Washington general contractor license & renewal
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License fee
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Exam
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Renewal
Each certificate of registration shall be valid for two years and shall be renewed on or before the expiration date.
Before you begin
Agency guidance
Washington construction contractors must register with L&I and be bonded and insured.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Washington State requires all construction contractors to register with L&I. State law also requires construction contractors to be bonded and insured to protect the public.Official source
Agency guidance
Renewal fee: $150.20.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Bring all required documents and your renewal payment of $150.20Official source
How to get this license
Use the agency’s requirements below to plan your next steps. Missing details stay marked.
Start with the licensing authority
Licensing board
Washington Department of Labor & Industries
Official agency page
Check the qualifications
Bond
General contractors: $30,000 continuous surety bond.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
A Washington Continuous Contractor Surety Bond in the amount of: $30,000 for general contractors.
Official sourceInsurance
General liability: $200,000 public liability plus $50,000 property damage, or a $250,000 combined single limit.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
$50,000 property damage policy and $200,000 public liability policy, or $250,000 combined single limit policy.
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Application fee
$150.20
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Pay the required application fee of $150.20.
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License fee
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Apply with the agency
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Complete your Application for Contractor Registration.
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Official sources and verification (10)
Last verified 2026-10-24. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Washington State requires all construction contractors to register with L&I. State law also requires construction contractors to be bonded and insured to protect the public.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Bring all required documents and your renewal payment of $150.20Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
A Washington Continuous Contractor Surety Bond in the amount of: $30,000 for general contractors.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
$50,000 property damage policy and $200,000 public liability policy, or $250,000 combined single limit policy.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Each certificate of registration shall be valid for two years and shall be renewed on or before the expiration date.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Each certificate of registration shall be valid for two years and shall be renewed on or before the expiration date.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
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Last verified 2026-10-24.
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