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Washington HVAC Contractor License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your hvac contractor license in Washington. Last updated 2025-01-01. Source

State License
Required
Application Fee
$153
Bond Required
$12,000 surety bond
License Details
License Name HVAC Contractor License
Issuing Authority Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
Exam Required Yes
Exam Type HVAC Specialty Exam
Bond Amount $12,000 surety bond
GL Insurance $500,000 GL per occurrence
Workers Comp Required if employees
Initial Fee $153
Renewal Fee $153
Renewal Period Annual
CE Required no
CE Hours 0
Reciprocity States None listed
Experience Required 4
Financial Requirement None
Note: EPA 608 required federally for refrigerant handling. Washington requires a General Contractor License plus an HVAC Specialty Endorsement. EPA 608 mandatory for all refrigerant work. $12,000 bond. Annual renewal.

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