Washington contractor cost
Washington Contractor License Cost: L&I Fee + Bond Checklist
Washington contractor license cost starts with the L&I registration fee plus required compliance items such as bond and insurance. This page separates official fee displays from provider-set prices.
Washington contractor license cost checklist
| Requirement | Verified value | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Current L&I application page display | $150.20 | L&I current How to register / Renew online / Renew by mail |
| Current L&I renewal page display | $150.20 | L&I current Renew online / Renew by mail |
| WAC fee rule listing | $141.10 | RCW WAC WAC 296-200A-900 |
| General contractor bond amount | $30,000 | L&I current Step 2: Purchase your surety bond and insurance |
| Specialty contractor bond amount | $15,000 | L&I current Step 2: Purchase your surety bond and insurance |
| General liability insurance minimum | $200,000 public liability + $50,000 property damage or $250,000 combined single limit | L&I current Insurance |
| Combined single limit alternative | $250,000 combined single limit | L&I current Insurance |
What this cost page does and does not include
This page lists official Washington registration amounts and minimum requirements. L&I's current registration page and the WAC fee rule currently show different fee figures, so verify the amount in L&I's payment flow before paying. This page does not quote surety bond premiums or insurance premiums; those prices vary by provider and business profile.
Related Washington guides
- Washington general contractor license and registration guide
- Washington contractor license renewal guide
- Washington contractor license bond requirements
- Washington contractor insurance requirements
Official sources
- https://www.lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/contractors/register-as-a-contractor/ L&I current · How to register / Renew online / Renew by mail / Renew online / Renew by mail / Step 2: Purchase your surety bond and insurance / Insurance
- https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=296-200A-900 RCW WAC · WAC 296-200A-900
FAQ
How much is a Washington contractor license?
L&I's current registration page displays $150.20 for application and renewal. WAC 296-200A-900 still lists $141.10, so check L&I's current payment screen or office before paying. Bond and insurance are also required, but provider prices are not set by this guide.
How much is the Washington contractor registration fee?
L&I's current registration page displays $150.20 for application and renewal. WAC 296-200A-900 still lists $141.10, so check L&I's current payment screen or office before paying.
How much is the Washington contractor renewal fee?
L&I's current registration page displays $150.20 for application and renewal. WAC 296-200A-900 still lists $141.10, so check L&I's current payment screen or office before paying.
Is the contractor bond amount the same as the premium?
No. The bond amount is the required bond limit. The price you pay for a surety bond is set by the surety provider, not by this guide.
Does this page estimate insurance premiums?
No. It lists Washington registration requirements. Insurance premiums vary by provider, business details, and underwriting.