Jefferson Parish is pleased to present this handbook outlining new business start-up requirements. The handbook will aid individuals in understanding what is required to start a new business. Jefferson Parish has established this office to assist new business start-ups. We will assist you, provide information, and hopefully, make starting a new business easier for the first time business developer. This handbook and the Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement are at your disposal.

Step I     To Incorporate Your Business Contact the Secretary of State's

               Office (Verify if the name you have chosen for your business is

               not already taken)

LA Secretary of State Office

State Capital

P.O. Box 94125

Baton Rouge, LA  70804

(225) 922-1000

{Business Corporations Division}

 (225) 925-4704

{Form Request Hotline}

 (225) 922-2044

Step II    Obtain Zoning Clearance Slip

Inspection & Code Enforcement

1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 101

Jefferson, LA  70123

(504) 736-6957

Westbank Office

400 Maple Avenue

Harvey, LA  70058

(504) 364-3512

Step III   Affidavit To Register Trade Name Must Be Notarized

                (Parish Attorney's Office will notarize)

Parish Attorney's Office

1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, Suite 701

Jefferson, LA  70123

(504) 736-6300

West Bank Office

New Courthouse Building, Room 5200

Gretna, LA  70053

(504) 364-3822

Step IV   Register the Trade Name of the Business Locally

Clerk of Court Office (Fee Required)

1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 603

Jefferson, LA  70123

(504) 736-6390

Westbank Clerk of Court

200 Derbigny Street

3rd Floor Gretna Courthouse

Gretna, LA  70054

(504) 364-2944

Step V    Submit the Completed Application to J.P. Sheriff's Office

Occupational License Division (Fee Required)

East Bank Location

Not Available

West  Bank Locations

J P Government Building

200 Derbigny Street, Suite 1200

1st Floor Gretna Courthouse

Gretna, LA  70053

(504) 363-5637

Occupational License Division

1233 Westbank Expressway, Room 425

Harvey, LA  70058

(504) 376-2459

Transportation Businesses (Such as Taxicab Services & Limousine Services)

Taxicab Section (Fee Required)

118 David Drive

Metairie, LA  70003

(504) 736-6944

Liquor License Information

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

200 Derbigny Street, Street 1200

Gretna, LA  70053

(504) 832-2461

Louisiana State Liquor License

325 Loyola Avenue, Suite 306

New Orleans, LA  70112

(504) 568-7068

For Business Domiciled Within Incorporated Municipalities Contact the

Appropriate Municipality Listed Below:

City of Gretna

2nd and Huey P. Long Ave., Room 105

Gretna, LA  70053

(504) 363-1555

City of Harahan

6437 Jefferson Highway

Harahan, LA  70123

(504) 737-6383

City of Kenner

1801 Williams Boulevard, Bldg. B

Kenner, LA  70062

(504) 468-7200

City of Westwego

419 Avenue A

Westwego, LA  70094

(504) 341-3424

Grand Isle Town Hall

Ludwig Lane

P.O. Box 200

Grand Isle, LA  70358

(504) 787-3196

Town of Lafitte

Town Clerk's Office

2654 Jean Lafitte Blvd.

Lafitte, LA  70067

(504) 689-2208

For Small Business Assistance

Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission

Internet Address: www.jedco.org

3445 N. Causeway Boulevard, Suite 300

Metairie, LA  70002

(504) 833-1881

(504) 833-7676 (Fax)

5201 Westbank Expressway, Suite 100

Marrero, LA  70072

(504) 412-8484

For additional information, click on the appropriate link below.

Jefferson Parish Agencies
State of Louisiana Agencies
Department of Natural Resources
Utility Companies