Six-layer review framework
Board credential
Integrity Shield verification for residential construction
An independent standards mark for contractors serving King County, Snohomish County, Seattle, Edmonds, and neighboring Pacific Northwest communities. Not a government license, permit, warranty, or paid placement — a forensic stewardship screen.
Stewardship field context (illustrative)
Purpose
One mark, two audiences — clarity for homeowners and a public standard for firms that choose stewardship over marketing shortcuts.
For homeowners
The Stamp of Trust signals that a contractor was reviewed against the Board’s Integrity Shield — financial, technical, accountability, local, license, and permit-ownership expectations. Always re-check Washington L&I status before you hire.
For contractors
The Board does not sell placement. Firms that complete the application checklist and clear the six Integrity Shield layers may display the Official Stamp of Trust on their site and project materials while status remains current.
Integrity Shield
The Stamp of Trust rests on the Integrity Shield — six educational and editorial layers the Board of Project Stewardship uses to organize due diligence. Checkable signals, not a single marketing claim.
Licensing alone is not enough. The Board reviews bonding capacity against active project loads. Over-leveraged firms do not receive the Stamp of Trust — reducing homeowner exposure to liens and abandoned jobsites.
Portfolios are reviewed against architecture and construction reference standards using the McMorrough Protocol — an editorial lens for drawings, detailing, and completed work. Not a professional license or certification.
Every verified engagement expects a designated Project Steward — a single point of accountability who champions the homeowner’s vision against scope creep and budget drift. No salesman handoffs.
Competence where the work happens: King County, Snohomish County, Seattle, Edmonds, and neighboring jurisdictions — including permitting paths, height limits, view corridors, and critical-area rules where they apply.
Preference for firms with active Washington contractor registration. Homeowners should re-verify status at the official L&I Verify portal before hiring. The Board is not L&I.
Clear answers on who pulls and owns each permit, who schedules inspections, and who closes corrections before cover-up. The Board of Project Stewardship does not issue permits.
Credential process
A multi-step path for contractors operating in the Pacific Northwest who want to signal Board-reviewed stewardship — not a one-click badge purchase.
Step 1
Gather UBI, L&I contractor ID, insurance certificates, and three Seismic Category D framing case studies. Confirm a named Project Steward for active work.
Step 2
Send the checklist package to editorial@boardofprojectstewardship.com with subject line “Stamp of Trust application.”
Step 3
Editorial review across all six Integrity Shield layers, including technical review under the McMorrough Protocol and local jurisdictional evidence.
Step 4
If approved, you receive permission to display the Official Stamp of Trust embed while your status remains current. Status can be withdrawn if records lapse.
Application requirements
Core package requirements drawn from the Board’s published Stamp of Trust criteria. Integrity Shield layers 5–6 reinforce license and permit-ownership expectations.
Official checklist · Board of Project Stewardship
Credential applicationActive UBI & L&I Contractor ID
Submit current Washington business and contractor registration identifiers for verification against public records.
Three Seismic Category D framing case studies
Provide documentation demonstrating Seismic Category D framing competence on completed or permitted projects.
General Liability Insurance — $2M minimum
Proof of active GL coverage at or above the $2M minimum stated in Board Stamp criteria.
Stewardship Code of Ethics (transparency)
Written agreement to the Stewardship Code of Ethics regarding transparency with homeowners and the Board.
WA L&I standing (Integrity Shield layer 5)
Maintain active Washington contractor registration; homeowners will be directed to re-verify at L&I Verify.
Permit ownership clarity (Integrity Shield layer 6)
Be prepared to state who pulls and owns permits, schedules inspections, and closes corrections on Board-reviewed work.
Questions or submissions: editorial@boardofprojectstewardship.com
Display your status
Verified contractors may embed the Official Stamp of Trust on their website. Keep the link live so homeowners can confirm the Board page.
How the embed appears on a light contractor site.
The badge is descriptive. It does not claim government approval or guarantee project performance.
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Step 1
Use the Copy Code button above to place the Stamp of Trust snippet on your clipboard.
Step 2
Add the snippet to your footer, About page, or project landing templates where homeowners look for credentials.
Step 3
Do not strip the href. The badge must continue to open the Board Stamp of Trust page so status remains checkable.
For homeowners
Treat the Stamp as one signal among several. Always confirm state registration independently — verify the contractor, not just the badge.
Official
Washington State contractor registration — source of truth for license status.
Board guide
Educational walkthrough for using the L&I portal with Good Steward habits.
Directories
Browse Board shortlists for King & Snohomish Counties and related trades.
FAQ
No. It is an independent editorial credential from the Board of Project Stewardship. Washington contractor registration is issued by L&I — always verify there.
No. The Board publishes construction standards and contractor directories. It does not perform construction under the Board name and does not sell contractor leads.
Six stewardship layers: Financial Solvency; Technical Review / McMorrough Protocol; Project Steward; Local Mastery; WA L&I License; and Permit ownership.
That must be explicit in your contract. The Board expects clear permit ownership and inspection accountability; the Board itself does not issue permits.
Use Washington Labor & Industries’ public contractor verification service at secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/. Because registration status can change, check it directly when making hiring decisions.
No. The Stamp is awarded after review against Board criteria. Placement is not sold as advertising inventory on this credential page.