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
Bees and Beekeeping
Safely manage bee colonies and hives in Louisiana
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
Florist and Flower Dealer Licensing
Get authorized to arrange, cut, and sell flowers and ornamental plants
- About Florist and Flower Dealer Licensing
- Cut Flower Dealer Permits
- Retail Florist Licensing
- Wholesale Florist Licensing
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
Structural Pest Control Licensing and Registration
Get authorized to apply pesticides within and around structures