Out Of City Limits Tree Contractor Application/renewal Notice

Out of Sulphur City Limits Tree Contractor Information and Certification Checklist

Tree contractors must obtain a Tree Contractor license with the City of Sulphur before obtaining performing

any work in the city if the business is not domiciled in the City Limits of Sulphur.

**Please note that this is not to obtain your occupational license.

If you are in business for yourself, a contractor or subcontractor, and your business is located in the City Limits of

Sulphur, you will need an occupational license instead of the Out of Sulphur City Limits Tree Contractor License.

Before obtaining a license or approval to obtain permits in the City of Sulphur, you must submit the following

documentation.

Business Domiciled in Sulphur: If domiciled in the City of Sulphur, a Contractor’s Occupational License

must be purchased. Please see

for the correct Occupational License form and fee

schedule.

Business Located in Louisiana but not domiciled in Sulphur: A copy of your current occupational license if

your business is not domiciled in the City of Sulphur. This license will be honored and will exempt the

occupational license fee to the City of Sulphur. If your municipality or parish does not issue licensing,

documentation must be provided from their Administrative Office. Only the Out of Sulphur City Limits Tree

Contractor’s License must be purchased.

Business located Out of State/Non-Resident Contractor of Louisiana: A Contractor’s Occupational License

must be purchased with the City of Sulphur based upon the cost of the job in addition to the Out of Sulphur

City Limits Tree Contractors License.

A $5000 surety/license & permit bond made favorable to the City of Sulphur stating the trade classification

in which you are operating. A separate bond is required if doing multiple trades. The City of Sulphur does

not use its own bond form.

A certificate of general liability insurance with a minimum coverage amount of $100,000 with the City of

Sulphur as a certificate holder.

Copy of your Louisiana state license: Louisiana State Arborist License.

Out of State Contractors must provide a current Calcasieu Parish Sales and Use Tax Certificate for each

job done in the City of Sulphur.

State AND Local Sales Tax Registration Certificate

STATE-225-219-7356

LOCAL-337-217-4280

Certificate of Authority to do Business in Louisiana (non-Louisiana corporations)

This is required from the Secretary of State for non-Louisiana corporations. 225-925-4704

Document Checklist:

Document Name:

Enclosed

N/A

Received

1. La. State Contractor’s License

________

2. Occupational License

________

3. La. State Arborist License,

________

4. Authority to do Business Certificate

________

5. $5000 Surety Bond

________

6. $100,000 minimum Liability Ins Certificate

________

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