Background Check & Drug Test Locations

Below is a list of our currently approved background check and drug test facilities. 

To be added to our list of providers, please email gtb@nola.gov.

Facilities must return all results directly to the Ground Transportation Bureau via email at TaxiTests@nola.gov or by mail to:

Ground Transportation Bureau
3901 Desire Pkwy - Suite 103
New Orleans, LA 70126

Background checks expire 90 days from the date they were run.

Drug test results must be no older than 30 days at the time of permit issuance.

Drug Test results from a CLIA certified laboratory of a Standard 5 Panel urine drug test for Cocaine, Marijuana (THC, cannabinoids), Phencyclidine (PCP - angel dust), Amphetamines (including methamphetamines, also known as crystal meth), and Opiates (including heroin, codeine and morphine).

Inovative Risk Management Services

Location offers FBI-Channeler Live scan via a third party, which may reduce turnaround times on results.

2714 Canal Street, Suite 102
New Orleans, LA 70119
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 
Phone: (504) 309-2104

Cash, credit cards, cashier’s checks, and money orders accepted

Tulane Drug Analysis Laboratory (TDAL)

Location offers FBI-Channeler Live scan via a third party, which may reduce turnaround times on results.

1340 Poydras Street, Suite 2040
New Orleans, LA 70112 
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM 
Phone: (504) 333-6163  After Hours: (504) 547-5382

Cash, credit cards, cashier’s checks, and money orders accepted

AKI Service, LLC

Location offers FBI-Channeler Live scan via a third party, which may reduce turnaround times on results.

2532 Tulane Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 
Phone: (504) 292-1257, (504) 453-2372 After Hours: (504) 292-1257

Cash, Credit cards, Cashier's checks, and money orders accepted

Southern Security School

Location offers FBI-Channeler Live scan via a third party, which may reduce turnaround times on results.

2518 Tulane Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
Monday - Saturday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Phone: (504) 821-5334

Cash, credit cards, cashier’s checks, and money orders accepted

Expert Drug Testing & Safety Services

Locations offers FBI-Channeler Live scan via a third party, which may reduce turnaround times on results.

8080 Crowder Boulevard, Suite C
New Orleans, LA 70127
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Phone: (504) 245-4472

4640 South Carrollton Avenue, Suite 4640
New Orleans, LA 70119
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Cash, credit cards, cashier’s checks, and money orders accepted