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Washington plumbing contractor license bonds.
$100 flat.

Washington requires every plumbing contractor to file a fixed $6,000 bond with the Department of Labor & Industries under RCW 18.106.410. Ours is $100 flat — the price you see is the checkout price — and license bonds like this issue instantly.

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Required under RCW 18.106.410 for your WA plumbing contractor license through L&I
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Fixed amount — $6,000 bond; priced at $100 flat
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Multi-year terms available — set it up once for up to 3 years
A-ratedA.M. Best carriersInstantunderwriting process1–3 yrterms available
Trusted by industry leaders
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
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McKinney Properties
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Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
Capital Development Partners
McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

License bonds are the simplest thing in surety. Here's the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That's the application — no financials, no credit section to fill out.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

License bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with Labor & Industries

Your executed continuous bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with your L&I plumbing contractor license. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Washington licenses plumbing contractors through the Department of Labor & Industries, and RCW 18.106.410 conditions that license on a $6,000 continuous surety bond with the State of Washington named as obligee.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the State of Washington (the obligee), with the public protected. The bond stands behind your obligation to pay taxes and wages and to perform the plumbing contracts you take on; a harmed party can recover against it.

The bond is continuous — if the surety cancels or withdraws, your plumbing contractor license is automatically suspended until a new bond is filed and approved. So we keep it continuous and notify you well ahead of any lapse. If the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety.

RCW 18.106.410 (Plumbing contractor — Surety bond)RCW 18.106.410 requires each applicant for a plumbing contractor license to file with the Department of Labor & Industries a continuous $6,000 surety bond (issued by a surety meeting chapter 48.28 RCW), with the State of Washington named as obligee. Cancellation or withdrawal of the bond automatically suspends the license until a new bond is filed and approved.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a WA plumbing contractor license — the bond is filed with L&I
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Renewing your plumbing contractor license and your bond is expiring or was withdrawn
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Reinstating a suspended license after a prior bond was canceled
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A plumbing firm that needs its required L&I bond on file

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — the application collects no credit information, because this bond doesn't need it.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Washington plumbing contractor bond?The premium is $100 flat. The bond amount is fixed at $6,000 by RCW 18.106.410; the price you see is the checkout price, the same for every plumbing contractor.
Do I pay the $6,000?No. You pay $100. The $6,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, and most applications like this approve instantly.
What happens if the bond lapses?A cancellation or withdrawal of the bond automatically suspends your plumbing contractor license until a new bond is filed and approved. We keep the bond continuous and send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out so that never happens by surprise.
Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.
How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.
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Finish your plumbing license today.

$100 flat, no credit review, bond often issued in the same sitting. Free until issued.

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