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Louisiana contractor license bondInsurance and workers' comp

Louisiana does not require a contractor license bond.1 Home improvement GL min $100,000.2

Bond and insurance by trade in Louisiana

TradeBondInsuranceWorkers' comp
General contractorLouisiana does not require a contractor license bond.1Home improvement GL min $100,000.2Certificate required for residential/HI.2

Bond and insurance rules for electrical, plumbing, HVAC and roofing: check with Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC).

How much is the contractor bond in Louisiana?

Louisiana does not require a contractor license bond. Commercial and residential applicants instead show a financial statement with a net worth of at least $50,000, dated within 12 months of applying (mold remediation applicants need $25,000).1

What general liability insurance does Louisiana require?

Home improvement GL min $100,000; residential/HI/mold applicants provide certificates, commercial do not.2

Can a Louisiana contractor be exempt from workers' comp?

Certificate required for residential/HI.2

What is a certificate of insurance?

It's the one-page summary (usually an ACORD 25 form) a contractor's agent issues to show the policies, limits and dates in force. How to read and check one

Sources

  1. Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC): bond (lslbc.louisiana.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC): insurance (lslbc.gov, 2026-10-27)