About Washington Licenses

Washington occupational licenses are administered by the Department of Licensing (DOL), the Department of Health, and dozens of other agencies under RCW Title 18. License verification for over 250 professions including physicians, nurses, contractors, real estate brokers, and accountants runs through dol.wa.gov and doh.wa.gov.

Washington Licenses

Statewide Records

Boxing, Wrestling, Martial Arts
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Search Washington Department of Licensing records for licensed boxing, wrestling, and martial arts announcers, chiropractors, inspectors, judges, managers, matchmakers, participants, physicians, promoters, referees, seconds, and timekeepers.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Business Professional
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Search Washington State Department of Licensing records for general business and professional license verification.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Charities & Fundraisers
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Look up information on charitable organizations and commercial fundraisers registered with the Washington Secretary of State.
🌐 sos.wa.gov
Credit Unions
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Chartered Credit Unions licensed by the Washington Department of Financial Institutions.
🌐 dfi.wa.gov
Dental
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Washington State Department of Health Credential Lookup System for licensed dentists, denturists, dental assistants, dental anesthesiologists, hygienists, and dental faculty.
🌐 wahelms.my.site.com
Escrow
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Washington State Department of Financial Institutions index of licensed escrow companies, agents, and officers.
🌐 dfi.wa.gov
Gambling
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Washington State Gambling Commission licensee searches.
🌐 wsgc.wa.gov
Home Inspectors
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Search Washington Department of Licensing records for licensed Home Inspectors.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Hulk Haulers
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Select "Vehicle Transport and Disposal" in the endorsement menu to search Washington motor vehicle hulk hauler licenses.
🌐 secure.dor.wa.gov
Instructions
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Search the Washington Licensing Information database for contact information on how to obtain a license in Washington State. Browse alphabetically or search by keyword.
🌐 wa.gov
Insurance | Agencies
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Click on AGENCY SEARCH to search Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner records for licensed auto and home, boat, RV, motorcycle, commercial, health, disability, life, surety, title, travel, and annuity insurance agencies.
🌐 fortress.wa.gov
Insurance | Companies
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Click on Company Search to search Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner records for authorized insurance companies.
🌐 fortress.wa.gov
Lobbyists & Lobbyist Employers
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Search the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission lobbyist reports for registered lobbyists, employers of lobbyists, expenditure summary reports, and top spending & paid reports.
🌐 pdc.wa.gov
Marijuana
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Washington State license lookup for marijuana processors, producers, researchers, retailers, transportation, and medical marijuana.
🌐 secure.dor.wa.gov
Money & Checks
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Washington State Department of Financial Institutions search for licensed money transmitters, currency exchangers, check cashers, and check sellers.
🌐 dfi.wa.gov
Nurses
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Washington State Department of Health license lookup for registered nurses, nursing assistants, and licensed practical nurses.
🌐 wahelms.my.site.com
Payday Lenders
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Payday Lender license search from the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.
🌐 dfi.wa.gov
Podiatry
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Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons licensed with the Washington State Department of Health.
🌐 wahelms.my.site.com
Securities Filings
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Search the Washington State, Dept. of Financial Institutions, Division of Securities registration filings, including Securities, Franchise and Business Opportunity registration, exemption and notification filings, etc.
🌐 dfi.wa.gov
Tattoo, Body Art, Body Piercing
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Search Washington Department of Licensing records for licensed body art, body piercing, permanent cosmetics, and tattooing artists, operators, mobile units, and artist shops.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Trial Lawyers
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Search the membership directory of the Washington State Trial Bar Association by last name, specialty, city and/or state to view member information including name, firm, address, phone, fax, e-mail, Website and practice areas.
🌐 washingtonjustice.org
Veterinary
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Washington State Department of Health Lookup for licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
🌐 wahelms.my.site.com

Federal Records

Appraisers | FFIEC
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Certified Washington State appraisers lookup from the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council.
🌐 asc.gov

County Records

Architects
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Washington professional license lookup for Architects & Architect Corporations. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Auctioneers
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Washington professional license lookup for Auctioneers. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Bail Bond Agencies & Agents
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Washington professional license lookup for Bail Bond Agents & Agencies. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Barbers
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Scroll down to "Cosmetology" in the Washington professional license lookup to search for barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, and manicurists. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Camping Resorts
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Washington professional license lookup for Camping Resorts. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Cemeteries
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Washington professional license lookup for Cemeteries & Crematories. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Child Care Providers
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Search the Child Care Resource and Referral Network for licensed child care providers by zip code or County.
🌐 dcyf.wa.gov
Collection Agents
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Washington professional license lookup for Collection Agencts. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Construction Contractors
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Use this Washington State Department of Labor and Industries service to search for licensed Construction Contractors by name, type of license, city, county, license number, or UBI number.
🌐 secure.lni.wa.gov
Contractors
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Use this Washington State Department of Labor and Industries service to search for licensed plumber contractors by name, type of license, city, county, license number, or UBI number.
🌐 secure.lni.wa.gov
Cosmetology
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Washington professional license lookup for barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, manicurists. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Court Reporters
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Washington professional license lookup for Court Reporters. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Electricians
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Use this Washington State Department of Labor and Industries service to search for licensed plumber contractors by name, type of license, city, county, license number, or UBI number.
🌐 secure.lni.wa.gov
Elevator Contractors
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Use this Washington State Department of Labor and Industries service to search for licensed elevator contractors, mechanics, and trainess by name, type of license, city, county, license number, or UBI number.
🌐 secure.lni.wa.gov
Engineers
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Washington professional license lookup for Professional Engineers. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Estheticians
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Scroll down to "Cosmetology" in the Washington professional license lookup to search for barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, and manicurists. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Funeral
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Washington professional license lookup for Funeral Directors, Embalmers & Crematory. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Geologists
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Washington professional license lookup for Geologists. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Land Surveyors
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Washington professional license lookup for Land Surveyors. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Landscape Architects
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Washington professional license lookup for Landscape Architects. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Limousine
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Washington professional license lookup for limousine services. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Manicurists
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Scroll down to "Cosmetology" in the Washington professional license lookup to search for barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, and manicurists. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Medical Gas Plumbers
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Use this Washington State Department of Labor and Industries service to search for licensed Medical Gas Plumber contractors by name, type of license, city, county, license number, or UBI number.
🌐 secure.lni.wa.gov
Notaries
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Washington professional license lookup for Notaries. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
On-Site Wastewater
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Washington professional license lookup for On-Site Wastewater licensees. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Plumbers
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Use this Washington State Department of Labor and Industries service to search for licensed plumber contractors by name, type of license, city, county, license number, or UBI number.
🌐 secure.lni.wa.gov
Private Investigators
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Washington professional license lookup for Private Investigators. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Professional Athletics
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Washington professional license lookup for professional athletics - boxing, martials arts & wrestling. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Real Estate
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Washington professional license lookup for Real Estate brokers and salespersons. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Security Guards
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Washington professional license lookup for Security Guards. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Timeshares
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Washington professional license lookup for Timeshares. Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov
Travel Agents
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Washington professional license lookup for travel agents (Seller of Travel). Search by profession, business or personal name, birth date, license number, city or county.
🌐 dol.wa.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I verify a Washington professional license?

Use the issuing board's online lookup linked under Statewide; results show name, license #, status, and discipline.

Is license verification free?

Yes — all state license lookups are free public services.

What if a license isn't listed?

Some niche or local licenses are issued by city/county or a different agency; check the relevant board.

Does a clean record guarantee competence?

No — it shows the license is current with no recorded discipline; it doesn't assess work quality.