> ## Documentation Index
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# Washington

> Contractor registration, trade certification, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Washington's registration-based construction regulation model.

Washington regulates all construction through registration, not traditional licensing. General and specialty contractors register with the Department of Labor & Industries without taking an exam — the state substitutes financial controls (insurance and bonds) for exam-based gatekeeping. Trade workers in electrical, plumbing, and asbestos must still pass exams and meet experience requirements.

<Warning>
  Always verify statutes, fees, and application details with the live regulator before making bidding, licensing, or legal decisions.
</Warning>

## At a glance

The fastest way to orient yourself in Washington is to understand that registration applies to all construction work, with no dollar threshold triggering it.

| Signal                       | Value                                                         |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| All construction work        | Registration required regardless of contract value            |
| General contractor exam      | Not required (registration-based)                             |
| General contractor bond      | **\$12,000** (general) / **\$6,000** (specialty)              |
| Liability insurance required | **\$200,000** public liability / **\$50,000** property damage |
| Electrical contractor bond   | **\$4,000**                                                   |
| Highway work trigger         | DOT prequalification required                                 |
| Reciprocity model            | Trade-specific (plumbing and electrical only)                 |

## Frequently asked questions

Pick the tab that matches your situation. Each FAQ gives a direct answer and points you to the full detail below.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Contractors" icon="hard-hat">
    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion title="How do I register as a contractor in Washington State?">
        Register with the Department of Labor & Industries (L\&I). No exam is required — the barriers are financial. You need liability insurance (**\$200,000** public liability, **\$50,000** property damage) and a surety bond (**\$12,000** for general, **\$6,000** for specialty). Registration fee is **\$124.70** biennially. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Does Washington require a separate license for electricians and electrical contractors?">
        Yes. Electricians must hold trade certifications with exams (70% minimum). Electrical contractors need a **\$4,000** bond. Telecom contractors need separate insurance. Continuing education is required. These are separate from general contractor registration. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What is the prequalification requirement for highway work?">
        Submit a standard experience questionnaire and financial statement form to WSDOT. No fee. Bid limits are set by the department. Processing takes about 30 days. Prequalification renews annually. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Where do I go to register in Washington?">
        General and specialty contractor registration goes through L\&I Contractor Registration at PO Box 44450, Olympia, WA 98504. Phone: (360) 902-5226. Electrical, plumbing, and asbestos each have separate L\&I divisions. See [Who regulates construction](#who-regulates-construction).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How much does it cost to register?">
        General or specialty contractor registration is **\$124.70** biennially. Electrical contractor is **\$337.60**. Electrician individual certification is **\$95.20**. Plumber certification ranges from **\$45.20** to **\$193.15**. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What are the bonding and insurance requirements?">
        General contractors: **\$12,000** bond, **\$200,000** public liability, **\$50,000** property damage. Specialty contractors: **\$6,000** bond. Electrical contractors: **\$4,000** bond. Telecom contractors: **\$20,000** property damage, **\$170,000** public liability. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Can I use my out-of-state license in Washington?">
        Washington has very limited reciprocity: plumbing with Idaho (since 1996) and electrical (01 General Journey Level) with Oregon under specific conditions (8,000-hour apprenticeship with 576 classroom hours). General contractor registration has no reciprocity. See [Reciprocal agreements](#reciprocal-agreements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Does Washington require a license for roofing work?">
        Roofing is covered under general or specialty contractor registration. No exam is required — you need registration with L\&I, the appropriate bond, and insurance. See [Construction work regulated](#construction-work-regulated).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What plumbing certification does Washington require?">
        Trade exams are required at 70% minimum. Residential specialty needs 6,000 hours of experience. Journeyman needs 8,000 hours (4,000 commercial). All plumbing must be done through a registered contractor. Continuing education is required. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Does Washington require a license for asbestos abatement?">
        Yes. Asbestos workers and supervisors need state certification through L\&I. Initial supervisor training is a 40-hour class. Certificates are valid for 12 months. Annual 8-hour refresher required for supervisors. Contractor fee is **\$1,050** annually. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Is there a dollar threshold for contractor registration?">
        No. All construction work requires registration regardless of contract value. Washington does not set a minimum dollar threshold — every contractor performing construction work must register. See [Construction work regulated](#construction-work-regulated).
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Regulators" icon="shield-check">
    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion title="How does Washington regulate construction?">
        Washington uses a registration system for all contractors — no exam, no experience requirement for general registration. The financial barriers (insurance and bonds) are the primary gatekeeping mechanism. Trade certifications (electrical, plumbing, asbestos) layer on with exams and experience requirements. See [Construction work regulated](#construction-work-regulated).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does Washington separate general registration from trade certification?">
        General and specialty contractor registration requires only financial proof (bonds and insurance). Electrical, plumbing, and asbestos certifications require exams, experience hours, and continuing education. These are distinct programs within L\&I. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does Washington DOT prequalification work?">
        WSDOT requires a standard questionnaire and financial statement. No fee. Bid limits are set by the department based on submitted information. Processing takes about 30 days. Renewed annually. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does Washington's registration model compare to licensing states?">
        Washington's no-exam registration is one of the lightest general contractor entry points. Compare with Nevada (dual exams), California (trade + law exams), or Utah (25-hour course + exam). The trade certification layer adds rigor for electrical and plumbing. See [Licensing thresholds](/docs/compare/licensing-thresholds).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What are the fees across program types?">
        General/specialty registration: **\$124.70** biennial. Electrical contractor: **\$337.60**. Electrician: **\$95.20**. Plumber: **\$193.15**. Asbestos contractor: **\$1,050** annual. WSDOT prequalification: free. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What license classifications does Washington use?">
        Electricians have 13+ specialty categories (01 General through 10 Door/Gate). Plumbers have journey level, residential, pump/irrigation, domestic well, medical gas, backflow, and trainee. Asbestos has worker, supervisor, and contractor. Telecom is separate. See [Types of licenses](#types-of-licenses).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does reciprocity work in Washington?">
        Very narrow: plumbing with Idaho (since 1996) and electrical with Oregon (conditional — requires 8,000-hour apprenticeship with 576 classroom hours and Washington exam). General contractor registration has no reciprocity. See [Reciprocal agreements](#reciprocal-agreements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What exam requirements exist across trades?">
        General/specialty registration: no exam. Electricians: 70% minimum, prior approval needed. Plumbers: 70% minimum. Asbestos: state test for reinstatement after certificate expiration. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What are the renewal cycles?">
        General/specialty registration: biennial. Electricians: 2-3 years depending on category. Plumbers: varies by category. Asbestos: 12 months. WSDOT prequalification: annual. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does Washington compare to neighboring states?">
        Washington is lighter than Oregon (7 agencies, endorsement system) for general contractors but comparable for trades. The registration-based model is simpler than Idaho (registration plus public works licensing). Trade reciprocity is very narrow (2 states total). See [Licensing thresholds](/docs/compare/licensing-thresholds).
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Start with your goal

