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Washington general contractor license requirements
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| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Contractor registration Contractor registration application fee: $150.20. “Pay the required application fee of $150.20” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Register as a Contractor |
| Renewal | Contractor registration Contractor registration renewal fee: $150.20. “mail the renewal card with a check or money order in the amount of $150.20 to:” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Register as a Contractor |
| Other notes | Contractor registration Bond: $30,000 for general contractors ($15,000 for specialty contractors). “Contractor bond amounts will increase July 1, 2024. If your renewal date is July 1, 2024 or later, you will need to provide the new, higher bond amount prior to renewal. ($30,000 for general contractors and $15,000 for specialty contractors).” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Register as a Contractor Contractor registration Insurance: $200,000 public liability and $50,000 property damage, or $250,000 combined single limit. “$50,000 property damage policy and $200,000 public liability policy, or” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Register as a Contractor |
Check a license in Washington
Search Washington license holders Data: Washington L&I – Contractor license data (data.wa.gov)
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: lni.wa.gov