Contractor licenses in Washington
Start with the page that matches your trade or classification, then use the official links and filing tools when you are ready to file.
- Licensing board
- Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years for most licenses; every year, every 3 years, every 5 years for others
- Renewal fees
- $25-$1,050
- Continuing education
- 4 hours per cycle
Open these first
General Contractor Registration
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)
Electrical Contractor License (State)
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)
HVAC/Refrigeration Contractor Registration
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos Abatement Contractor License Insurance required | Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) | 1 year | $1,050.00 | None |
| Electrical Contractor License (State) Bond and Insurance required | Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) | 2 years | $353.90 | None |
| Elevator Contractor License (State) Insurance required | Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) | 2 years | $185.40 | None |
| Fire Protection Contractor License Insurance required | Washington State Patrol - State Fire Marshal's Office | 1 year | $125.00 | None |
| General Contractor Registration Bond and Insurance required | Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) | 2 years | $150.20 | None |
| HVAC/Refrigeration Contractor Registration Bond and Insurance required | Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) | 2 years | $150.20 | None |
| Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements | Washington State Department of Commerce | 5 years | $25.00 | None |
| Manufactured Home Installer Certification Insurance required | Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) | 3 years | $171.00 | 4 hours |
| Plumbing Contractor License (State) Bond and Insurance required | Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) | 2 years | $148.10 | None |
| Specialty Contractor Registration (Painting/Wallcovering) Bond and Insurance required | Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) | 2 years | $150.20 | None |
| EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Special case | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | See page | See page | None |
| OSHA 10 Construction Outreach Training Special case | U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA | See page | See page | None |
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Renewal deadlines in Washington
When Washington contractor licenses come due
Every 2 years
6 license pages, including Electrical Contractor License (State), General Contractor Registration, HVAC/Refrigeration Contractor Registration.
Every year
2 license pages, including Asbestos Abatement Contractor License, Fire Protection Contractor License.
Every 3 years
1 license page, including Manufactured Home Installer Certification.
Every 5 years
1 license page, including Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements.
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