Pick the card that matches what you need right now. Each one links to the relevant section on this page.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Is licensure triggered?" icon="search" href="#construction-work-regulated">
    All construction work requires registration. Check which trade certifications apply to your project.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Find the right regulator" icon="building-bank" href="#who-regulates-construction">
    Most programs run through L\&I. Use the directory to find the right division.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Application and renewal details" icon="clipboard-list" href="#requirements">
    Exams, fees, bonds, insurance, continuing education, and renewal cycles by trade.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reciprocity direction" icon="arrow-left-right" href="#reciprocal-agreements">
    Washington has reciprocity with Idaho (plumbing) and Oregon (electrical, conditional).
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Special considerations

Different roles need different things from a Washington page. Use the tab that matches your situation to see what matters most before you read the full detail below.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Contractors" icon="hard-hat">
    <Tip>
      Washington does not require an exam for general or specialty contractor registration. The barriers are financial: insurance and a surety bond.
    </Tip>

    * All construction work triggers registration — there is no dollar threshold.
    * Liability insurance is required: **\$200,000** public liability and **\$50,000** property damage.
    * Surety bond: **\$12,000** for general contractors, **\$6,000** for specialty contractors.
    * Electrical work requires trade certification with exams and continuing education.
    * Plumbing requires certification with exams and 6,000–8,000 hours of experience.
    * Highway work requires separate DOT prequalification with financial statements.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Regulators" icon="shield-check">
    <Info>
      Washington is best understood as a single-department state. Nearly all contractor regulation runs through the Department of Labor & Industries, with WSDOT handling highway prequalification separately.
    </Info>

    * L\&I administers contractor registration, electrical licensing, plumber certification, and asbestos certification through separate divisions.
    * The registration model means no exam for general contractors — the state relies on insurance and bonds instead.
    * Reciprocity is narrow: plumbing with Idaho, electrical with Oregon under specific conditions.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Readiness checklist

