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Washington Continuous Contractor Bond Overview

  • Purpose: To ensure that contractors uphold their financial obligations 
  • Who Needs It: General and specialty contractors in Washington
  • Regulating Body: The Washington Department of Labor and Industries
  • Bond Amount: $15,000 for specialty contractors or $30,000 for general contractors 
  • Premium Price: $150 and $300, respectively 

What Is a Washington Continuous Contractor Bond?

A Washington continuous contractor’s bond is a financial guarantee that construction contractors will pay the following:  

  • All wages and benefits to labor, materials, and equipment suppliers 
  • All amounts owed due to a breach of contract or negligent work 
  • All taxes and contributions owed to the state 

These requirements are outlined further in the Washington Contractor's Registration Act.

Who Needs a Continuous Contractor Bond?

In Washington, general contractors must file a $30,000 continuous surety bond and specialty contractors must file a $15,000 continuous surety bond when applying for their contractor registration.

How Much Do Contractor Bonds Cost in Washington?

A Washington continuous contractor's bond costs $150 for a year of coverage for specialty contractors or $300 for general contractors. No credit check or application is required.


You can also save 25% by selecting a two-year or three-year bond term. Buy online in minutes.

Bond Type
$15,000Continuous Contractor's BondSpecialty Contractor
$30,000Continuous Contractor's BondGeneral Contractor

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How Does a Washington Continuous Contractor Bond Work? 

This type of contractor license bond creates a legal contract between three parties: the principal, obligee and surety provider.

  • Principal: The bonded contractor business owner(s)
  • Obligee: The Washington Department of Labor and Industries (DLI)
  • Surety: The issuing surety provider

If you fail to pay wages, suppliers or taxes — or if you breach construction contracts — the surety bond holds you financially liable. 

Harmed parties can file claims on the bond. The surety will reimburse them first, then seek repayment from you as the principal.

How Do I Get My General or Specialty Contractor Bond in Washington?

You can apply for your Washington state contractor bond online 24/7. Simply select the bond amount required for your contractor registration and provide the following information for DLI filing approval.

  • Contractor name 
  • License type 
  • UBI license number, if available 

After you checkout, we’ll email your official contractor license bond in minutes. File it with the Department of Labor and Industries as instructed.

How Fast Can I Get My Bond?

With SuretyBonds.com, you can get your official Washington general or specialty contractor bond online in under five minutes.

Just enter your information, checkout online, and receive the bond via email in minutes. If you don't see the bond right away, please check your junk folder.

Can I Get Bonded With Bad Credit? 

Most contractors need a personal credit score of 675–700+ to qualify for a surety bond. However, with SuretyBonds.com, any Washington continuous contractor can get bonded with no credit check. Both bond amounts are available at flat rate.

How Do I Renew My Continuous Contractor Bond?

These bonds expire every 1 to 3 years, depending on the term you select. To renew your contractor bond, simply pay the renewal invoice. This will extend your bond for another term.

How to Become a General or Specialty Contractor in Washington

The Washington DLI Contractor Registration Section enforces licensing requirements for contractors working in the state. 

Complete the steps below to apply for your Washington State Contractor Registration:

  1. Register with the Department of Revenue.  
  2. Fill out your Application for Construction Contractor Registration. 
  3. Pay the $124.70 application fee.  
  4. File your continuous contractors bond
  5. Buy general liability insurance. 

You can register in-person at a DLI office or by mailing in your application packet. Learn more about How to get a Washington Contractor License in our step-by-step guide.

These contractor classifications require additional information and documentation for license registration:

You can contact the Department by calling 1(800)647-0982 or by emailing [email protected].

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