Distributor representative

Who can apply for a distributor representative license

You must apply for a distributor's representative license if you:

• Are employed by a licensed distributor to:
  • Sell
  • Promote
  • Provide that distributor's gambling equipment or supplies.
• Supervise those who do.

If you are a substantial interest holder in a gambling distributor, you do not need an individual license to perform representative duties connected with that licensed business.

Learn what a substantial interest holder is (app.leg.wa.gov)

About distributor's representatives

Visit the Washington State Legislature site to see all the rules that govern distributor's representatives (apps.leg.wa.gov).

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. If you are not yet linked to your employer's MyAccount, this is how to request to be linked. 
4. Start typing your employer's organization name. Select the correct organization and request the role of 'Employee'. Any field with a red asterisk is a required field. Submit the form
5. The Super User for the organization will get the request and either approve or reject
6. Once you are linked as an employee to the organization, individual applications initiated by you will be routed to your employer
7. In the Application tab, click 'Apply for a New License' button
8. Select the license type of license you're applying for and complete all required fields to submit your application
9. The application will be routed to your employer for review, signature, and submission to us
10. If the application is approved by the employer, either you or the employer can pay for the application fee in the Billing and Payment tab
11. Mail your completed fingerprint cards (2 if ink rolled, 1 if live scanned). See address below.

Applying online as the employer

1. Use your SAW username and password to log in to MyAccount
2. Go to the Application tab and select Application from the drop-down menu
3. Click 'New Employee License Application' button
4. Complete all required fields
5. Submit and pay for the application in Billing and Payment
6. Mail the employee's completed fingerprint cards (2 if ink rolled, 1 if live scanned). See address below.

Mailing address for fingerprint cards

For US Mail (No UPS or FedEx)

Washington State Gambling Commission
PO Box 42400
Olympia WA 98504-2400

For UPS, FedEx, and overnight packages

Washington State Gambling Commission
4565 7th Avenue SE
Lacey WA 98503

Required training and recordkeeping

After we grant your license, you have 30 days to complete your required training. Review the following WAC rules thoroughly to ensure that you are in compliance with your activity:

• 230-06 Rules for all licensees (app.leg.wa.gov)
• 230-07 Charitable and Nonprofit Rules (app.leg.wa.gov)
• 230-09 Fund-Raising Event Rules (app.leg.wa.gov)
• 230-13 Amusement game rules (app.leg.wa.gov)

Please review the following handouts:

• Distributors, Service Suppliers and their Representatives Orientation Information (PDF, 30 KB)
• Authorized Amusement Games Attachment (PDF, 35 KB)
• Information Required with License Application for Commercial Amusement Games (app.leg.wa.gov)

Use these handouts to help you keep records that meet our standards:

You must:

• Keep records to provide in case we audit your business
• Complete the records within 15 days of the last day of each month, every month.

• Fund-Raising Event Records Packet (PDF, 2 MB)
• Limited Fund-Raising Event Records Packet (PDF, 150 KB)
• Checklist for Fund-Raising Event Inspection (PDF, 75 KB)

Retaining your records

You must retain the records for 3 years from the end of your fiscal year.

Current licensees: Add or change your employer

If you are a licensed distributor representative and want to work for an additional or different employer, the new employer will complete the 'Add a New Employee' application in their MyAccount.

Renewing your license

Licenses expire each year. Learn more about how to renew your license.

Reporting changes to your license

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