Four things you need to confirm before you can treat Washington as "ready" for a bid or an application. If any of these are unclear, you are not ready yet.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Identify your work type" icon="tag">
    Determine whether the project is general construction, a regulated trade (electrical, plumbing, asbestos), or highway work.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm financial requirements" icon="currency-dollar">
    General contractors need `$12,000` bond and `$200,000` / `$50,000` insurance. Specialty contractors need `$6,000` bond. Electrical contractors need a `$4,000` bond.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Route to the correct L&I division" icon="building-bank">
    Use the regulator directory below. Most programs run through L\&I, but highway prequalification is WSDOT.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm trade certification requirements" icon="clipboard-check">
    If the work involves electrical, plumbing, or asbestos, confirm exam scores, experience hours, CE requirements, and renewal cycles before filing.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Check>
  If you can identify work type, financial requirements, L\&I division, and any trade certification needs, you have the minimum package needed for a Washington readiness check.
</Check>

## Navigation

Use these links to jump to related cross-state comparisons and workflows.

* [New state evaluation](/docs/workflows/new-state-evaluation) if you are screening Washington for the first time.
* [Multi-state bid readiness](/docs/workflows/multi-state-bid-readiness) if you need to compare Washington with nearby jurisdictions.
* [Licensing thresholds](/docs/compare/licensing-thresholds) or [prequalification patterns](/docs/compare/prequalification) for cross-state context.

## Construction work regulated

Washington regulates all construction through registration. There is no dollar threshold — every contractor performing construction work must register with L\&I. Trade-specific credentials layer on top for electrical, plumbing, and asbestos work.

| Work lane              | What triggers regulation                                        |
| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| General construction   | All work requires contractor registration (no dollar threshold) |
| Specialty construction | All specialty work requires contractor registration             |
| Electrical / telecom   | Trade certification required; exam with 70% minimum score       |
| Plumbing               | Trade certification required; exam with 70% minimum score       |
| Asbestos abatement     | State certification required                                    |
| Highway work           | DOT prequalification required                                   |

<Note>
  General and specialty contractor registration does not require an exam or documented experience. The financial requirements (insurance and bonds) are the primary barrier.
</Note>

## Common determination scenarios

If you are trying to figure out where to start, expand the scenario that is closest to your situation.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="General or specialty contractor registration" icon="building">
    No exam is required. Prepare proof of liability insurance (**\$200,000** public liability, **\$50,000** property damage) and a surety bond (**\$12,000** general, **\$6,000** specialty). Register through L\&I Contractor Registration.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Electrical or telecom work" icon="bolt">
    Trade exams are required for electricians, administrators, and master electricians with a 70% minimum score. Electrical contractors need a **\$4,000** bond. Telecom contractors need **\$20,000** property damage and **\$170,000** public liability insurance. Continuing education is required for most categories.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Plumbing work" icon="tool">
    Trade exams are required with a 70% minimum score. Experience requirements are 6,000 hours for residential specialty and 8,000 hours (4,000 commercial) for journeyman. All plumbing must be done through a registered contractor.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Asbestos abatement" icon="flame">
    Submit an application listing asbestos project history and any citations. Certificates are valid for 12 months. Initial supervisor training is a 40-hour class; 8-hour refresher required annually.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Highway prequalification" icon="road">
    Submit a standard experience questionnaire and financial statement form to WSDOT. Bid rates are set by the department based on submitted information. Average processing time is 30 days. No fee. Renewed annually.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Who regulates construction

Washington routes nearly all construction regulation through the Department of Labor & Industries, with separate divisions for contractor registration, electrical licensing, plumber certification, and asbestos certification. WSDOT handles highway prequalification independently.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="General and specialty contractors — L&I Contractor Registration" icon="building">
    PO Box 44450, Olympia, WA 98504

    **Phone:** (360) 902-5226 or (800) 647-0982

    **Website:** [lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/contractors](https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/contractors/register-as-a-contractor/)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Electricians and telecom — L&I Electrical Program" icon="bolt">
    PO Box 44460, Olympia, WA 98504

    **Phone:** (360) 902-5269

    **Website:** [lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/electrical](https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/electrical/electrical-licensing-exams-education/)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Plumbers — L&I Plumber Certification" icon="tool">
    PO Box 44470, Olympia, WA 98504

