Washington Department of Labor & Industries
Washington State requires contractors to register with L&I, carry a bond and insurance. The Verify tool shows registration status, bond, insurance and any safety violations — check it before hiring in Washington.
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Based on public register and directory records collected up to Jun 27, 2026. Not an official membership count.
Check a specific trader
Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current Washington L&I status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.
Where Washington L&I holders are
- WA
- CA
- LA
- AK
Trades that hold it
Builder · 55,610General Contractor · 5,431Painter / Decorator · 2,279Flooring Contractor · 1,895Landscaper · 1,514HVAC Contractor · 1,174Carpenter / Joiner · 1,160Tiler · 1,041Concrete Contractor · 760Tree Surgeon / Arborist · 583
Washington L&I holders with review evidence
These businesses hold a current Washington L&I record and have customer reviews we can show — a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.
Common questions
What is Washington Department of Labor & Industries?
Washington State requires contractors to register with L&I, carry a bond and insurance. The Verify tool shows registration status, bond, insurance and any safety violations — check it before hiring in Washington. (Licence required by law.)
How many tradespeople hold Washington Department of Labor & Industries?
We track 75,277 tradespeople with a Washington Department of Labor & Industries record, based on register and listing data collected up to Jun 27, 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.
Can a Washington Department of Labor & Industries record be out of date?
Yes. 4,225 of the records we track appear expired or past their recorded expiry date, based on register and listing data collected up to Jun 27, 2026. Always confirm current status on the official register before hiring.
How do I check whether a specific trader holds Washington Department of Labor & Industries?
Check the official register at https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.
Keep checking
We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.