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Verify a Contractor Licence in Bothell, Washington

Washington contractors register with the Department of Labor & Industries. Registration is a STATE record; Bothell does not issue it.

Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Check contractor registration with Washington State Labor & Industries Contractor

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Permit fee (set in the Construction Administrative Code)
NO FEE AMOUNT IS STATED IN THIS ENTRY. Bothell excludes Chapter 1 from both the IBC and the IRC, which means permits, inspections and fees are governed by BMC Chapter 20.02, the Construction… Show full citationNO FEE AMOUNT IS STATED IN THIS ENTRY. Bothell excludes Chapter 1 from both the IBC and the IRC, which means permits, inspections and fees are governed by BMC Chapter 20.02, the Construction Administrative Code - and that chapter was NOT opened for this entry. A figure is declined rather than invented, and the reader is pointed at the chapter that holds it.
Not stated in this guide - see notes

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

    Tips

    • Contractor registration is a state record in Washington, not a city licence Contractor

    Frequently asked questions

    Bothell requires a verify a contractor licence permit for: Check contractor registration with Washington State Labor & Industries. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Bothell at (425) 806-6150 before starting work.

    In Bothell, the published Permit fee (set in the Construction Administrative Code) is: Not stated in this guide - see notes. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Bothell does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Bothell at (425) 806-6150 for current turnaround.

    Depending on your project, Bothell may also ask for: No city document required. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Bothell at 18415 101st Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011. Phone: (425) 806-6150. Official information: https://www.bothellwa.gov/.

    Bothell, Washington has adopted: THE 2021 IBC, NAMED, WITH CHAPTER 1 OUT. BMC 20.04.015: "The 2021 Edition of the International Building Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, excluding Chapter 1, is adopted."; THE 2021 IRC, WITH A LONGER EXCLUSION LIST. BMC 20.04.080: "The 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, excluding Chapters 1, 11 and 25 through 43, is adopted."; THREE RESIDENTIAL APPENDICES, UNDER A LETTER SCHEME OTHER CITIES DO NOT USE. "Appendix AWF, Radon Control Methods, Appendix AWQ, Tiny Homes, and Appendix AWU, Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems, are incl[uded]". Lakewood calls the same three F, Q and U; Camas writes "IRC Appendix AH" where Shoreline writes "Appendix H". THIS ENTRY DOES NOT ADJUDICATE which scheme is canonical - each city's letters are quoted as that city prints them.; ADMINISTRATION IS THE CITY'S OWN. Chapter 1 is excluded from both codes, so permits, inspections and fees come from BMC Chapter 20.02, the Construction Administrative Code.; RCW 19.27 - the Washington State Building Code applies statewide.. Local amendments apply — see the Bothell overview page for the full list.

    Sources & verification

    Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-16.

    Codes & ordinances

    Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Bothell building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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