A Louisiana EMT license must be renewed every two years, before the expiration date on your current license.
Your own expiration date is on your certification card and in the state's online license lookup.
| State EMS office | Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of EMS |
|---|---|
| Cycle | every 2 years |
If it lapses: An expired license may be reinstated within 30 days of expiration with a completed application.
From LAC 46:XXXVIII.301 state licensure and national certification, checked November 10, 2026. The state: "A Louisiana EMS Practitioner license must be renewed every two years."
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A Louisiana EMT license must be renewed every two years, before the expiration date on your current license.
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