Licensing fees for commercial organizations, other businesses, and individuals
Effective October 18, 2024, all organizational licenses will expire June 30, regardless of when the license was issued.
For a complete list of fees for commercial stimulant organizations, visit the Washington State Legislature site for all the commercial stimulant organization license fees (apps.leg.wa.gov).
For a complete list of fees for other businesses, visit the Washington State Legislature site for all other business license fees (apps.leg.wa.gov).
For a complete list of fees for individuals, visit the Washington State Legislature site for all the individual license fees (apps.leg.wa.gov).
These lists are intended to provide information about annual fees and do not cover all situations where fees are due.
When a gross gambling receipt rate is present, the base license fee is credited toward the amount due on the quarterly license report. For example, if your base license fee is $70 and your calculated quarterly license fee is $90 for the first quarter, $20 is due.
Fees for commercial stimulant organizations
|
License type |
Base license |
Gross gambling receipt rate (reported and due quarterly) |
Maximum annual license |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Card games - non house-banked |
$70 |
1.550% |
$32,000 |
|
Card games - house-banked |
$11,000 |
1.550% |
$64,000 |
|
Punch boards / Pull-tabs |
$770 |
1.516% |
$20,800 |
Fees for other businesses
Annual licenses or permits
|
License type |
Base license |
Gross gambling receipts rate |
Maximum annual license |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Agricultural fair bingo (annual permit) |
$220 |
- |
- |
|
Call centers for enhanced raffles |
$5,280 |
- |
- |
|
Commercial amusement games |
$550 plus $70 per approved location |
1.198% |
$17,600 |
|
Distributor |
$770 |
1.516% |
$11,200 |
|
Fundraising event distributor |
$310 |
1.516% |
$1,600 |
|
Linked bingo prize providers |
$1,650 |
0.048% |
$32,000 |
|
Manufacturer |
$1,650 |
1.516% |
$40,000 |
|
Manufacturer's special sales permit |
$275 |
- |
- |
|
Punch board / Pull-tab service business permit |
$275 |
- |
- |
|
Gambling service supplier |
$330 |
1.516% |
$11,200 |
|
$30,000 |
- |
- |
|
|
Mid-level sports wagering vendor |
$5,000 |
- |
- |
|
Ancillary sports wagering vendor |
$2,000 |
- |
- |
Events or permits
|
License or permit type |
Base license |
Gross gambling receipts rate | Maximum annual license |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Recreational Gaming Activity |
$70 |
- |
- |
|
Special Property Bingo |
$35 |
- |
- |
Fees for individuals
|
License type |
New Application |
Annual renewal |
Additional employer or change of employer |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Call center for enhanced raffle representative |
$275 |
$170 |
- |
|
Card room employee license - non house-banked (Class A) |
$200 |
$95 |
$65 |
|
Card room employee license - Class F and house-banked (Class B) |
$275 (in-state); $340 (out-of-state) |
$170 |
$65 |
|
Charitable or nonprofit gambling manager |
$200 |
$95 |
$95 |
|
Commercial gambling manager |
$200 |
$95 |
$95 |
|
Distributor representative |
$275 |
$170 |
$65 |
|
Linked bingo prize provider representative |
$275 |
$170 |
$65 |
|
Manufacturer representative |
$275 |
$170 |
$65 |
|
Gambling service supplier representative |
$275 |
$170 |
$65 |
|
Major sports wagering vendor representative |
$275 |
$170 |
$65 |
|
Mid-level sports wagering vendor representative |
$275 |
$170 |
$65 |
|
Ancillary sports wagering vendor representative |
$275 |
$170 |
$65 |
Class B card room employees must pay the out-of-state application fee if over the last ten years the applicant lived outside of Washington state for six non-consecutive months or more.
Military personnel - if your license expires while you are on active military service, you may apply to have your license reissued at the renewal fee rate. We must receive your application within six months after completion of your active military service. You must provide evidence of the completion date of active military service.