Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service
Please Note
We are a service company that can help you file with the Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service. We are not associated with this nor any other government agency. We offer paid services and software to help you file. You are not required to purchase our service to file - you may file directly with this agency without using our service.
Contact Information
State of Washington Business Licensing Service
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507
Phone: 1-800-451-7985
Fax: 360-705-6699
Web: Home
Email: bls@dor.wa.gov
Licenses
We track the following licenses with the Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.
Washington Collection Agency Branch Endorsement
| Agency: | Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service |
| Bond Requirements: | $5,000 surety bond for each location. |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $19 business license fee + $550 endorsement fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $550 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of initial issuance. |
Washington Collection Agency Endorsement
| Agency: | Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service |
| Bond Requirements: | $5,000 surety bond. |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $19 business license fee + $850 endorsement fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $850 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of initial issuance. |
Companies acting as employment agencies in Washington must obtain the following licenses before offering employment services. Applications usually require proof of incorporation or a certificate of authority.
Washington Out-of-State Collection Agency Branch Endorsement
| Agency: | Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service |
| Bond Requirements: | $5,000 surety bond for each location. |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $19 business license fee + $275 endorsement fee. |
| Notes: | The endorsement fee for an out-of-state license is waived if the state where the collection agency (main or branch office) is located requires a license or registration but does not require a fee for similar out-of-state collection agencies. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $275 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of initial issuance. |
| Notes: | The endorsement fee for an out-of-state license is waived if the state where the collection agency (main or branch office) is located requires a license or registration but does not require a fee for similar out-of-state collection agencies. |
Washington Out-of-State Collection Agency Endorsement
| Agency: | Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service |
| Bond Requirements: | $5,000 surety bond. |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $19 business license fee + $425 endorsement fee. |
| Notes: | The endorsement fee for an out-of-state license is waived if the state where the collection agency (main or branch office) is located requires a license or registration but does not require a fee for similar out-of-state collection agencies. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $425 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of initial issuance. |
| Notes: | The endorsement fee for an out-of-state license is waived if the state where the collection agency (main or branch office) is located requires a license or registration but does not require a fee for similar out-of-state collection agencies. |
Washington Shopkeeper License
| Agency: | Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $55 per location. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $55 per location. |
| Due: | Annually |
Washington Trade Name Registration
Initial Registration
Trade Name or DBA
| Agency: | Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service |
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $24 |
| Is registration mandatory?: | Filing a trade name registration is required for any person or entity intending to conduct business under an assumed name. |
| County Level Filing: | Filing is not required at the county level. |
| Does registration prevent others from using the name I choose?: | Registration of a trade name does not offer name protection. The right to use belongs to the first to use the name in connection with their business. |
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Registration Renewal
Trade Name or DBA
Not required
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