How to get a Washington Contractor License [Step-by-step guide]

Do you want to be a licensed contractor in the state of Washington? Follow our guide on how to get a Washington contractor license.

You'll first want to identify the license type you need: apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=296-200A-…

Get an employer identification number through the IRS: irs.gov/

Apply for your business license to get your Uniform Business Identification number: secure.dor.wa.gov/home/

Fill out an Application for Contractor Registration: lni.wa.gov/Forms/pdf/F625-001-000.pdf

Get a Washington Contractor Bond.
General Contractor Bond: suretysolutions.com/free-quotes/?state=portal&a…
Specialty Contractor Bond: suretysolutions.com/free-quotes/?state=portal&a…

Get general liability insurance.

Pay the contractor registration fee.

Submit all your completed documents to the following address:
Department of Labor & Industries Contractor Registration Section
P.O. Box 44450
Olympia, WA 98504-4450

Step by step instruction on how to get a Washington Contractor License: blog.suretysolutions.com/suretynews/how-to-get-… (plus links to applications and forms!)

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