City of Tumwater license
Who needs a license?
The City of Tumwater requires all businesses located within the city limits, or who conduct business within the city limits to be licensed with the city. This requirement includes canvassers, peddlers, solicitors, and mobile units.
How to apply
Fees
| City license |
Fee |
| Tumwater general business license |
$50 |
| Tumwater 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 or submit a copy of the business' IRS 501(c) certificate with their Business License Application. Nonprofit organizations located outside of the city are exempt from city licensure.
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 Tumwater
Phone: 360-754-4136
www.ci.tumwater.wa.us
