Washington Contractor's License Bond Name Change Rider is a type of surety bond that contractors who are licensed in the state of Washington must obtain in order to make a name change to their business or trade name. This rider is also known as a Continuation Bond and is used to guarantee faithful compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This rider is often required when a contractor is changing the name of their business to something different from the original name used for their contractor’s license. It is also required when a contractor has added a partner or changed the ownership of the business. The bond guarantees that the contractor will continue to operate under the same terms and conditions established by the state of Washington. There are two different types of Washington Contractor's License Bond Name Change Riders: a single bond and a multiple bond. The single bond covers one business name change, while the multiple bond covers multiple name changes.