Dear Applicant:
Effective September 15, 2009, all persons who are applying to transfer their license from another state to Louisiana will be required to take the complete examination which consists of the NIC national theory examination, a state theory examination and a practical examination.
RESIDENT – (submits LA. Drivers license or id card)
NIC National Examination $25.00
State Theory Examination $25.00
Practical Examination $25.00
Reciprocity License $25.00
$100.00
NONRESIDENT – (submits out of state drivers license or id card)
NIC National Examination $25.00
State Theory Examination $25.00
Practical Examination $25.00
Reciprocity License $50.00
$125.00
If you have taken NIC national theory examination in the state that you received your training and can provide this agency with a passing score, you will have met that portion of the examination. The proof must be certified by the state board or regulatory agency in the state in which you received your training. Unless you are able to provide this proof, please include the fee with your payment listed above.
Click here to view the Reciprocity Applications:
www.lsbc.louisiana.gov/application_reciprocity.aspx
Also, on our website,
www.lsbc.louisiana.gov, under the
HOME tab, you will find the Administrative Rules that are to be used as a study guide for the state examination and under the
TESTING tab, the practical exam packet is available for download.
We hope that the transfer of your license is a smooth transition to your new life in Louisiana.