct 2026
How to Get Your Louisiana Mold Remediation Contractor License
Louisiana licenses mold remediation contractors at the state level. Here’s the training, financial and insurance requirements, plus how to apply and renew.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors requirements
Application fee
Not stated
Confirm the current fee with the Board
Exam time
Not stated
24 hrs of training plus a Business and Law course
Time to get license
Varies
Depends on training and Board review
Continuing ed
Not stated
Renewal needs the fee and proof of insurance
Overview
Do you need a Louisiana mold remediation license?
Yes, if you perform mold remediation as a contractor in Louisiana. Louisiana is one of a handful of states that license mold remediation directly.
License required when
- You perform mold remediation for others in Louisiana
- You bid or contract for mold remediation work
- You run a business that offers mold remediation services
Common exceptions
- Exemptions aren’t listed in the requirements we reviewed
- If you think your work is exempt, confirm it with the Board in writing before you start
Penalties for unlicensed work
Our source notes don’t list penalty amounts. In general, the Board can deny, suspend or revoke a license and take enforcement action against anyone doing licensed mold work without one.
Your fast-track Louisiana mold remediation license checklist
The Louisiana application, one page
- Online Mold Remediation Application
- Financial statement showing $10,000 net worth (within 12 months)
- General liability certificate, $50,000 minimum
- Workers’ compensation certificate
- Proof of mold remediation certification
- 24 hours of approved training and the Business and Law course
Types
Louisiana mold remediation license types and classifications
This page covers the Louisiana mold remediation contractor license.
MRC
This page
Mold Remediation Contractor
Performs mold remediation in Louisiana. Requires 24 hours of approved training, a Business and Law course, a $10,000 net worth and insurance.
Exam
Training + B&L course
Limit
Not stated
Requirements
Louisiana mold remediation license requirements, class by class
Louisiana focuses on training, finances and insurance. Our source notes don’t list an experience requirement.
| Requirement | Mold Remediation Contractor |
|---|---|
| Application | Online Mold Remediation Application |
| Training | 24 hours of approved mold remediation and mold assessment training |
| Certification | Proof of mold remediation certification |
| Business and Law | Required course; the Board sends details after you apply |
| Net worth | At least $10,000, on a financial statement current within 12 months |
| General liability | At least $50,000 |
| Workers’ comp | Proof of coverage required |
| Experience | Not stated |
Steps
How to get your Louisiana mold remediation license, step by step
- Gather your documentsBefore you apply
Pull together your financial statement (current within 12 months, $10,000 minimum net worth), proof of mold remediation certification and insurance details. - Get your insuranceBefore you apply
Line up at least $50,000 in general liability and workers’ compensation coverage. You’ll need to keep both for as long as you’re licensed. - Apply onlineFee not stated
Submit the Mold Remediation Application through Louisiana’s online portal and send your certificates of insurance to the Board by email. - Complete your trainingAfter approval
Finish 24 hours of mold remediation and mold assessment training from an approved provider. - Take the Business and Law courseAfter approval
Once your application is approved, the Board sends you information on the required Business and Law course. - Receive and maintain your licenseValid 1 year
Your first license lasts one year. After that you can renew for 1, 2 or 3 years at a time.
Exam
What to expect on the Louisiana mold remediation exam
Our source notes don’t describe a stand-alone state exam for this license. Instead, you complete 24 hours of approved training and a Business and Law course the Board assigns after you apply.
Format
Training + course
Questions
Not stated
Passing score
Not stated
Exam vendor
Not stated
Scoring & content
- 24 hours of mold remediation and mold assessment training
- Training must come from an approved provider
- Business and Law course details come from the Board
- Question counts and passing scores not stated
Retake policy
- Retake rules not stated in our source notes
- Ask the Board about the Business and Law course requirements
- Confirm your training provider is approved before you enroll
Exam references
The state hasn’t published a reference list for this exam in our sources. Check the candidate bulletin from the exam vendor before you buy books.
Prep
Best Louisiana mold remediation exam prep, compared
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Costs
How much does a Louisiana mold remediation license cost?
| Item | Type | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | Fixed | Not stated |
| 24-hour approved training | Variable | Varies |
| Business and Law course | Fixed | Not stated |
| General liability ($50,000 minimum) | Variable | Varies |
| Workers’ compensation | Variable | Varies |
| Financial statement | Variable | Varies |
| State fees | Not stated in our source notes | Not stated |
You also need a $10,000 net worth on your financial statement, which isn’t a fee but must be in place before you apply.
Reciprocity
Does Louisiana accept out-of-state mold remediation licenses?
Our source notes don’t describe any reciprocity for Louisiana mold remediation licenses.
No reciprocity agreements
None are listed, so plan to apply as a new applicant and meet Louisiana’s training, financial and insurance rules.
Local
Do Louisiana cities and counties have their own mold remediation licensing rules?
Your state license covers all of Louisiana. Parishes and cities can still have their own permit and business rules.
State handles
- Mold remediation contractor licenses
- Training and Business and Law course requirements
- Financial and insurance requirements
- Renewals
City & county handle
- Building permits if the job includes construction work
- Local occupational licenses
- Local code enforcement
Governance
Who regulates mold remediation contractors in Louisiana
Licensing authority
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
Address, phone and website: Not stated in our source notes
Oversight responsibilities
- Issues and renews mold remediation contractor licenses
- Reviews applications, financial statements and insurance
- Assigns the required Business and Law course
- Enforces licensing rules
Maintenance
How to renew your Louisiana mold remediation license and keep it active
Your first license is valid for one year. After that you can renew every 1, 2 or 3 years by paying the renewal fee and showing proof of general liability and workers’ comp coverage.
Renewal cycle
1, 2 or 3 years
CE hours
Not stated
Renewal fee
Not stated
Late penalty
Not stated
FAQ
Louisiana mold remediation license FAQs
Do I need a license to do mold remediation in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana licenses mold remediation contractors at the state level.
How many hours of training do I need?
24 hours of mold remediation and mold assessment training from an approved provider.
Is there a Business and Law requirement?
Yes. After you apply, the Board sends you information on the required Business and Law course.
What are the financial requirements?
A financial statement showing at least $10,000 in net worth, current within 12 months of your application.
How much insurance do I need?
At least $50,000 in general liability plus workers’ compensation, kept in force the whole time you’re licensed.
How often do I renew?
Your first license lasts one year. After that you can renew every 1, 2 or 3 years by paying the fee and showing proof of insurance.
Sources
Official sources for the Louisiana mold remediation license
- Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Mold Remediation Application
- Louisiana mold remediation contractor financial and insurance requirements
- Louisiana mold remediation training requirements
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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