1. CONTRACTING QUESTIONS – HOT LINE 1 800 256-1392 Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors

2. CONTRACTOR APPLICATIONS Pick-up at 2525 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, La. 70808 Download at www.lslbc.louisiana.govwww.lslbc.louisiana.gov Request via mail 1 800 256-1392 Request via email capplications@lslbc.louisiana.gov for commercial applications or capplications@lslbc.louisiana.gov rapplications@lslbc.louisiana.gov for residential applications or home improvement registration applications rapplications@lslbc.louisiana.gov

3. HIRE LICENSED CONTRACTORS Verify Licensure/Registration: Phone 1 800 256-1392 or email us at capplications@lslbc.louisiana.gov capplications@lslbc.louisiana.gov Or rapplications@lslbc.louisiana.govrapplications@lslbc.louisiana.gov Or visit our website at www.lslbc.louisiana.gov and follow contractor search features www.lslbc.louisiana.gov

4. LOUISIANA CITIZEN – DON’T BECOME A VICTIM “TWICE” Check out your contractor – Contractors must be licensed to bid & perform work in Louisiana – Call 1 800 256-1392 or visit our website www.lslbc.louisiana.gov Require a written contract Require proof of General Liability & Workers Compensation Insurance Never pay more than 10% downpayment in advance of project start Pay invoices for actual work completed Report complaints to Contractor Licensing Board at 1 800 256-1392 or email us at complaints@lslbc.louisiana.gov

5. HIRING A LICENSED CONTRACTOR? Safety Tips! Get the name and business address and license number of the contractor Verify the license with the La. Contractor Licensing Board at 1 800 256-1392 or visit us at www.lslbc.louisiana.govwww.lslbc.louisiana.gov Get at least three bids for the project costs Require a written contract Estimated dates of start and completion A description of the work to be performed The total dollar amount to be paid to the contractor upon completion of work Ask for lien releases for any subcontractors prior to paying a progress billing for the work. Verify lien releases with subcontractors Document all your concerns before they become serious The dollar amount of any downpayment (should not exceed $10,000 or no more than 10% whichever is less) and progress payments the contractor is entitled to collect during the project. Never pay for construction not yet completed Report complaints to 1 800 256-1392 or email us at complaints@lslbc.louisiana.gov

6. OUT OF STATE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR! – Did You Know? LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 – The Contractor Licensing Law requires licensure or registration for commercial, residential, industrial, hazardous, mold remediation, and home improvement projects before bidding or performing work. Obtain an application by downloading one from www.lslbc.louisiana.gov or by contacting the www.lslbc.louisiana.gov Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors at 1 800 256- 1392 or emailing us at capplications@lslbc.louisiana.gov or come by our office located at 2525 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808, Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.capplications@lslbc.louisiana.gov PENALTIES CAN BE LEVIED AT 3% OF CONTRACT VALUE! A cease and desist order can be issued! AVOID COSTLY DELAYS AND LEGAL ISSUES!