Washington Appliances, Equipment Contractor License

The Appliances, Equipment Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

• Install and replace appliances that require minimal gas and water connection, like:
  • Refrigerators with an icemaker
  • Gas clothes dryers, cooktops, and ovens
  • Appliances that become a fixed part of a structure
  • Other similar appliances from the existing shut-off at the wall or floor to the appliance

The Appliances, Equipment Contractor License DOES NOT allow you to do the following work unless holding a plumbing license:

• Install and repair:
  • Dishwashers
  • Hot water tanks
  • Garbage disposals

How to Get the Appliances, Equipment Contractor’s License in Washington?

1. Determine the business type and register with the Department of Revenue:
   • If setting up a sole proprietor or partnership, determine the business name
   • If starting a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or a Corporation, refer to the Secretary of State for information on how to incorporate the business
2. Complete and get a Washington Continuous Contractor Surety Bond for the required amount
3. Purchase a general liability insurance policy for the required amount
4. Fill out an Application for Contractor Registration with notarized signatures. If unsure of how to correctly fill out the application form, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries offers help with the application and business registration to those who visit their local offices
5. Gather all the previous documents and send them with the registration fee to:
   Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
   Contractor Registration
   P.O. BOX 44450
   Olympia, WA 98504-4450
   It is also possible to visit a local office to deliver all the documents and fees
6. Expect a registration card from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries after the application is processed
7. Note that once the business has been registered, it will be listed in the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson, or Business website