Flower dealer licensing

Get authorized to arrange, cut, and sell flowers

Types of licenses

You must be authorized to sell flowers in the state of Louisiana. This at-a-glance comparison tells you what you might need.

What you want to do	Type of license or permit needed
Sell cut flowers (singly or arranged) to customers	Cut Flower Dealer Permit
Sell cut flowers (singly or arranged) and ornamental plants in pots to customers	Floral Dealer Permit

Renew your license annually: $90 per location for Cut Flower Dealers, $100 per location for Floral Dealers.
Anyone who applies for a permit must include a Louisiana State Sales Tax, issued through the Louisiana Department of Revenue and Taxation . You need your Louisiana State Sales Tax number prior to getting a permit.
If you're selling woody ornamentals, such as trees or shrubs, you also need a Nursery Stock Dealer Permit .

These licenses are not needed for selling artificial materials or dried plant materials.

Once licensed, if your address or contact information changes, request a change of information .

Find a cut flower dealer:

Licensed cut flower dealers
List of licensed cut flower dealers in Louisiana as of March 2025

Horticulture Commission