Written & reviewed by Marcus ReedIICRC WRT
Reviewed September 4, 2026· Next review Mar 2027
Quick answer
Louisiana licenses mold work through the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC), and every license is publicly verifiable in the LSLBC License Verification. The check takes about two minutes: search the company's legal name, confirm the credential (Mold Remediation Contractor License (LSLBC — Residential Specialty), Mold Inspector License, General Contractor License (for structural reconstruction over $50,000)), verify Active status with a future expiration, and scan for disciplinary actions. Louisiana requires a separate LSLBC license for mold remediation — general contractor license alone is not sufficient for mold work Never take a logo's word for a license the state will confirm for free.
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Louisiana's mold contractor licensing law was significantly strengthened after Hurricane Katrina (2005) flooded 80% of New Orleans — the state now has one of the most detailed regulatory frameworks for mold contractors in the Gulf South. Here's how to check any company's credentials in the official registry before they touch a wall.
The Short Answer
Louisiana licenses mold work through the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC), and every license is publicly verifiable in the LSLBC License Verification. The check takes about two minutes: search the company's legal name, confirm the credential (Mold Remediation Contractor License (LSLBC — Residential Specialty), Mold Inspector License, General Contractor License (for structural reconstruction over $50,000)), verify Active status with a future expiration, and scan for disciplinary actions. Louisiana requires a separate LSLBC license for mold remediation — general contractor license alone is not sufficient for mold work Never take a logo's word for a license the state will confirm for free.
What This Page Covers
How to verify a mold remediation company's license in Louisiana using the official LSLBC License Verification: the exact credentials to demand (Mold Remediation Contractor License (LSLBC — Residential Specialty), Mold Inspector License, General Contractor License (for structural reconstruction over $50,000)), the step-by-step lookup, penalties for unlicensed work, and how IICRC certification fits in.
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Stop the water at the fixture valve or the main, cut power to wet rooms at the breaker if you can reach the panel safely, move what you can out of the water, and photograph everything before it is touched. Water that has reached carpet pad, drywall or a subfloor is a same-day restoration call rather than a cleanup: mold can establish on wet materials within 24–48 hours, and every hour of delay moves materials from "dry it" to "replace it."
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Ask for a written scope and the pricing basis, who is fixing the water source and when, and what the moisture readings are — a company that does not take readings is not drying. Sudden, accidental water damage (a burst pipe, a failed supply line, an appliance leak) is usually covered by homeowners insurance; long-term leaks, neglected maintenance and rising outside water usually are not. Document first, then call the restoration company, then the insurer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Louisiana require a license for mold remediation?
YesLouisiana licenses mold work through the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC). The credentials to look for: Mold Remediation Contractor License (LSLBC — Residential Specialty), Mold Inspector License, General Contractor License (for structural reconstruction over $50,000).
Louisiana requires a specific mold remediation license under LA Revised Statutes §37:2180.1–2180.12. Mold remediation contractors must hold an active LSLBC license. General contractor work over $50,000 additionally requires the standard LSLBC contractor license. Louisiana's complex regulatory environment is driven by repeated hurricane and flooding events.
How do I verify a company's mold license in Louisiana?
Use the official LSLBC License Verification — it's public and takes about two minutes: search the company's legal name, confirm the license type matches the work (Mold Remediation Contractor License (LSLBC — Residential Specialty)), check the status is Active with a future expiration, and scan the same record for disciplinary actions.
Louisiana contractors are required to display their LSLBC license number on all contracts, vehicles, and advertising. If a contractor does not display their number, ask for it immediately — its absence is a red flag.
What happens if a company works without a license in Louisiana?
Performing mold remediation without an LSLBC license in Louisiana violates RS §37:2180 and is subject to civil fines up to $2,500 per day of violation.
The LSLBC has authority to seek injunctive relief and refers criminal cases to the state AG. For you it also matters practically: insurers and future buyers treat unlicensed remediation paperwork as barely better than none.
Is a water damage restoration license different from a mold license in Louisiana?
Louisiana requires a specific mold remediation license under LA Revised Statutes §37:2180.1–2180.12. Mold remediation contractors must hold an active LSLBC license. General contractor work over $50,000 additionally requires the standard LSLBC contractor license.
Louisiana's complex regulatory environment is driven by repeated hurricane and flooding events. For the extraction-and-drying phase, the industry standard to ask about is IICRC certification.
Is IICRC certification the same as a state license?
NoThey answer different questions. Louisiana's LSLBC licensing framework references IICRC S520 and EPA Mold Remediation Guidelines as the technical standards for licensed work.
IICRC certification is required or strongly preferred for mold remediation licensees. Post-Katrina, Louisiana developed among the most complete mold contractor oversight programs in the Gulf Coast region. The strong hire holds both: the state credential you can verify in the registry, and IICRC-certified technicians on your specific job.
I need a verified company fast — what's the shortcut?
One call: describe what you're dealing with and a certified pro serving your ZIP answers, with costs explained before any work starts. Then run their company name through the LSLBC License Verification while you're still on the phone — a legitimate Louisiana pro will happily wait the ninety seconds it takes.
Sources
- Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
- LSLBC License Verification
- IICRC — Find a Certified Firm
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