Punch board and pull-tab service business permit

Learn how to apply for a punch board / pull-tab service business permit, including applications and training information.

Who can apply for a punch board and pull-tab service business permit

If you are a commercial business, you may apply for a punch board and pull-tab service business permit if you:

  • Reconcile sales, prizes, and cash on hand for punch board and pull-tab series
  • Complete records we require
  • Store punch boards and pull-tab series removed from play.

The owners or employees of the punch boards and pull-tab service business must not be employees of the operator.

The owners or employees of the punch boards and pull-tab service business must not provide management advice to the operator.

The punch board and pull-tab service business must apply for a gambling service supplier license if combined gross billings exceed $30,000 during the permit period.

Learn more about the licensing requirements for commercial businesses.

About punch board and pull-tab service business permits

How to apply

In addition to all the materials outlined in our licensing process, the complete application includes the application fee.

Apply for a license online through MyAccount unless you're approved for an online waiver. You must be registered for SecureAccess Washington (SAW).

Visit the Washington State Legislature site to see if you qualify for an online waiver (apps.leg.wa.gov)

Learn how to register for MyAccount 

  1. Use your SAW username and password to log in to MyAccount 
  2. In the MyAccount home page, click on your name and choose Profile in the drop-down menu
  3. Click the 'Create Organization Request' button
  4. Start typing your organization trade name. If you're in the process of purchasing an existing licensed business, enter your legal entity name and 'Create New Organization'. Complete the form for the new organization. Any field with a red asterisk is a required field. Submit the form
  5. In the Application tab, click 'New License Application' button
  6. Select the license type of the gambling activity you're applying for and complete all required fields to submit your application
  7. Pay for the application fee in the Billing and Payment tab.

For an example, see model for Punch Board / Pull-Tab Service Business Permit (PDF, 1.5 MB)

Required training

After we grant your permit, you have 30 days to complete your required training:

Renewing your permit

This permit expires each year. Learn more about how to renew your permit.

Reporting changes to your permit

There are certain changes you must tell us about. Learn how to report changes to your permit.