Licensed jobs in Louisiana
Louisiana: 10 occupations, 10 licensing agencies. For each one: the board, the main credential, its training, application fee and renewal cycle, from the boards' own pages.
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Occupations we cover in Louisiana
Louisiana licenses 10 of the 10 occupations below at the state level. Plumbers have the most levels here (7 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.
| Occupation | Main license | Board | Training or experience | Application fee | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Certificate of registration as a registered cosmetologist 2 credentials in all | LSBC | Training 1,500 clock hours1 | – | Every year2 |
| Notary public | Notary Public 4 credentials in all | SOS | – | $354 | – |
| Registered nurse (RN) | Registered Nurse (RN) single state license 2 credentials in all | LSBN | – | $1006 | Every 2 years6 |
| Insurance agent | Insurance Producer | LDI | – | $759 | Every 2 years10 |
| Plumber | Journeyman Plumber 7 credentials in all | SPBLA | Experience 8,000 hours13 | $4013 | Every year14 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) 2 credentials in all | Louisiana Nurse Aide Registry | Training 80 clock hours18 | – | Every 2 years19 |
| Security guard | Security Officer Registration (unarmed) 4 credentials in all | LSBPSE | Training 16 clock hours21 | $7522 | Every 2 years23 |
| Massage therapist | Establishment Registration (solo practitioner) 4 credentials in all | LABMT | – | – | Every year25 |
| Real estate agent | Real Estate Salesperson 2 credentials in all | LREC | Training 90 clock hours26 | $4527 | Every year28 |
| General contractor | Commercial license 5 credentials in all | LSLBC | Training 1 clock hour33 | – | Every year34 |
Licensing boards
10 agencies issue the Louisiana licenses we cover:
- State Plumbing Board (SPBLA): plumbers
- Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC): general contractors
- Louisiana Secretary of State (SOS): notaries
- Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners (LSBPSE): security guards
- Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy (LABMT): massage therapists
- Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology (LSBC): cosmetologists
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN): registered nurses
- Louisiana Nurse Aide Registry: nursing assistants
- Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC): real estate agents
- Department of Insurance (LDI): insurance agents
Moving to Louisiana with a license
For registered nurses, plumbers and real estate agents, the Louisiana board names the states whose licenses it accepts. The boards for notaries and massage therapists publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.
| Occupation | Routes the board publishes |
|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | License by endorsement, Universal license recognition and Temporary license or permit13 |
| Notary public | No reciprocity route5 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | License by endorsement, Temporary license or permit, Universal license recognition and Interstate compact privilege786 |
| Insurance agent | Reciprocity agreements and Exam waiver1112 |
| Plumber | Reciprocity agreements, Temporary license or permit and Universal license recognition151617 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | License by endorsement20 |
| Security guard | License by endorsement and Reciprocity agreements2423 |
| Massage therapist | – |
| Real estate agent | Reciprocity agreements, License by endorsement, Exam waiver and Military service members and spouses29303132 |
| General contractor | Exam waiver and Military service members and spouses3536 |
Check a license
Every board above runs its own license search. The Louisiana license lookup page lists them in one place, with the links to report an unlicensed or problem provider.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- LAC 46:XXXI CosmetologistsLouisiana Division of Administration, Office of the State Register (LAC Title 46 Part XXXI Cosmetologists)Checked November 7, 2026
- La. R.S. 37:590Louisiana State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- Welcome Home ActLouisiana State Board of CosmetologyChecked November 7, 2026
- La. R.S. 35:191Louisiana State LegislatureChecked November 6, 2026
- Notary Frequently Asked QuestionsLouisiana Secretary of StateChecked November 6, 2026
- Instructions for Initial RN Licensure by ExaminationLouisiana State Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- Instructions for Initial RN License by EndorsementLouisiana State Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- Welcome Home ActLouisiana State Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- La. R.S. 22:821 FeesLouisiana State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- La. R.S. 22:1547 LicenseLouisiana State LegislatureChecked November 8, 2026
- La. R.S. 22:1548 Nonresident licensingLouisiana State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- La. R.S. 22:1551 Exemption from examinationLouisiana State LegislatureChecked November 8, 2026
- LAC Title 46 Part LV Plumbers (board copy November 2024)State Plumbing Board of LouisianaChecked November 7, 2026
- R.S. 37:1370Louisiana State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- TEXAS Reciprocal Journeyman Plumber and Natural Gas ApplicationState Plumbing Board of LouisianaChecked November 7, 2026
- R.S. 37:1369Louisiana State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- Welcome Home ActState Plumbing Board of LouisianaChecked November 7, 2026
- LAC 48:I Chapter 100 NATCEP (LDH-hosted compilation, file dated 9.24.25)Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards SectionChecked November 7, 2026
- LDH Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) RegistryLouisiana Department of Health, Health Standards SectionChecked November 7, 2026
- LDH CNA Informational SectionLouisiana Department of Health, Health Standards SectionChecked November 7, 2026
- HB921 Act 683 (2026 Regular Session)Louisiana State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- RS 37:3286Louisiana State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- RS 37:3283Louisiana State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- 2026 Laws Compiled (July 2026)Louisiana State Board of Private Security ExaminersChecked November 7, 2026
- Establishment License / Registration FAQLouisiana Board of Massage TherapyChecked November 7, 2026
- La. R.S. 37:1437Louisiana State LegislatureChecked November 5, 2026
- Initial Salesperson License Application Part ALouisiana Real Estate CommissionChecked November 5, 2026
- La. R.S. 37:1442Louisiana State LegislatureChecked November 5, 2026
- Become Licensed: ReciprocalLouisiana Real Estate CommissionChecked November 5, 2026
- Welcome Home ActLouisiana Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
- Previously/Currently Licensed in Another StateLouisiana Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
- Military Member or Spouse/DependentLouisiana Real Estate CommissionChecked November 5, 2026
- lslbc.govLouisiana State Licensing Board for ContractorsDated January 30, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- lslbc.govLouisiana State Licensing Board for ContractorsChecked November 7, 2026
- lslbc.govLouisiana State Licensing Board for ContractorsDated October 23, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
- lslbc.govLouisiana State Licensing Board for ContractorsDated August 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026