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Washington General Contractor License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your general contractor license in Washington. Last updated 2026-06-27. Source

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Application Fee
$124.70 for 2 years
Bond Required
$6,000-$12,000
License Details
License Name Contractor Registration
Issuing Authority WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
Exam Required No
Bond Amount $6,000-$12,000
GL Insurance $200,000 required
Workers Comp Required
Initial Fee $124.70 for 2 years
Renewal Fee $124.70
Renewal Period biennial
CE Required no
Reciprocity States OR (bond/insurance waiver)
Financial Requirement Bond $12,000 (General) | $6,000 (Specialty)
Note: Prevailing wage affidavit required for public projects

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