Does Louisiana have its own Do Not Call list?

Yes. Louisiana maintains its own Do Not Call registry separate from the federal National DNC Registry. Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) administers it. Telemarketers calling into Louisiana must scrub against both the state list and the federal registry.

How do I register my phone number on the Louisiana Do Not Call list?

Register at https://lpsc.louisiana.gov/DNC. Registration is administered by Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC). You should also register on the federal National DNC Registry at donotcall.gov for full protection.

Is the Louisiana Do Not Call registry free?

Consumer registration is free in every state. Telemarketers pay $800 for access to the list. You never pay to add your number.

Does the Louisiana DNC list cover cell phones?

Yes. Cell phones are covered. The federal registry has accepted cell phone numbers since inception. The Louisiana state list also covers mobile numbers. You can register any personal number — landline or wireless — to block telemarketing calls.

Does it cover text messages?

Telemarketing text messages are restricted under the TCPA whether or not your number is on the DNC list. Registration on the DNC list adds an additional layer of liability for any telemarketer who texts you.

What is the penalty for calling a registered Louisiana number?

Federal TCPA: $500 per call ($1,500 willful). FTC TSR penalties up to $51,744 per call. Louisiana state penalty: $500 per call — and you can sue the telemarketer directly under the state private right of action.

What do I do when telemarketers call after I registered?

Three steps. (1) Tell the caller to put you on their internal do-not-call list — that triggers a separate 30-day cure obligation. (2) File a complaint at donotcall.gov. (3) Document the call (date, time, number, company, what was offered). In Louisiana you have a private right of action — you can sue the telemarketer in small claims or state court.

Is registration permanent?

Federal registration is permanent. Louisiana state registration may have a renewal period — check the state registry administrator for current rules.

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Louisiana Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Not Required

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Louisiana Do Not Call Registry

How to register, what it covers, and how to enforce — 2026

Louisiana runs its own DNC registry

Louisiana maintains its own Do Not Call list separate from the federal National DNC Registry. Consumers should register on both lists for full protection.

Telemarketers calling into Louisiana must scrub their lists against the state registry AND the federal registry before each campaign. Scrubbing only the federal list is not enough.

How to register your number

Louisiana State Registry

Louisiana Do Not Call Program

Administered by Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC)

https://lpsc.louisiana.gov/DNC →

Federal National DNC Registry

donotcall.gov

Administered by the Federal Trade Commission. Free, permanent, covers landlines and cell phones in every state.

How long it takes effect

Federal: 31 days for telemarketers to scrub against your number. State registries vary — most align with the federal 31-day window. Reputable telemarketers stop calling within a week. Bad actors keep calling and rack up violations.

What the registry covers

Landlines

Yes

Cell phones

Yes

Text messages

Restricted under TCPA

What it blocks: Telemarketing sales calls and texts. Calls trying to sell you something.

What it does NOT block: Political calls, charitable solicitations, calls from companies you have a current business relationship with (within 18 months of last purchase / 3 months of inquiry), debt collectors, surveys, and informational calls.

Robocalls and AI voice: Already restricted by TCPA regardless of registration. Adding your number to the DNC list adds an extra layer of liability for callers.

Louisiana state list — details

Telemarketer access fee$800

Scrub frequencyThe LPSC updates the DNC register quarterly. Businesses must update their solicitation lists each quarter to match. After receiving the quarterly update, telemarketers must apply it by the first day of the subsequent quarter.

Consumer registrationMay expire

Governing statuteLa. R.S. § 45:844.11 et seq.

Louisiana maintains a SEPARATE state Do Not Call program administered by the LPSC. Registration costs range from $800 (independent registration) to $1,700+ (principal registration with dependents), which includes the registration fee and cost to obtain quarterly copies of the DNC register. Registration is calendar-year based (Jan-Dec) and expires December 31st regardless of when registered. The register is updated quarterly. Consumer registration is free. Penalties: up to $1,500 per violation for standard consumers, up to $3,000 per violation for subscribers over 65. Making solicitation calls without registering carries an additional $10,000 fine. Surety bonds are optional since 2006 (Act 418). Telemarketers must scrub against BOTH the Louisiana DNC register and the federal NDNC. Contact: 1-800-256-2397.

What to do when telemarketers call after you registered

Tell the caller to put you on their internal do-not-call list. That triggers a separate 30-day cure obligation under federal law. If they call again after 30 days, that is an independent violation.
File a federal complaint at donotcall.gov/report. The FTC tracks these and pursues serial offenders.
Document the call. Date, time, number that called, company name, what they were selling. Screenshot or save voicemails. This is the evidence you need if you sue or file a state complaint.
Sue the telemarketer in Louisiana. Louisiana has a private right of action — you can recover $500 per call without proving actual damages. Federal TCPA adds another $500–$1,500 per call. File a complaint here →

Recent Louisiana DNC enforcement actions

Crescent City Insurance Leads

insurance

Jul 2023

$195,000 penalty

Insurance lead generator fined for calling LA DNC registrants.

Calling a registered Louisiana number costs telemarketers: $500 per call under state law, plus $500–$1,500 per call under federal TCPA. Consumers can sue directly — no state agency involvement required.

Running a telemarketing operation?

This page is for consumers and Louisiana residents. If you operate outbound calls into Louisiana, the compliance scrub workflow is documented separately.

Louisiana DNC compliance for telemarketers →

Compare DNC Registry across states

Federal TCPA is the floor. Each state can — and many do — go further.

DNC Registry in FloridaFL DNC Registry in CaliforniaCA DNC Registry in TexasTX DNC Registry in New YorkNY DNC Registry in IllinoisIL DNC Registry in GeorgiaGA DNC Registry in WashingtonWA DNC Registry in OklahomaOK

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →