Licensing and permits

Get authorized to do agricultural and forestry business in the state of Louisiana

Below is a list of all the licenses, permits, and certifications issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

Helpful related links

• To find out who is licensed in the state of Louisiana: licensed and certified professionals .

• T o pay for a license renewal: online payments and renewals .

• If you haven't renewed your horticulture license in 5 years and want it reinstated: license reinstatement policy .

• If you have a horticulture license and your address or contact information changes:  request a change of information .

Arborist Licensing

Get authorized to trim, fertilize, and remove trees

• About Arborist Licensing
• Arborist Licensing
• Utility Arborist Licensing

Bees and Beekeeping

Safely manage bee colonies and hives in Louisiana

• About Bees and Beekeeping
• Apiary permits

Commodity Warehousing and Distribution

Get authorized to store and deal cotton, grain, and other agricultural commodities

• About Commodity Warehousing and Distribution
• Cotton merchant licensing
• Grain dealer licensing
• Warehouse licensing

Eggs

Get authorized to sell eggs and learn about egg quality and inspections

• About Eggs
• Egg licensing

Flower Dealer Licensing

Get authorized to arrange, cut, and sell flowers

• About Flower Dealer Licensing
• Cut Flower Dealer Permits
• Floral Dealer Permit

Industrial Hemp Licensing

Get authorized to grow, process, and handle industrial hemp

• About Industrial Hemp Licensing
• Industrial hemp growers
• Industrial hemp handlers
• Industrial hemp processors
• Industrial hemp seed producers

Nursery and Landscape Licensing

Get authorized to use plants for interior and exterior beautification

• About Nursery and Landscape Licensing
• Landscape Architect Licensing
• Landscape Horticulturalist Licensing
• Landscape Irrigation Contractor Licensing
• Nursery Grower Permits
• Nursery Stock Dealer Permits

Pesticide Licensing

Get authorized to apply pesticides on the ground or by aircraft, consult on pesticide applications, and sell pesticides in Louisiana

• About Pesticide Licensing
• Aerial Owner Operator Licensing
• Agricultural Consultant Licensing
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification
• Field Scout Registration
• Ground Owner Operator Licensing
• Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) Dealer Licensing

Seed Dealer Licensing

Obtain a license to sell, distribute, or handle seed in Louisiana

• About Seed Dealer Licensing
• Seed dealer licensing

Structural Pest Control Licensing and Registration

Get authorized to apply pesticides within and around structures

• About Structural Pest Control Licensing and Registration
• Pest Control Technician Registration
• Place of Business Permits