Washington Electrical Contractor License

The Electrical Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

• Offer and bid for electrical-related work
• Undertake in installation and maintenance of wires and equipment that convey electrical current
• Employ certified electricians
• Have a certified electrical administrator or master electrician to ensure compliance with code

How to Get the Electrical Contractor's License in Washington?

1. Meet the license requirements:
   • A valid Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number from the Department of Revenue or the Secretary of State, along with the business name and structure
   • Have a certified, assigned electrical administrator or master electrician
   • A $4,000 electrical contractor's surety bond, or assignment of savings account
   • Obtain a workers' compensation account if the business is planning on hiring employees
2. Fill out and submit the required documentation:
   • Application for Electrical Contractor's License
   • Change Assignment of Administrator/Master Certificate (a notarized copy)
   • Electrical/Telecommunications Contractor's Bond or Electrical/Telecommunications Contractor Assignment of Savings Account
   • Certificate of general liability insurance
3. Send all the documents and corresponding fees to:
   Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
   Electrical Program
   P.O. Box 44460
   Olympia, WA 98504-4460
4. Expect a response from the department in regards to the license