    **Phone:** (360) 902-5207

    **Website:** [lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/plumbing](https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/plumbing/plumber-certification/)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Asbestos abatement — L&I Asbestos Certification" icon="flame">
    PO Box 44614, Olympia, WA 98504

    **Phone:** (360) 902-5435

    **Website:** [lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/other-licenses-permits/asbestos-certification](https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/other-licenses-permits/asbestos-certification)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Highway prequalification — WSDOT" icon="road">
    PO Box 47360, Olympia, WA 98504

    **Phone:** (360) 705-7837

    **Website:** [wsdot.wa.gov/business-wsdot/contracts](https://wsdot.wa.gov/business-wsdot/contracts/about-public-works-contracts/)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Requirements

Washington splits requirements between registration (general contractors) and certification (trades). General contractors face financial requirements only. Trade workers face exams, experience minimums, and continuing education. Expand the category that applies to your situation.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="General and Specialty Contractors" icon="building" defaultOpen={true}>
    | Requirement   | Detail                                                                      |
    | ------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Exam          | Not required for general or specialty contractor registration               |
    | Insurance     | **\$200,000** public liability and **\$50,000** property damage             |
    | Bond          | **\$12,000** for general contractors; **\$6,000** for specialty contractors |
    | Renewal cycle | Biennial (every 2 years)                                                    |

    | License Type         | Application Fee | Biennial Renewal Fee |
    | -------------------- | --------------- | -------------------- |
    | General or Specialty | **\$124.70**    | **\$124.70**         |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Electricians" icon="bolt">
    | Requirement          | Detail                                                                                                       |
    | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
    | Exam                 | Trade exam required for electricians, administrators, and master electricians; 70% minimum score             |
    | Bond                 | **\$4,000** for electrical contractors                                                                       |
    | Insurance (telecom)  | **\$20,000** property damage and **\$170,000** public liability for telecom contractors                      |
    | Continuing education | Required for electricians, administrators, trainees, and master electricians (except telecom administrators) |
    | Prior approval       | Electricians and master electricians need prior approval before sitting for the exam                         |

    | License Type                    | Application Fee | Renewal                | Late Renewal |
    | ------------------------------- | --------------- | ---------------------- | ------------ |
    | General or Specialty Contractor | **\$293.60**    | **\$254** (3 years)    | N/A          |
    | Electrical / Telecom Contractor | **\$337.60**    | **\$254** (2 years)    | N/A          |
    | Electrician                     | **\$95.20**     | **\$83.50** (3 years)  | **\$160.30** |
    | Electrical Administrator        | **\$132.80**    | **\$145.80** (3 years) | **\$291.60** |
    | Telecom Administrator           | **\$88.30**     | **\$96.40** (2 years)  | **\$192.80** |
    | Electrical Trainee              | **\$27.90**     | **\$49.20** (2 years)  | **\$68.90**  |
    | Master Electrician              | **\$125.30**    | **\$145.80** (3 years) | **\$291.60** |

    <Note>
      Renewal is completed through the online web process. Electrical/Telecom Contractor fee includes Administrator/Master Assignment fee. Telecom Administrator fee includes original certification and application processing fee.
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Plumbers" icon="tool">
    | Requirement          | Detail                                                                                                    |
    | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Exam                 | Trade exam required for specialty and journeyman plumbers; 70% minimum score                              |
    | Experience           | 6,000 hours for residential specialty; 8,000 hours (4,000 commercial) for journeyman                      |
    | Backflow specialty   | Requires an active BAT card                                                                               |
    | Continuing education | Required for journeyman, residential specialty, trainees, domestic pump, and pump and irrigation plumbers |

    | License Type                                   | Application Fee | Renewal                     | Late Renewal                |
    | ---------------------------------------------- | --------------- | --------------------------- | --------------------------- |
    | Journeyman / Residential / Residential Service | **\$193.15**    | **\$193.15**                | **\$243.20**                |
    | Backflow Specialty                             | **\$133.25**    | **\$133.25**                | **\$167.80**                |
    | Medical Gas                                    | **\$59.20**     | **\$132.80** – **\$193.15** | **\$265.60** – **\$386.30** |
    | Trainee                                        | **\$45.20**     | **\$45.20**                 | N/A                         |
    | Domestic Pump Specialty                        | **\$193.25**    | **\$193.25**                | **\$193.25**                |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Asbestos Workers" icon="flame">
    | Requirement                 | Detail                                                                                                  |
    | --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Application                 | List of asbestos projects with names, locations, descriptions, and any citations or enforcement actions |
    | Initial supervisor training | 40-hour class through an approved course sponsor                                                        |
    | Renewal                     | 8-hour refresher class required annually for supervisors                                                |
    | Certificate validity        | 12 months                                                                                               |

