How Do You Become A General Contractor In Washington?
General contractors, also called project engineers or construction managers, manage construction sites from the onset of a project until the project is complete. They may own their own contracting business or they may be salaried employees working for a development firm. General contractors perform all types of building tasks while specialty contractors perform only one type of building task. In Washington, both general and specialty contractors must register with the Department of Labor & Industries. While registration is required, tests and classes are not required to become a Washington contractor. Register with the Washington Secretary of State through their website (see resources) or by calling 360-753-7115 if you are opening a corporation or limited liability company. Fees are approximately $175. Get a UBI (Uniform Business Identifier number) that will allow you to conduct business within Washington State by submitting a Master Business Application form. Pay fees of approximately
