Apply for Medicaid and/or LaChip benefits, check the status of an application, report any household changes, request a new card or renew benefits through the Louisiana Department of Health.
Visit the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, a 14-parish region of natural, scenic, cultural, historical and recreation resources that comprise "America's Foreign Country."
Search the Louisiana Birth Records Index Database through the Secretary of State, and order certified copies of birth certificates for births that occurred in Louisiana more than 100 years from the end of the current calendar year. The only birth records that are available prior to 1911 are from Orleans Parish.
The Boards and Commissions section of Louisiana Checkbook provides statutory authorizations, contact information for board members and staff, public meeting notices and financial information for Louisiana’s boards and commissions.
Apply online for SNAP (formerly Food Stamps), Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP), Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP) or Child Support Enforcement Services programs. The Department of Children & Family Services portal also allows for benefit renewals and report generation.
Provide mandated reporters the ability to report non-emergency information related to alleged child abuse and/or neglect via the Department of Children & Family Services.
Use your citation number to pay for civil restitution or inquire further regarding a violation with the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries online payment center.
State Civil Service administers the Protective Services Exam on a continuous basis. The test is not associated with actual vacancies, but is available to provide you the opportunity to test and obtain a score in advance of a vacancy being posted. Once a tester obtains a score, it is automatically available to state agencies.
Use the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority's website to get geospatial, tabular database, and document access to the suite of protection/restoration projects, Coastwide Reference Monitoring System stations, the current Master Plan, geophysical data and coastal community resilience information.
Use the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority's online mapping tool to learn more about coastal flood risks to Louisiana communities now and in the future, as well as how to make your home, business and community safer and more resilient. Information includes future land change, storm surge flood risk, coastal vegetation and social vulnerability.
You can easily find official reports for crashes that occurred in any parish through Louisiana State Police’s Statewide Crash Report website. Limited previews are available as well as the opportunity to purchase and instantly receive a full report for download.
Search the Louisiana Death Records Index Database through the Secretary of State and order certified copies of death certificates for deaths that occurred in Louisiana more than 50 years from the end of the current calendar year.
The Department of Environmental Quality’s Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) contains official records that have been created or received by DEQ. EDMS contains most of DEQ’s public records though requests for records not in EDMS can also be made online.
The role of the Clerk of Court in each parish is to maintain and preserve the official records of the parish. Certified copies of divorce records can be obtained from the Clerk of Court in the parish where the divorce occurred.
View any reinstatement issues or flags that would prevent drivers license or vehicle registration transactions from being processed at the Office of Motor Vehicles.
If you think your household could be affected by damages or lost wages due to a hurricane or other disaster, pre-register online or by phone for the Disaster Supplemental Assistance Program. DSNAP provides eligible low- to moderate-income households—that do not normally receive SNAP benefits—with help buying groceries due to lost income or damages following a disaster.
Engineering services projects requiring a permit from the Department of Health can be submitted online through the Office of Public Health Engineering Services Online Plans Review portal.
FASTLANE Next Generation is the web-based system that manages Louisiana’s business incentive programs that are approved by the Board of Commerce and Industry. FASTLANE is a secure online interface that allows applicants to electronically send data directly to Louisiana Economic Development. It is designed for individual applicants managing one company or consultants who manage multiple companies’ data.
Louisiana Economic Development's FastStart is a state workforce training program providing customized employee recruitment, screening, training development and training delivery for eligible, new or expanding companies—all at no cost.
Each year businesses turn over millions of dollars in unclaimed cash, stocks, bonds, securities and insurance proceeds to the State Treasurer’s Office. Search the unclaimed property database to see if any of it is yours.
The Secretary of State's one-stop site for launching new businesses in Louisiana, providing current and potential business owners all the necessary information to operate in Louisiana.
GeauxPass is Louisiana's statewide toll system provided by the Department of Transportation and Development! With GeauxPass you can drive on Louisiana toll roads and enjoy nonstop driving without stopping to pay tolls.
Find your voting location, view a sample ballot and view election dates and results at the Secretary of State's clearinghouse for elections-related information.
The Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness provides access to tools and resources to develop a simple, successful game plan for your family before severe weather strikes.
Make reservations online for the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries educational courses in several areas (e.g., hunter, fisher, bow hunter, aquatic).
The Office of Motor Vehicles provides this portal to allow customers in an active installment plan the ability to edit their personal information and payment type, view payments already processed, print a receipt, make additional payments or pay in full.
Louisiana Economic Development’s Job Connection recruitment website matches potential job seekers with Louisiana employment opportunities throughout the state. This website provides an in-depth, skills-based job matching platform to match job seekers with the jobs for which they are most qualified.
Search for faculty and staff job openings within the Louisiana State University System. The LSU System includes LSU A&M in Baton Rouge, LSU-Alexandria, LSU-Eunice, LSU-Shreveport, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, LSU Ag Center and more.
Search for faculty and staff job openings at the nine campuses under the University of Louisiana System: UL-Lafayette, UL-Monroe, Nicholls State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, McNeese State University, Grambling State University, Northwestern State University, Louisiana Tech and The University of New Orleans.
