ClearLicensed renewal checklist

Washington Electrical license renewal checklist

Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/WA/checklist/electrical

Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

Electrical

State license · Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) - Contractor Registration

Deadline: Expires on the certificate holder's birthdate every 3 years.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: 24 hours
Renewal fee: About $202. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Late renewal fee: master/administrator about $404.50 (online about $351.40); journey level/specialty about $212.90 (online about $185.30) (WAC 296-46B-909, eff. 7/1/2026).
Grace period: Can renew (with late fee and CE) up to 90 days after expiration.
Official link: https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/manage-licenses-certifications
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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State license · Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) - Contractor Registration

Deadline: License expires 24 calendar months after the day it was issued (RCW 19.28.041); renew before it expires. The expiration date follows the license's own issue date.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $354. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No late fee is set for the contractor license; the fee in effect on the payment date applies (WAC 296-46B-909). Reinstatement after suspension is about $71.50.
Grace period: Cannot renew online if expired more than 90 days; must contact L&I.
Official link: https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/manage-licenses-certifications
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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After filing

State license · Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) - Contractor Registration

Deadline: Expires on the certificate holder's birthdate every 3 years.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: 24 hours
Renewal fee: About $106. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Late renewal fee: journey level or specialty about $212.90 (about $185.30 online) (WAC 296-46B-909, eff. 7/1/2026). Renewal fees double after expiration.
Grace period: Can renew (with late fee and CE) up to 90 days after expiration.
Official link: https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/manage-licenses-certifications
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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After filing

State license · Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) - Contractor Registration

Deadline: Expires on the certificate holder's birthdate every 3 years.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: 24 hours
Renewal fee: About $106. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Late renewal fee: journey level or specialty about $212.90 (about $185.30 online) (WAC 296-46B-909, eff. 7/1/2026). Renewal fees double after expiration.
Grace period: Can renew (with late fee and CE) up to 90 days after expiration.
Official link: https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/manage-licenses-certifications
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

After filing