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King County, Washington

Licensed Trade Records in King County, Washington

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Browse 13,254 verified licensed trade contractors registered across King County, Washington (including Seattle, Bellevue, Kent, Renton). Every record is compiled from Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (WA L&I) public credential files under Revised Code of Washington RCW 18.27 (Contractor Registration), RCW 19.28 (Electrical EL01–EL06), and RCW 18.106 (Plumbing PL01/PL02).

Official State Authority: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (WA L&I) Official Registry · County Seat: Seattle

Municipalities in King County (36)

Select a city or town in King County to view local permit guidance and registered licensed trade records:

Seattle 3117Auburn 1410Kent 1318Renton 1077Federal Way 891Bellevue 799Kirkland 626Redmond 449Woodinville 379Shoreline 276Maple Valley 274Enumclaw 236Issaquah 233Burien 232Tukwila 226Des Moines 190Covington 179Kenmore 163Sammamish 137Seatac 133North Bend 113Pacific 96Black Diamond 77Mercer Island 76Vashon 73Duvall 66Snoqualmie 65Newcastle 62Carnation 59Lake Forest Park 52Fall City 46Normandy Park 46Algona 37Ravensdale 30Clyde Hill 7Medina 4

13254 licensed trade records · King County, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions — King County, WA

How are licensed trade credentials verified in King County, Washington?

Records across King County are sourced directly from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (WA L&I). Revised Code of Washington RCW 18.27 (Contractor Registration), RCW 19.28 (Electrical EL01–EL06), and RCW 18.106 (Plumbing PL01/PL02)

Which municipalities are covered in the King County directory?

King County coverage includes Seattle, Bellevue, Kent, Renton, Federal Way, Kirkland, Auburn, Redmond, Sammamish, Burien, with County Seat in Seattle.

Are licensed contractors in King County, WA required to carry insurance and surety bonds?

Yes. Under Washington licensing authority regulations, licensed trade contractors typically must maintain active Commercial General Liability insurance, appropriate surety bonds, and state Workers' Compensation coverage before pulling municipal permits.

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  • Describe the job and ask whether it is within their scope and service area.
  • Check the credential with its issuing authority and ask what applies where the work will happen.
  • Ask about insurance, availability, who will do the work, and a written scope.
  • Ask about callout fees, labor or fixed rates, materials, cancellation and any estimate charge.
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Verification Overview & Key Takeaways: How to Check Official Credentials

HomeCrafto displays source records with different scopes, including licenses, registrations, municipal permits and community records. A source entry is not proof of qualification for your job. Before signing a work order or paying a deposit, homeowners should confirm that the contractor’s credential number is active, verify that the license classification covers the specific trade scope required for the job, and request a current Certificate of Insurance (COI) directly from the issuing insurance carrier. Independent verification protects your property and ensures compliance with local building codes.

How do you verify a contractor license number and insurance on official portals (FAQ)?

You can verify active license standing and consumer protection rules directly through official government portals, including Washington L&I Contractor Verify, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), the Connecticut eLicense Portal, USA.gov State Consumer Protection Offices, and FTC Home Improvement Consumer Guidance. Always confirm municipal permit requirements with your local building department before work begins.