Washington
L&I Licensing

Washington L&I Contractor Registration

Washington requires all contractors to register with Labor & Industries. We navigate the requirements, bonds, and paperwork so you can work legally.

L&I License Types

Washington has different requirements depending on your trade.

General Contractor
Required for most construction work in Washington. Includes general construction, remodeling, and specialty work.
  • UBI number
  • Surety bond ($12,000)
  • Liability insurance
  • L&I industrial insurance
Electrical Contractor
Required for electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work.
  • Master electrician on staff
  • Surety bond
  • Electrical permit requirements
  • Specific exam requirements
Plumbing Contractor
Required for plumbing installation, repair, and maintenance.
  • Journey-level plumber on staff
  • Surety bond
  • Plumbing certifications
  • Insurance requirements
Specialty Contractor
HVAC, roofing, concrete, landscaping, and other specialized trades.
  • Trade-specific requirements
  • May need additional certifications
  • Bond requirements vary

What We Handle

From new registrations to renewals, we manage the process.

New L&I Registration
Get registered with Washington L&I from scratch.
  • UBI registration assistance
  • Bond procurement
  • Insurance coordination
  • L&I account setup
License Renewal
Keep your contractor registration current and avoid penalties.
  • Annual renewal filing
  • Bond continuation
  • Insurance verification
  • Compliance check
Reinstatement
Expired or suspended registration? We'll get you back on track.
  • Status review
  • Penalty resolution
  • Reinstatement filing
  • Compliance restoration
Bond & Insurance
We help coordinate the required bonds and insurance.
  • Surety bond procurement
  • Liability insurance
  • Workers' comp setup
  • Certificate management

L&I Fees at a Glance

State fees paid to L&I. Our service fees are quoted separately.

Contractor Registration$128/year
Specialty Registration$83/year
Surety Bond (minimum)$12,000
Late PenaltyVaries
Electrical LicenseVaries by type

* Bond costs vary by provider. We help you find competitive rates.

Important L&I Requirements

  • • Registration must be renewed annually
  • • Surety bond must stay active
  • • Workers' comp (industrial insurance) required
  • • Working unregistered: fines + loss of lien rights
  • • UBI number required before L&I registration

How It Works

We simplify the L&I registration process.

1

Tell Us Your Needs

Fill out the form or call. We assess what you need.

2

We Prepare Everything

Applications, bonds, insurance—all coordinated.

3

Review & Sign

Quick review of documents, then you sign.

4

You're Registered

We file with L&I and track until approved.

Start Your L&I Registration

Tell us about your situation. We'll get back to you within 1 business day.

We'll contact you within 1 business day to discuss your L&I license.

Ready to Get Registered with Washington L&I?

Don't risk fines and lost lien rights. Get properly registered with Uncle Sam's help.