    | Certification Type  | Application Fee              | Renewal          | Late Renewal        |
    | ------------------- | ---------------------------- | ---------------- | ------------------- |
    | Asbestos Abatement  | **\$1,050**                  | **\$1,050**      | N/A                 |
    | Asbestos Contractor | **\$87.50**/month (prorated) | **\$1,050**/year | N/A                 |
    | Asbestos Supervisor | **\$65**                     | **\$65**         | State test required |
    | Asbestos Worker     | **\$45**                     | **\$45**         | State test required |

    <Note>
      If an asbestos certificate expires, a state test is required for reinstatement. State tests are issued by approved course sponsors and may include an additional **\$50** fee.
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Highway Prequalification" icon="road">
    | Requirement     | Detail                                                             |
    | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
    | Application     | Standard questionnaire on experience plus financial statement form |
    | Bid limits      | Set by the department based on submitted information               |
    | Processing time | Average 30 days                                                    |
    | Fee             | No fee for prequalification                                        |
    | Renewal         | Annual                                                             |
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Reciprocal agreements

Washington has limited reciprocity — only two trade-specific arrangements covering plumbing with Idaho and electrical with Oregon under narrow conditions.

<Info>
  Washington reciprocity is trade-specific and narrow. Do not assume a general contractor registration from another state transfers.
</Info>

| Trade                                 | Reciprocal states    | Coverage                              |
| ------------------------------------- | -------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| Plumbing (Journey Level)              | Idaho (since 1996)   | <Badge color="green">1 state</Badge>  |
| Electrical (01 General Journey Level) | Oregon (conditional) | <Badge color="yellow">Limited</Badge> |

<Accordion title="Oregon electrical reciprocity conditions" icon="arrow-left-right">
  Oregon reciprocal licenses are available to holders of Washington (01) general journey level electrician certificates who completed an 8,000-hour apprenticeship with at least 576 classroom hours and passed Washington exams. Holders of a master (01) general journey level electrician certificate are also eligible.
</Accordion>

## Types of licenses

Washington offers credentials across contractor registration, electrical certification, plumbing certification, asbestos certification, and telecommunications. Use these lists when you need to confirm the exact credential name.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Electricians" icon="bolt" defaultOpen={true}>
    * General (01)
    * Residential (02)
    * Pump & Irrigation (03)
    * Domestic Well (03A)
    * Signs (04)
    * Limited Energy (06)
    * HVAC/Refrigeration (06A)
    * HVAC/Refrigeration – Restricted (06B)
    * Nonresidential Maintenance (07)
    * Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance & Lighting Retrofit (07A)
    * Residential Maintenance (07B)
    * Restricted Nonresidential Maintenance (07C)
    * Appliance Repair (07D)
    * Equipment Repair (07E)
    * Door, Gate and Similar Systems (10)
    * Master Electrician
    * Electrical Administrator
    * Electrical Trainee
    * Electrical Contractor
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Plumbing" icon="tool">
    * Journey Level Plumber (PL01)
    * Residential (PL02)
    * Pump and Irrigation (PL03)
    * Domestic Well (PL03A)
    * Residential Service (PL04)
    * Medical Gas Installer (MG01)
    * Medical Gas Endorsement
    * Backflow Specialty Plumber (PL30)
    * Trainee Plumber
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Asbestos" icon="flame">
    * Asbestos Worker
    * Asbestos Supervisor
    * Asbestos Contractor
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Telecom" icon="building">
    * Telecommunication Contractor
    * Telecommunication Administrator
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## See also

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="West region guide" icon="map" href="/docs/jurisdictions/regions/west">
    Browse all West jurisdictions for comparison.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contractors guide" icon="hard-hat" href="/docs/personas/contractor">
    Cross-state guidance for contractors evaluating new jurisdictions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Regulators guide" icon="shield-check" href="/docs/personas/regulatory-staff">
    Cross-state guidance for comparing regulatory models and agency structures.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

**Neighboring jurisdictions with reciprocity ties:**

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Idaho" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/idaho">
    Journey level plumber reciprocity with Washington since 1996.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Oregon" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/oregon">
    Conditional electrical (01 General Journey Level) reciprocity with Washington.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>