Washington Manufactured/Mobile Home Set Up Contractor License

The Manufactured/Mobile Home Set Up Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

• Install, alter, repair, or prepare for moving any type of manufactured mobile home to sit it, which includes connections of:
  • Plumbing
  • Gas
  • Electrical and foundation systems

Installation of electrical wires and equipment that convey electrical power to the home or to an outlet in the home, and the ground cross-over, requires an electrical license. A certified installer must be employed. (Equipment DOES NOT include plug-in household appliances.)

How to Get the Manufactured/Mobile Home Set Up 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