How to get a CDL in Louisiana
The facts below come from official Louisiana sources, checked on October 31, 2026. Fees change: confirm with the state before you pay.
Fees and rules
- Issued by
- Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (Dept. of Public Safety & Corrections)
- CLP is valid for
- Up to 180 days, extendable once for an additional 180 days
- Minimum age (within the state)
- 18
- Where the skills test is given
- Third-party testers
- Medical card
- Physicals must be performed by a medical examiner certified by the National Registry of Medical Examiners.
- Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
- You may be required to take ELDT training to take your skills test.
Official sources
“A CLP is issued for up to 180 days with an option to extend for an additional 180 days” expresslane.la.gov
“After taking the required training, if applicable, contact a third-party tester to take your skills test.” expresslane.la.gov