Important Announcement

Due to critical system updates and the Labor Day holiday, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will be closed from 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. In addition to the closure of all LDR offices during this period, all online services including electronic tax filing and payments and the Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP) portal will be unavailable as well. All in-person, telephone and online customer service will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

How can I obtain the correct producer code for the field if I am not the producer, but I am paying the oil severance tax on behalf of the producer?

If you are a working interest owner, your division of interest should identify your majority interest owner, who in most cases is the producer/operator. Also, you can refer back to your contract and/or agreement with the producer.