City of Monroe license
Who needs a license?
The City of Monroe requires all businesses located within the city limits to have a general business license. City approval is required for initial issuance. Businesses physically located outside Monroe city limits aren’t required to be licensed by Monroe in order to conduct business within city limits.
Exempt businesses
Some businesses may be exempt from getting a city business license. For more information, please contact the city directly.
Under what circumstances is a business license denied?
A license may be denied to a business for any of the following reasons:
- If the application is incomplete or if it contains any material misrepresentation.
- If the application does not propose adequate measures for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare. These measures must address pedestrian and vehicle traffic control, security, avoiding public nuisances, and avoiding consumer fraud.
How to apply
Fees
| City license |
Fee |
| Monroe general business license |
$50 |
| Monroe 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 Monroe
806 W Main Street
Monroe, WA 98272
Phone: 360-794-7400
Fax: 360-794-4007
www.ci.monroe.wa.us
