Starting October 1: Some business services are now subject to retail sales tax, as required by state law, ESSB 5814. When you buy these services, vendors should add sales tax to your bill. If you sell these services, you should begin collecting retail sales tax. Learn more about Services newly subject to retail sales tax.
Lottery Retailer
Any businesses selling Washington State Lottery products is required to have a Lottery Retailer endorsement.
Requirements
- Applicants must certify that they comply with federal, state, and agency accessibility requirements, and provide a personal and criminal history.
- The Lottery also requires an electronic funds transfer account to transfer Lottery sales debits and credits.
Note: The Lottery will separately charge retailers a one-time $200 set-up fee, and weekly equipment and support fees. For more information, contact the Lottery at 360-819-0719 or 1-800-545-7510.
Licensing requirements and additional supporting documents
- Business License Application.
- Submit the following forms to the Washington State Lottery Commission:
- Authorization for Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Lottery Accessibility Affidavit.
- Wireless Agreement.
- Personal/Criminal History Statement
Note: Lottery only requires page one of this document for each of the following:- Sole proprietor and spouse.
- Corporate officers.
- Partners and spouses.
- Limited partners who hold more than 10% interest in the business.
- Financiers.
- Managers.
- Limited liability company members or managers.
- Stockholders that hold 10% of the issued stock.
Washington's Lottery
PO Box 43031
Olympia, WA 98504-3031
State endorsement |
Fee |
---|---|
Lottery Retailer |
$25 (one-time, nonrefundable) |
Lottery Set-up fee |
$200 (one-time) |
Additional fees | Fee |
---|---|
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