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:
- Mail - payment methods accepted will be check, cashier’s check and money order
- Email - may be sent with all required documents scanned and attached
- Required documents: Application, copy of Driver’s License (individuals), copy of Federal Tax ID paperwork (businesses)
- For additional requirements for each license refer to LDWF website (wlf.louisiana.gov).
- Licensing staff will reach out by phone to collect payment by credit card.
Renewals will be accepted:
- By mail - payment methods accepted will be check, cashier’s check and money order
- Online - la-web.s3licensing.com/.
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:
- Mail - payment methods accepted will be check, cashier’s check and money order
- Email - may be sent with all required documents scanned and attached
- Licensing staff will reach out by phone to collect payment by credit card.
Renewals will be accepted:
- By mail - payment methods accepted will be check, cashier’s check and money order
- Online - la-web.s3licensing.com
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:
- Online - la-web.s3licensing.com
- At retail license vendors
Lifetime/Disability applications will be accepted by:
- Mail - payment methods accepted will be check, cashier’s check and money order
- Email - may be sent with all required documents scanned and attached
- Scanned birth certificate will be accepted.
- Licensing staff will reach out over the phone to collect payment by credit card.
Mail to:
Lifetime
PO Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Email: lifetime@wlf.la.gov
Charter Licenses
New applications will be accepted by:
- Mail - payment methods accepted will be check, cashier’s check and money order
- Email - be sent with all required documents scanned and attached
- Licensing staff will reach out over the phone to collect payment by credit card.
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.