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Washington Contractor License Bonds Overview

  • Purpose: To ensure contractors adhere to state and local licensing regulations
  • Who Needs It: Various types of contractors performing work in Washington
  • Regulating Bodies: The Washington Department of Labor and Industries and various municipal licensing agencies
  • Required Amounts: Vary based on the location and/or license type
  • Premium Rates: Typically 1–5% of the bond amount, starting at $100

If you are applying for a contractor license in Washington, you'll need to purchase a surety bond for statewide and potentially local licensing. Learn about the various bond types and bonding process in this guide.

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 and vary based on the bond type. The $15,000 specialty continuous contractor bond costs $150 and the $30,000 general continuous contractor’s license bond costs $300 per year. You can also save 25% by selecting a multi-year term.

Other Washington contractor bonds may require underwriting to determine your personal rate, based on credit score, industry experience and other qualifications. Applicants typically pay 1–5% of the bond amount. Submit a quick application form to receive a free quote.

Bond Type
$15,000Department of Labor and Industries Continuous Contractor's BondSpecialty Contractor
$30,000Department of Labor and Industries Continuous Contractor's BondGeneral Contractor
$6,000Department of Labor and Industries Continuous Plumbing Contractor Bond
$10,000Fire Protection Bureau Level U Fire Sprinkler System Contractor Bond
$4,000Department of Labor & Industries Electrical/Telecommunications Contractor Bond
$5,000Department of Labor & Industries Farm Labor Contractor Bond1-10 Employees
$10,000Department of Labor & Industries Farm Labor Contractor Bond11-50 Employees
$15,000Department of Labor & Industries Farm Labor Contractor Bond51-100 Employees
$20,000Department of Labor & Industries Farm Labor Contractor Bond100+ Employees
$6,000Fire Protection Bureau Level 1 Fire Sprinkler System Contractor Bond
$6,000Fire Protection Bureau Level 2 Fire Sprinkler System Contractor Bond
$10,000Fire Protection Bureau Level 3 Fire Sprinkler System Contractor Bond
$6,000Fire Protection Bureau Level I & T Fire Sprinkler System Contractor Bond
$1,000-$50,000Alderwood Water and Wastewater District Utility Maintenance Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Normandy Park Contractor Performance Bond
$5,000City of Redmond Side Sewer Contractor Bond
$30,000City of Seattle Side Sewer Contractor Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Sammamish Blanket Permit Bond
$1,000-$25,000City of Des Moines Restoration Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Kenmore Surety Bond
$1,000-$500,000City of Kirkland Peformance, Maintenance, and Monitoring Bond
$1,000-$50,000City of Normandy Park Maintenance Bond
$10,000City of Oak Harbor Permit Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Olympia Operation and Maintenance Bond
$10,000City of Pacific Permit Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Port Angeles Performance and Payment Bond
$1,000-$500,000City of Redmond Short Plats and Small Projects Bond
$1,000-$50,000City of Redmond Tree Protection Bond
$1,000-$25,000City of Seattle Public Place Improvement Bond
$25,001-$350,000City of Seattle Public Place Improvement Bond
$10,000City of Seattle Street Use and Occupation Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Spokane Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
$1,000-$100,000City of Tacoma Maintenance and Monitoring Bond
$5,000City of University Place Street Use Bond
$1,000-$250,000City of Woodinville Public Works Performance and Payment Bond
$10,000Clark County District #1 Electrical Contractor Performance Bond
$30,000County of Island Commercial Installer Bond
$1,000-$25,000County of Spokane Street Obstruction Bond
$25,001-$100,000County of Spokane Street Obstruction Bond
$1,000-$25,000Cross Valley Water District Maintenance Bond
$25,001-$50,000Cross Valley Water District Maintenance Bond
$1,000-$50,000Individual Bond for Agreement
$50,001-$200,000Individual Bond for Agreement
$10,000Lakehaven Utility District Sewer Service Contractor Bond
$1,000-$100,000King County Critical Area Restoration Bond
$5,000-$100,000Pierce County Building Permit Bond
$5,000Pierce County Street Obstruction Bond
$1,000-$50,000Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer District Maintenance Bond
$10,000Skatig County Maintenance Bond
$500-$100,000Title 30 SCC Landscape Performance Security Bond
$1,000-$100,000City of Edmonds Performance Bond
$1,000-$250,000Spokane County Roadway Improvement Warranty Bond

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:

Note: General contractors can perform most construction work statewide whereas specialty contractors can only perform work within their license specialty. 

Washington Contractor License Bond Overview

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

Many Washington contractor license and construction bonds online are available for instant purchase with no credit check. Find your bond above to get started. 

If your bond requires an application, submit a request today and a SuretyBonds.com representative will contact you within one business day to discuss next steps. 

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.

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