City of Port Orchard license
Who needs a license?
The City of Port Orchard requires a general business license for businesses operating within the city limits of Port Orchard, including businesses physically located outside city limits that perform services for customers inside city limits. 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 |
| Port Orchard general business license |
$30
($35 starting April 1, 2011) |
| Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard
216 Prospect St
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone: 360-876-7020
Fax: 360-895-9029
www.cityofportorchard.us
