I am logged into LaTAP, but don’t see a link to Request/Renewal of Resale Certificates.


Access the Louisiana State Sales Tax account using the LaTAP portal; LaTAP. Sign up for LaTAP if you are not already registered.
For Businesses Filing and Reporting the Sales for Single Locations Separately
  1. From the Summary or Favorites page, locate the sales tax account that needs the resale exemption certificate.
  2. Click “More” at the bottom of the list to the right of the account number.
  3. Click “Apply for a Resale Certificate”.
  4. Follow the prompts and submit.
  5. NAICS code error messages: Submit an email to [email protected] that includes the NAICS code and a description of all business activities/services provided by your business with the request for a resale exemption certificate.
  6. Allow 1-2 business days for the LaTAP online request to process. You may receive the certificate or denial notification by mail within 7-10 business days from the application submission date or you may print a copy of the resale certificate from the letter manager on your account through your LaTAP account at LaTAP within 2-3 business days after the application submission date.
For Businesses Filing a Consolidated Return and Reporting the Sales for Multiple Locations under the Umbrella of One Primary Master Sales Tax Account.
  1. From the Summary or Favorites page, locate the primary master sales tax account.
  2. Click “More” at the bottom of the list to the right of the account number.
  3. Click “Apply for a Resale Certificate”.
  4. Follow the prompts and Submit.
  5. NAICS code error messages: Submit an email to [email protected] that includes the NAICS code and a description of all business activities/services provided by your business with the request for a resale exemption certificate.
  6. Allow 1-2 business days for the LaTAP online request to process. You may receive the certificate or denial notification by mail within 7-10 business days from the application submission date or you may print a copy of the resale certificate from the letter manager on your account through your LaTAP account at LaTAP within 2-3 business days after the application submission date.
  7. Contact E-Services for LaTAP assistance if needed; call (855) 307-3893 and follow the prompts or email [email protected].

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