What This API Does

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Louisiana Nurse License Verification

Verify RN, LPN, and APRN licenses issued by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Returns license number, status (active/inactive/expired), issue and expiration dates, and any disciplinary actions on file.

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Louisiana Contractor License Verification

Verify general contractor, specialty, and trade licenses managed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. Returns license classification, bonding status, insurance info, and current standing.

More Louisiana License Types

🏠 Real Estate Agent → 🛡️ Insurance Agent → 🔨 General Contractor → ⚡ Electrician → 🔧 Plumber → ❄️ HVAC Technician →

Who Uses This API in Louisiana

Healthcare Staffing Agencies

Automate nurse credential verification for Louisiana placements. Reduce manual lookups from hours to seconds across fast-growing markets with high licensing volume.

Property Management Platforms

Verify contractor licenses before approving maintenance and renovation work on Louisiana properties. Protect against unlicensed operators.

HR & Compliance Teams

Build automated compliance workflows for rapidly growing healthcare networks and booming construction markets. Monitor license expirations and get ahead of renewal deadlines.

Louisiana Licensing Authorities

Nursing Licenses

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Governs RN, LPN/LVN, and APRN licensure in Louisiana. Handles initial licensing, renewals, and disciplinary proceedings.

Contractor Licenses

Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors

Oversees general contractor and specialty trade licensing in Louisiana. Maintains public records of license status, bonds, and complaints.

API Endpoints

POST /nurse/verify

Verify a nursing license in Louisiana

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/nurse/verify \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "name": "Jane Doe",
    "state": "LA",
    "license_type": "RN"
  }'

POST /contractor/verify

Verify a contractor license in Louisiana

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/contractor/verify \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "name": "John Smith",
    "state": "LA",
    "license_type": "General"
  }'

POST /batch

Verify multiple licenses at once — ideal for Louisiana staffing agencies processing bulk hires

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/batch \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "requests": [
      { "type": "nurse", "name": "Jane Doe", "state": "LA", "license_type": "RN" },
      { "type": "contractor", "name": "John Smith", "state": "LA", "license_type": "General" }
    ]
  }'

Example Response

{
  "status": "found",
  "state": "LA",
  "license": {
    "name": "Jane Doe",
    "license_number": "LA-RN-2024-XXXXX",
    "license_type": "Registered Nurse",
    "status": "Active",
    "issue_date": "2020-06-15",
    "expiration_date": "2026-12-31",
    "board": "Louisiana State Board of Nursing",
    "disciplinary_actions": []
  }
}

Pricing

Free

$0

50 requests/day

Pro

$9.99

1,000 requests/mo

Ultra

$29.99

5,000 requests/mo

Mega

$99.99

25,000 requests/mo

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FAQ — Louisiana License Verification

Which Louisiana license types can I verify?

Nursing: RN, LPN/LVN, APRN. Contractors: General, Specialty (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), and trade-specific classifications regulated by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.

How current is the Louisiana license data?

Data is sourced from Louisiana's official licensing board databases. Results reflect the latest publicly available records from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.

Can I verify licenses across multiple states?

Yes. The same API works for all 50 states. Use the batch endpoint to verify Louisiana licenses alongside any other state in a single request.

Is there a free tier?

Yes — 50 free requests per day. No credit card required. Sign up on RapidAPI to get your key instantly.

License Verification API for Louisiana
Nurse & Contractor Licenses