Louisiana Checkbook is the state government's transparency and accountability portal. The one-stop website allows searching by spending type, agency and financial year, and provides interactive charts and graphs, downloadable data and the ability to compare across multiple categories.
Political candidates can electronically file campaign finance reports using the Louisiana Ethics Administration Disclosure and Electronic Reporting System (LEADERS).
Users other than candidates or PACs can electronically file campaign finance reports using the Louisiana Ethics Administration Disclosure and Electronic Reporting System (LEADERS).
Political Action Committees can electronically file campaign finance reports using the Louisiana Ethics Administration Disclosure and Electronic Reporting System (LEADERS).
Learn about the customs, traditions and values of Louisiana in the areas of arts, archaeology, historic preservation, folklife and the preservation of Louisiana French.
Register online for the Operator Exam required of operators of Water and Wastewater facilities certified through the Department of Health's Office of Public Health Engineering Services.
Renew your Operator Certification required of operators of Water and Wastewater facilities certified through the Department of Health's Office of Public Health Engineering Services.
The role of the Clerk of Court in each parish is to maintain and preserve the official records of the parish. Certified copies of marriage certificates can be obtained from the Clerk of Court in the parish where the marriage occurred.
Search the Orleans Parish Marriage Records Index Database through the Secretary of State and order certified copies of marriage licenses for marriages that took place in Orleans Parish more than 50 years from the end of the current calendar year.
Donate to the Military Family Assistance Fund, administered by Veterans Affairs. This is funded by private donations from individuals and corporations.
Allows facilities to electronically sign and submit Louisiana Pollution Elimination System discharge monitoring reports to the Department of Environmental Quality.
Declare a vehicle as sold, donated or traded and have the Office of Motor Vehicles record immediately flagged indicating the disposition of the vehicle.
Apply online for licensure as an Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic through the Louisiana Department of Health Emergency Medical Services.
Find Emergency Medical Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedics licensed through the Louisiana Department of Health Emergency Medical Services.
Submit architectural plans for commercial construction/renovation, schedule annual building inspections and search for/file complaints about life safety/property protection companies and individuals licensed by the State Fire Marshal's Office
Find openings and apply for private sector jobs across many different industries throughout the state using the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Star Jobs tool. Star Jobs also includes information on training opportunities.
Access Louisiana’s many professional and occupational licensing boards including the licensing organization's website, application materials, online search for licensed individuals, and transparency and accountability information in Louisiana Checkbook.
The Department of Environmental Quality allows users to propose beneficial environmental projects using this online form. A Beneficial Environmental Project is one that provides for environmental mitigation which the Respondent is not otherwise legally required to undertake. Anyone can propose a BEP at any time.
Citizens can file environmental complaints, incident reports (spill/incident release) or criminal investigation complaints with the Department of Environmental Quality.
Submit a complaint to the Department of Children & Family Services if you suspect a recipient is abusing public assistance (Food Stamps, Child Care, or Cash Assistance, etc.), or if you suspect a retailer is purchasing Food Stamp benefits.
Resale Certificates are issued to wholesalers approved through the Louisiana Department of Revenue to not collect state sales taxes on items purchased for resale. Resale certificates can be validated and printed online.
Use the Department of Children & Family Services portal to find the nearest Safe Haven site to relinquish custody of newborns up to 60 days old without the threat of prosecution for neglect, abandonment or child cruelty.
Search for business entities (i.e., corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, non-profit corporations, trade names, trademarks, or service marks), including information on officers, address, filing date and other basic contact information.
Use My DOTD to stay connected with the Department of Transportation and Development including up-to-date information on local projects, lane and road statuses and other DOTD activity.
Apply online for licensure as a Registered Social Worker, Certified Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker through the State Board of Social Work Examiners.
Renew your Registered Social Worker, Certified Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker license online through the State Board of Social Work Examiners.
Find Registered Social Workers, Certified Social Workers or Licensed Clinical Social Workers licensed through the State Board of Social Work Examiners.
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ SONRIS (Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System) tool provides data access (e.g., oil and gas information, coastal information), document access (e.g., Office of Conservation oil/gas production cards and field orders, Office of Mineral Resources lease records), GIS access (e.g., interactive mapping) and more.
Louisiana Jobs is an interactive recruiting site designed to help job seekers connect their passion with the mission of Louisiana State agencies. The website includes a job events calendar, mission-driven and agency specific job searches, and featured jobs.
The Louisiana State Museum provides the ability to rent several locations for events. Use this application form to begin the process of hosting your special event at a museum location.
Start or re-open an unemployment claim online as well as file for weekly benefits through the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Individuals are also provided assistance finding a job, creating a resume and finding training opportunities.
Cancel the liability insurance on a vehicle that you own and will not be using on any roads or highways. Your vehicle record will immediately be updated to indicate that the vehicle will not be used on the date range indicated.
Veterans Affairs operates four Veterans Cemeteries located across the state, offering a variety of burial options for veterans, spouses and dependent children. Complete the online Internment Application for consideration.
511 is Louisiana's official, easy-to-remember traveler information service. 511 provides continual updates about weather-related road conditions, road work, commercial vehicle restrictions, road closures, live video feeds from traffic cameras and other travel information.