Manufacturer of equipment and supplies

Learn how to apply for an equipment and supplies manufacturers license, including applications, training information, and recordkeeping requirements.

Who can apply for a manufacturer license

You must apply for a manufacturer license if you:

  • Make or assemble a completed piece or pieces of gambling equipment for use in authorized gambling activities
  • Convert, modify, combine, add to, or remove parts or components of any gambling equipment for use in authorized gambling activities
  • Manufacture group 12 amusement games.

Gambling equipment means any device, gambling-related software, expendable supply, or any other paraphernalia used as a part of gambling or to make gambling possible.

See what falls under the definition of gambling equipment (app.leg.wa.gov).

You must show your ability to comply with all manufacturing, quality control, and operations restrictions imposed on authorized gambling equipment that you want to manufacture or market for use in Washington State.

The licensing process may include an on-site review of your manufacturing equipment and process for each separate type of authorized gambling equipment to ensure compliance capability.

Learn more about the licensing requirements for commercial businesses.

About manufacturing activities

Visit the Washington State Legislature site to see all the rules that govern manufacturers (apps.leg.wa.gov).

Manufacturer representative information

If your business has any employees, they may need to apply for a manufacturer representative license. 

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

Learn what a substantial interest holder is (app.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
  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.

Current licensees: Add manufacturer activities to your existing gambling license

If you already have an active gambling license with us and would like to add manufacturer as a new activity: 

  1. Use your SAW username and password to log in to MyAccount 
  2. Click on the Application tab. In the drop-down menu, click on Application
  3. Click 'New License Application' button
  4. Select the license type of the gambling activity you're applying for and complete all required fields to submit your application
  5. Pay for the application fee in the Billing and Payment tab.

Required training

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

Required recordkeeping

You must:

  • Keep records to provide in case we audit your business
  • Use the double entry accounting method
  • Update your records monthly.

Retaining your records

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

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.