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Occupational/Business License Information

Lafourche Parish Occupational/Business Licenses are issued to businesses operating within the Parish that are not inside the incorporated town/city limits of the City of Thibodaux, the Town of Lockport or the Town of Golden Meadow.  Occupational Licenses may be applied for or renewed Monday thru Thursday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM at any of the following locations:

Thibodaux (North Lafourche)
Lafourche Parish Government Complex
402 Green Street
Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301

(985) 493-6655
(800) 834-8832
Contact: Mary Reade
Mathews (Central Lafourche)
Lafourche Parish Planning Office
Old Mathews Wal-Mart Building
4876 Hwy 1
Mathews, Louisiana 70375

(985) 537-7608
Contact: Melissa Albert
Galliano (South Lafourche)
Galliano Government Complex
South Lafourche Library Building
16241 East Main Street - Suite B10
Galliano, Louisiana 70354

(985) 632-4666
Contact: Lindsey Dufrene

Download Application for Occupational License

Please read through the following questions carefully and check ALL criteria that may apply to the business you are planning to open in Lafourche Parish...
Your responses will determine which forms you must fill out to complete your application.

Which of the follow best describes your business?










Will your business establishment be selling, serving or preparing...?



Will you have any of the following amusement devices at any of your locations...?








Will you operate your business from a roadside booth, tent, stand or movable location?


Will your business be offering taxi, limousine or chauffeur service?

Download your application here...

Completed applications should be mailed or dropped off with all required fees to one of our license locations listed above.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of the offices for information.
**Please make sure all applications are signed by the business owner.


Additional forms or documentation needed to complete your application...

  • Please include your completed Application for Amusement Devices