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What Is a Washington Contractor License Bond?
A Washington contractor license bond is a financial guarantee that a contractor will comply with licensing laws and building regulations. It protects customers, vendors, suppliers and the state from harm if a contractor breaches their bond terms.
Filing a surety bond is a legal requirement before various types of contractors in Washington can receive their license or begin a construction project.
How Much Do Washington Contractor Bonds Cost?
Washington contractor bond prices start at $100. Qualified applicants typically pay 1–5% of the bond amount. Your personalized premium rate will be determined based on credit score, industry experience and other qualifications.
Bond amounts and starting prices also vary based on the license type and/or location. For example, a $30,000 Washington general continuous contractor’s license bond starts at $300 per year while a $6,000 plumbing contractor bond starts at $100.
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If you need a surety bond for a city or county not listed above, call 1 (800) 308-4358.
Who Needs a Washington Contractor Bond?
You must file a surety bond to be licensed as a contractor with the state of Washington if you work in any of the following trades:
- Electrical/Telecommunications Contractor
- Farm Labor Contractor
- General Contractor
- Specialty Contractor
- Plumbing Contractor
- Sprinkler System Contractor
Note: General contractors can perform most construction work statewide whereas specialty contractors can only perform work within their license specialty.
If you're a contractor in one of the cities or counties listed in the menu above, you must file a bond to get a local contractors license.
Other Construction Bonds in Washington
You may also need a bid bond, payment bond, performance bond, or other type of contract bond for certain projects in Washington. These protect construction project owners, subcontractors and suppliers from financial harm.
If you work outside of Washington, we also offer contractor license bonds nationwide.
How to Get a Washington Contractor Bond
You can apply for your Washington contractor license bond by submitting an online request form. Apply now and a SuretyBonds.com representative will contact you within one business day to discuss next steps.
Some Washington contractor license and construction bonds online are available for instant purchase with no application. Find your bond above to get started.
How Do Washington Contractor Bonds Work?
Washington contractor bonds protect anyone who could be harmed by defective construction or other license and contract noncompliance. If you break the bond terms, the surety company will pay valid claims to harmed parties up to the full bond amount, which you must then reimburse in full.
More Resources
- How to Get a Washington Contractor License
- Washington Continuous Contractors Bond
- Washington Department of Labor and Industries Contractor Registration Section
- Washington DLI: Register as a Contractor
- Washington DLI: Electrical Contractor
- Washington DLI: Farm Labor Contractor Licensing
- Washington State Fire Marshal's Office: Sprinkler Program, Fire Sprinklers
- Chapter 19.28 RCW: Electricians and Electrical Installations
- Chapter 18.27 RCW: Registration of Contractors
- WAC Chapter 296-310-050: Farm Labor Contracting Rules
- Normandy Park Community Development
- Redmond: Side Sewer Roster Permitting Requirements
- Seattle: Side Sewer Repair Methods
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