Requirements & Fees
Temporary Sanitarian Information
An applicant must meet the following requirements: graduation from an accredited college or university, with a bachelor’s degree and concentration of courses in the general area of environmental health. In lieu thereof, an applicant may offer a bachelor’s degree which includes at least thirty (30) semester hours (or the equivalent) of courses in the physical and biological sciences, with a minimum of six (6) hours in the physical sciences and a minimum of ten (10) hours in the biological sciences. The physical sciences will be said to include only chemistry and physics; the biological sciences include but are not limited to biology, entomology, microbiology, zoology; and such applied sciences as animal husbandry, dairy husbandry, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, and veterinary science.
The following must be submitted:
- Completed application for license – Click here for Form
- Official transcript from college or university
- Nonrefundable fee (paid online or personal check/money order – made out to LSBES)
- Current photo
Fees for Temporary Sanitarian Permit
NOTE: A Temporary Permit is valid for one year from issue date!
- Education Review and Temporary Permit – $25.00
- Renewal of Temporary Permit – $25.00
- Penalty for Late Payment of Renewal of Temporary Permit – $15.00
Official transcripts are to be emailed directly from college or university to:
Lsbes.board@gmail.com
NOTE: All documents become the property of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians. All fees remitted are non-refundable except under such conditions as the Board may establish.
Welcome Home Act: Act 253 of the 2024 Louisiana Legislative Session, applies to applicants holding Sanitarian's licenses from other states who are applying for a Louisiana Sanitarian's license and may be eligible for Louisiana license recognition. To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:
-hold a current and valid license in another state with a similar scope of practice, as determined by LSBES
-has held the license for at least one year
-the other state required the applicant to pass an examination, or to meet education, training, or experience standards
-the other state holds the applicant in good standing
-does not have a disqualifying criminal record as determined by LSBES
-does not have a disciplinary action or investigation pending in another state
-pays all applicable fees
-lives in Louisiana and can provide proof of residency
If you are eligible, complete the Application for Temporary License, and indicate that you are currently a registered sanitarian. You will be contacted for more information.
Instructions for Renewing Temporary Sanitarian Permit
Sanitarians holding temporary permits may renew online or by submitting a letter to the Board. This letter must include temporary permit number, current mailing address, and appropriate fees.
Requirements & Fees for Examination
The Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians offers examinations at least twice a year. The examination consists of a written exam and an oral exam.
Requirements for examination are: (ALL items must be submitted to the Board and approved no later than 14 days before test date)
- 10-12 months field experience including specified phases of environmental health
- Completion of a short, intensive training course in environmental health (copy of one-page completion certificate must be provided)
- Letter requesting examination by applicant
- Letter of recommendation from Regional Sanitarian Director/Parish Manager/Program Supervisor
- Copy of Civil Service Employee Notification Form verifying date of hire and position.
- Copy of active temporary sanitarian permit.
- Examination Fee – $50.00
- Re-examination Fee – $25.00
Fees for Registered Sanitarians
The following fees are hereby in effect:
- Renewal of Registered Sanitarian License – $25.00 – PAY ONLINE
- Duplicate License – $20.00
- Penalty for Late Payment of Renewal of Registered Sanitarian License – $15.00 – PAY ONLINE
- Reinstatement Due to Revocation/Suspension (in addition to all past unpaid renewal fees) – $100.00
- Reactivation of Registered Sanitarian License – $100.00
- Registered Sanitarian Licenses are to be renewed by January 15th of each year.
Registered Sanitarians Online Renewal
NOTE: Registered Sanitarian Licenses are to be renewed by January 15th of each year!
- Renewal of Registered Sanitarian License – $25.00
- Penalty for Late Payment of Renewal of Registered Sanitarian License – $15.00
Contact Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians
Contact LSBES for inquiries regarding important dates, approved trainings, license renewal, and other related matters.
The Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians held its initial meeting on Tuesday, August 31, 1954, as provided by Act 371 of the 1954 session of the Louisiana Legislature.