Application For Construction Contractor Registration - Application Fee 150.20 - Contractor Registration Steps and Bond Requirements

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Construction contractor registration application for Washington requires selecting a business structure and filing required applications with the Secretary of State and the Department of Revenue for a business license and tax account. Applicants must submit an L&I contractor registration application with signed originals, complete the principal affidavit section, provide Social Security Number or ITIN, and avoid falsifying information that may lead to fines, denial, or revocation. Registration also requires a surety bond or assigned savings account and liability insurance naming L&I as certificate holder.

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Step 1: Choose Your Business Structure & File Applications

Corporate structures and business license application with DOR

EIN requirement and employer details

Step 2: Register as a Construction Contractor

Submit application to an L&I office

Principal affidavit and required personal identifiers

Surety Bond or Assigned Savings Account

General vs specialty bond amounts

Liability insurance certificate requirements

Application Sections

Type of contractor, business structure, work type, employees

Business identity and contact details

Contractor registration principal affidavit

Application For Construction Contractor Registration Application Fee: $150.20 Register as a Construction Contractor in Washington Step 1: Choose Your Business Structure (Entity) & File Applications. Corporate structures should first file with Secretary of State (SOS) . This includes corporations, Limited Partnerships, LLP, and LLCs: [Apply online:](Apply online: www.secstate.wa.gov/corps)[ ](Apply online: www.secstate.wa.gov/corps)[www.secstate.wa.gov/corps](Apply online: www.secstate.wa.gov/corps) All Business Structures must file a Business License Application with Department of Revenue Business Licensing Service (DOR) and a tax account: • Apply online: [dor.wa.gov](dor.wa.gov) or complete an application at your local L&I Office – Note: We cannot process your registration until we verify a business license application has been filed and open excise tax account. Unless you are a sole proprietor with no employees, you must have an Employer Identification Number: • [Apply online:](Apply online: www.irs.gov)[ ](Apply online: www.irs.gov)[www.irs.gov](Apply online: www.irs.gov), or contact the Internal Revenue Service at 1-800-829-4933. Step 2: Register as a Construction Contractor Submit your contractor registration application and required documents to an L&I office. For a list of office locations [visit our website at](visit our website at www.Lni.wa.gov)[ ](visit our website at www.Lni.wa.gov)[www.Lni.wa.gov](visit our website at www.Lni.wa.gov). Your completed application Each principal owner, corporate office, member, and partner listed with DOR must complete the affidavit of Signature section of the application. • Each principal (Owner, member, partner, or corporate officer) must provide a social security number or ITIN. • If a principal has any unsatisfied final judgments for work subject to chapter 18.27 RCW or certain types of unpaid debt are owed to L&I, this application will be denied. A Surety Bond or Assigned Savings Account Bond/Savings Required Amounts General Contractor $30,000 .00 Specialty Contractor $15,000 .00 A Certificate of Liability Insurance listing L&I as the certificate holder.(Use the address at the top left corner of application) | Insurance Required Amounts | | | --- | --- | | Property Damage + Bodily Injury
Total per Occurrence | $50,000.00
$200,000.00
$250,000.00 | The registration fee of $150.20 (check or money order if mailing the application) All forms of payment accepted in person at any L&I office. *The business name on the contractor registration application, certificate of liability insurance, and bond must be listed/registered with DOR. All documents must be signed originals. It is the construction contractor’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of Contractor Registration Laws: Chapter 18.27 RCWand Chapter 296-200A-WAC. For more information on the construction contractor rules/regulations and other general information, visit our website at [https://www.lni.wa.gov/RegisterAsAContractor](https://www.lni.wa.gov/RegisterAsAContractor RESET)[ ](https://www.lni.wa.gov/RegisterAsAContractor RESET)[ RESET](https://www.lni.wa.gov/RegisterAsAContractor RESET) F625-001-000 Application for Construction Contractor Registration 07-2026 Page 1 of 6 Index: APPC Application For Construction Contractor Registration Application Fee: $150.20 UBI | For L&I Use Only:

Entered by: Verified by:
Effective Date: Reg. \#:
BLS-business license DOR-excise tax account Infractions Age Verification
Tax Warrants Bond Judgement(s) Name Change Successorship
Cross-Reference Relicensing

| Validate: | | --- | --- | Falsifying information on the application is a violation of RCW 18.27.100(7) . You may be fined up to $10,000 and L&I could revoke or deny the application. | 1. Type of Contractor (select one) | | | --- | --- | | | General Contractor – May perform more than one construction trade.

FAQs

What must applicants file first for a corporate business structure in Washington?

Corporate structures should first file with the Secretary of State (SOS) before applying for contractor registration.

When is an application denied under the principal affidavit requirements?

If a principal has unsatisfied final judgments for work subject to chapter 18.27 RCW or certain unpaid debt owed to L&I, the application will be denied.

What bond and liability insurance amounts are required for general contractors versus specialty contractors?

General contractors require a $30,000 bond and specialty contractors require a $15,000 bond. Liability insurance must total $250,000 per occurrence for combined property damage and bodily injury.

Sep 21, 2026

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