Commercial Telephone Solicitor
Any business making unsolicited commercial telephone calls and selling goods or products during the call is required to have a Commercial Telephone Solicitor endorsement.
It is also required for those who offer free prizes by mail and invite a telephone response.
Exceptions from coverage include, but are not limited to:
- Those soliciting for educational, political, or charitable purposes.
- Those who sell to businesses who either resell the product or use it for manufacturing.
Licensing requirements and additional supporting documents
- Business License Application.
- Commercial Telephone Solicitor Addendum.
- Personal/Criminal History – Commercial Telephone Solicitor.
- One for each manager who is in charge of the business operations at the location.
- Depending on your type of business structure:
- Sole Proprietor—one for the proprietor.
- Partnership—one for each partner.
- Limited Partnership—one for the general partner.
- Corporation—one for each officer (president, vice president, secretary and treasurer).
- Limited Liability Company—one for each member or manager.
State endorsement |
Fee |
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Commercial Telephone Solicitor |
$82 |
Additional fees | Fee |
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State tax registration | $0 |
Registering your business name as a trade name | $5 |
Business License Application fee | Variable fee |
How to apply
Online
Add a state endorsement to your business
Apply for a new business license
Online assistance
Setting up your business licensing and tax account
How to add a state endorsement
By mail
Complete the licensing requirements above and mail to:
Olympia, WA 98507-9034