Check the status of an alteration permit or inspection.

Log on to Secure Access Washington (SAW)

Important Information: New users must also submit an Application to Access Electronic Permits & Inspection System (EPIS) to receive access to EPIS through SAW. Effective January 27, 2012, EPIS will provide the ability to edit the site information on a permit providing there have been no inspections or requests made. Editing the site, will require the user to validate other related address site information.

Purchase an alteration permit

Are you certain that you need a permit and inspection?

Many, but not all, alterations require a permit and inspection. Find out which alterations require permits and which ones do not.

Be sure to download and print a pre-inspection checklist.

Notice: Structural alteration permits must be purchased at your local L&I office.

Contractors (Purchase Here).
• ONLINE here (SecureAccess Washington subscribers only).
  
   How to sign up for SAW.

  1. Complete the Application to Access L&I's Electronic Permit & Inspection System (EPIS) and submit it to L&I using the directions on the application form.
  2. Create a username and password in SAW.
  3. Add EPIS (Electronic Permit & Inspection System) to your SAW account.

  NOTE: SAW allows you to view your account balance and history.

ONLINE (SAW subscription not required).
1. You must have a printer.
2. We accept Visa and MasterCard only.

Note: Apple/MacIntosh users – Safari browser will not work, use Firefox/Mozilla browser.

• By fax.
1. Download and print the Factory Assembled Structures Alteration Application.
2. Fax it to your local L&I office.
3. Use your contractor deposit (CD) account to pay for it.
• By mail.
1. Download and complete the Factory Assembled Structures Alteration Application.
2. Mail it with a check or money order to your local L&I office.
3. Use your contractor deposit (CD) account to pay for it.
• Go to your local L&I office.
  1. Download and complete theFactory Assembled Structures Alteration Application or pick one up at your local L&I office.
  2. Pay by cash, check, money order, credit card or use your contractor deposit (CD) account at your local L&I office.

 

Open and use a contractor deposit (CD) account with L&I.
• To open a CD account with L&I, an owner or principle of the company must first:
• Complete and sign the Request for SAW/EPIS Access using Contractor Deposit Account and submit it to L&I following the directions on the application.
• Once registered, you can deposit money into your CD account:
• By mail: Send a CD account deposit slip and a check or money order to your local L&I office,
  OR
• Go to your local L&I office and make your deposit by check.
• You can use your CD account to purchase a permit any of the following ways:
• Log into EPIS through Secure Access Washington to purchase a permit. Choose the Contractor Deposit (CD) Account option to pay for it. The cost of the permit will automatically be withdrawn from your CD account, OR
• By fax, by mail, or go into your local L&I office.

 

Property owners (Purchase Here) .
• ONLINE here, using your credit card:
  1. Must have a printer.
  2. Visa and MasterCard only.
• NOTE to Apple/MacIntosh computer users: Safari browser will not work, use Firefox/Mozilla browser.
• By mail:
1. Download and complete the Factory Assembled Structures Alteration Application.
2. Mail it with a check or money order to your local L&I office.
• Go to your local L&I office:
  1. Download and complete the Factory Assembled Structures Alteration Application or pick one up at your local L&I office.
  2. Pay by cash, check, money order or credit card at your local L&I office.

  If you hire an electrical contractor

  • Please be aware that electrical contractors must purchase their own electrical permits for work they do on your property.
  • Check here to ensure they are properly licensed and their electricians are properly certified.

If you are hiring a contractor

Check here to ensure they are properly licensed and their electricians/plumbers are properly certified.

How much are the fees?

To help estimate your costs, view the fee schedule. Fees can vary, however, depending on what you are doing. Call your local L&I office to request the fees specific to your job.

After you have completed the job   Be sure to schedule an inspection.

Pay Alteration Permit fees Online
Alteration permit fees may now be paid online. The permit number and the code that is printed on the second page of the permit are required for payment.

For more information:
Your Manufactured/Mobile Home: What homeowners and contractors should know when altering a home (727 KB PDF / 2 min).

For questions, please call or visit an L&I office near you.