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Verify a Contractor Licence in Ferndale, Washington

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

Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Check contractor registration with Washington State Labor & Industries Contractor

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Fee schedule

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Ferndale's permit fee AMOUNTS are not printed in this guide. Show full citationFerndale's permit fee AMOUNTS are not printed in this guide. FMC Chapter 15.04 names the authority rather than the numbers: "Permit fees shall be as contained in the City's most current approved Fee Code." There is also a separate FMC Chapter 15.12, Building Valuation Schedule and Plan Checking. Ask the city for the current Fee Code rather than rely on a figure quoted second-hand.
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Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

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

    Frequently asked questions

    Ferndale 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 Ferndale at (360) 384-4006 before starting work.

    In Ferndale, the published Building permit fee 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.

    Ferndale does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Ferndale at (360) 384-4006 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Application as required by the City of Ferndale. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Ferndale at 2095 Main St, Ferndale, WA 98248. Phone: (360) 384-4006. Office hours: Not published on the pages read for this entry — confirm before travelling.. Official information: https://www.cityofferndale.org/.

    Ferndale, Washington has adopted: 2021 International Building Code — together with the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and 2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1, "published by the International Code Council as amended by the state of Washington and published as Chapter 51-50 WAC, including any subsequent amendments or editions adopted by the state, is hereby adopted by reference" (Chapter 51-50 WAC).; 2021 International Residential Code — FMC § 15.04.030, as amended by Washington and published as Chapter 51-51 WAC.; 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code — FMC § 15.04.070: "The 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as amended by the state of Washington and published as Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, including any subsequent amendments or editions adopted by the state, is hereby adopted by reference."; 2021 International Mechanical Code — adopted under Chapter 51-52 WAC.; International Fire Code — adopted under Chapter 51-54 WAC.; 2021 Washington State Energy Code — FMC § 15.04.110: "The 2021 Washington State Energy Code, adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council and published as Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC, including any subsequent amendments or editions thereto, is hereby adopted by reference."; 2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 (accessibility) — adopted alongside the building code.; RCW 19.27 — the Washington State Building Code beneath all of the above.. Local amendments apply — see the Ferndale overview page for the full list.

    Sources & verification

    Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-15.

    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 Ferndale building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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