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Renew your Electrical Contractors' license

An Electrical Contractor's license must be renewed every two (2) years.

What you need to renew

  1. Save Money! Renew online and pay a reduced renewal fee of $221.00 by credit card.

    You will need the following:

      • Your 12-digit license number.
      • An active license (not suspended or canceled).
      • Required documents on file with the department.
      • Your credit card (VISA or MasterCard only).
    Or at any L&I office pay a renewal fee of $245.00 - Pay by Cash, Check or Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard Only)

Note: You may not renew online if your license has been expired more than 90 days. Fees are nonrefundable after license has been issued. Refund requests must be made in writing to the department. Mail to L&I, PO Box 44460, Olympia, WA 98504-4460.

  • The following items must be on file at the department when you renew:
    • A current and unimpaired electrical contractors bond or assignment of savings.
    • An active electrical administrator/master assigned.
  • You must not have any outstanding, unpaid citations with L&I. To check this go online to Look Up Electrical Violations or call L&I's Electrical Program at 360-902-5269.
  • If your license is suspended for any reason, you may not renew online and you must contact us about reinstating it.

What L&I will do

  • Verify that the following information is on file with the department:
    • All necessary application information.
    • Surety bond or assignment of savings account.
    • Notarized Assignment of Administrator's/Master Certificate form.
    • No outstanding, unpaid citations with L&I.
    • That your Electrical Contractors license is in good standing.
    • We will notify you of the action taken on your application within 30 days after we receive the information listed above.


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