All individuals and businesses that act as plumbing contractors in the State of Washington, including general contractors who wish to perform plumbing work. Required when: Applying for or renewing a plumbing contractor license.
Overview
What it is.
All individuals and businesses that act as plumbing contractors in the State of Washington, including general contractors who wish to perform plumbing work. Required when: Applying for or renewing a plumbing contractor license.
Who usually needs it
All individuals and businesses that act as plumbing contractors in the State of Washington, including general contractors who wish to perform plumbing work.
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
License bonds are required by state and local governments to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger license bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. Same-day approval is typical for many common license bonds. Some license bonds may price higher de…
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateWABond amount$6,000Term lengthContinuousObligeeWashington State Department of Labor & IndustriesRenewalThe bond is continuous and remains in effect until canceled by the surety. While the bond is continuous, the plumbing contractor license must be renewed every two years.Bond classLicense BondCategoryConstructionBondPlumbing contractor license—Surety bondStatutory referenceRCW 18.106.410JurisdictionState
