Licensing and permits
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
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
Get authorized to apply pesticides within and around structures
- About Structural Pest Control Licensing and Registration
- Pest Control Technician Registration
- Place of Business Permits
