Washington Contractor License Reciprocity
Washington has reciprocity agreements with 2 states. These agreements may allow you to skip certain trade exams when applying for a license in those states, or when applying for a Washington license with credentials from those states.
States That Accept a Washington License
No other states currently list Washington in their reciprocity agreements. This may change as states update their policies.
States Whose Licenses Washington Accepts
Direct reciprocity for 01 General Journey Level Electricians. Oregon General Journeyman (J) license holders can obtain WA EL01 certification without retaking the trade exam, provided they completed an 8,000-hour state-approved apprenticeship with 576 classroom hours and passed Oregon's written exam.
Reciprocal certification for journey level plumbers. Idaho-licensed journey level plumbers may waive the trade portion of the WA licensing exam.
Working in Washington with an out-of-state company?
Reciprocity moves your license, not your business. An LLC formed elsewhere generally has to register as a foreign entity in Washington before it can contract there — Northwest files the qualification and serves as the in-state registered agent.
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