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Washington contractor bond requirements

Under RCW 18.27.040, a Washington contractor registering with L&I must file a surety bond of:

Registration typeBond amount
General contractor$30,000
Specialty contractor$15,000

The bond must be issued by a surety insurer meeting chapter 48.28 RCW. Contractors must also carry general liability insurance to register.

Source: RCW 18.27.040 (Washington State Legislature). Confirm with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) before buying a bond.

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