About Verifying Workers' Comp Coverage

Does your contractor or other employer have a paid-up workers' comp account?

Verify that employers and building trades contractors are registered as a business in Washington and in good standing with L&I by using these online services.

Employers

Verify that an employer's workers' comp coverage is paid up.

Building trades

Verify that a building trades contractor is registered, bonded and insured to work in Washington.

Check L&I's list of infractions issued to building trades contractors and plumbers.

Verify that an employer or independent contractor's Department of Revenue tax registration account is active (www.dor.wa.gov).

Farm labor contractors

Verify that a Farm Labor Contractor is licensed by Washington State.

About employer and building trades contractor verification services

• What is the Employer Liability Certificate (Certificate of Coverage), who needs it and why.
• Guide to using the employer and contractor verification services.
• You might have to pay someone else's workers' comp premiums.

More information about hiring contractors in Washington State:

• Hiring a Contractor or Remodeler: What You Should Know  (F625‑084‑000)
  Questions to ask and precautions to take.
• A Guide to Hiring Independent Contractors in Washington State (F101‑063‑000)
  You might be an employer and not know it. Use this to determine when you are required to pay workers' compensation premiums and unemployment tax for those you hire. Also, if it's your job site, you'll learn about wage, hour and safety requirements.