City of Milton license
Who needs a license?
The City of Milton requires all businesses located within the city limits, or who conduct business within the city limits, to be licensed with the city. City approval is required for initial issuance.
Exempt businesses
Some businesses may be exempt from getting a city business license. For more information, please contact the city directly.
How to apply
Fees
| City license |
Fee |
| Milton general business license |
$88 |
| Milton nonprofit business license* |
No fee |
| Other fees that may apply |
Fee |
| State tax registration |
No fee |
| Registering your business name as trade name |
$5 |
| Business License Application fee |
$15 (non-refundable) |
*Businesses qualify for the nonprofit license if they are registered with the Office of the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation.
Contact information
State of Washington
Business Licensing Service
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034
Phone: 1-800-451-7985
Email: BLS@dor.wa.gov
Fax: 360-705-6699
Office hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mailing information
Please remember to enclose all necessary documents and fees with your completed application. Incomplete submissions will result in a delay in your licensure.
It is important that you contact our office, in writing, with any changes in address.
Regulatory questions
City of Milton
1000 Laurel St
Milton, WA 98354
Phone: 253-922-8733
Fax: 253-517-2385
www.cityofmilton.net
