Required Licenses & Certifications
*Please make sure any painting contractor you work with
has all of these things – IT’S THE LAW!*
1. Washington State Certificate of Business Formation
(Does not expire – continues as long as the business is operating legally.)
2. Washington State Business License
(Does not expire – continues as long as the business is operating legally.)
3. IRS Employee Identification Number Assignment
(Does not expire – continues as long as the business is operating legally.)
4. EPA Lead Firm Certification
(Expires 1/31/2021)
5A. Darryl Whalen Lead Renovator Certification
(Expires 02.26.2020)
5B. Thomas Mower Lead Renovator Certification
(Expires 03.04.2020)
6. Labor & Industries Contractor License
(Expires 2/18/2019)
7 . Certificate of Business Bond
(Does not expire – continues as long as the bond and insurance policy are maintained without any changes, or cancelled.)
8. Certificate of Business Insurance
(Expires 1/23/2018)
9. City of Seattle Business License
(Expires 12/31/2018)
10. Washington State Department Of Revenue Reseller Permit
(Expires 12/31/2018)
11. Vehicle Liability Insurance Policy
(Ongoing Policy)
Beyond the Requirements – Additional Education & Training
12. Essentials for Healthy Housing Practitioners Training
(Completed January 2010)
13 . Master Home Environmentalist Training
(Completed Spring 2010)