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Pierce County, Washington

Licensed Trade Records in Pierce County, Washington

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Browse 5,873 verified licensed trade contractors registered across Pierce County, Washington (including Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood, Bonney Lake). 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: Tacoma

Municipalities in Pierce County (40)

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

Tacoma 1874Puyallup 993Gig Harbor 393Bonney Lake 339Spanaway 324Lakewood 312Graham 252Edgewood 184Buckley 126Sumner 124University Place 123Lake Tapps 103Milton 98Fife 92Eatonville 89Roy 82Orting 81Fircrest 31Lakebay 31Steilacoom 25Dupont 19Parkland 19Hansville 17Anderson Island 15University Pl 15Fox Island 13Vaughn 9Nordland 8Randle 8Brem 7Longbranch 7Ruston 7Browns Point 5Mineral 5Ashford 4Packwood 4South Hill 4Bethel 3Pt Townsend 3Wauna 3

5873 licensed trade records · Pierce County, WA

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5873 matching records across 40 open municipalities · 25 on this page · Contactable records first, then alphabetical.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Pierce County, WA

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

Records across Pierce 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 Pierce County directory?

Pierce County coverage includes Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood, Bonney Lake, University Place, Sumner, Edgewood, Fife, Gig Harbor, Milton, with County Seat in Tacoma.

Are licensed contractors in Pierce 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.