How do I verify my Seattle contractor's L&I bond?
Answered by AskBaily Editorial · Updated
Short answer
Go to secure.lni.wa.gov, search by business name or registration number, and check: active registration status, the $12,000 surety bond (or $6,000 for specialty contractors), general liability insurance ($50K property damage + $100K per-person injury / $200K per-occurrence minimum under RCW 18.27.050), and any open complaints or disciplinary actions. Verification is free and takes under two minutes.
In detail
Go to secure.lni.wa.gov, search by business name or registration number, and check: active registration status, the $12,000 surety bond (or $6,000 for specialty contractors), general liability insurance ($50K property damage + $100K per-person injury / $200K per-occurrence minimum under RCW 18.27.050), and any open complaints or disciplinary actions. Verification is free and takes under two minutes.
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