Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) offices throughout the state are beginning to slowly reopen throughout the state.

To alleviate any additional public burden, LDWF is providing the public alternatives to process applications via mail, email and online. 

The summary below provides more information about how to secure licenses and titles/registrations if you choose not to come into an office.

Commercial Licenses

New applications will be accepted by:

Renewals will be accepted:

Mail to:
Commercial Licensing
PO Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Email: commercial@wlf.la.gov

Motorboat Registration and Titling

New/Transfers will be accepted by:

 Renewals will be accepted:

Mail to:
Motorboat Registration
PO Box 14796     
Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Email: motorboat@wlf.la.gov

Recreational Hunting/Fishing Licenses

Annual Licenses and Tags are available:

Lifetime/Disability applications will be accepted by:

Mail to:
Lifetime
PO Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Emaillifetime@wlf.la.gov

Charter Licenses

New applications will be accepted by:

Mail to:
Commercial Licensing
PO Box 98000 
Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Email: charterguideins@wlf.la.gov

Oyster Tags

If an individual needs additional non-personalized oyster tags they can call 225.765.2821 and leave a voicemail. Licensing staff will return calls to obtain payment via credit card over the phone. The tags will be mailed to the recipient.

 

Refer to LDWF's website (wlf.louisiana.gov) for required documents for specific licenses or titles/registrations.