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.
Weighing and Measuring Devices
Any businesses where any of the following devices are used to determine the charges for a product or service based on weight or measure is required to have a Weighing and Measuring Devices endorsement.
Licensing requirements and additional supporting documents
State endorsement |
Fee |
---|---|
Scales |
|
Small: 0–400 lbs. |
$16 |
Intermediate: 401–5,000 lbs. |
$60 |
Large: more than 5,000 lbs. |
$120 |
Railroad Track |
$1,200 |
Motor Fuel Meters |
|
Low: 20 gallons or less per minute |
$16 |
Intermediate: more than 20, but not more than 150 gallons per minute |
$50 |
High: more than 150 gallons per minute |
$75 |
Electric Vehicles |
|
Electric Vehicle Supply Port Level 2 |
$20 |
Electric Vehicle Supply Port DC Fast Charge |
$40 |
LP Gas Meters |
|
Small: dispenser diameter of 1 inch or smaller |
$40 |
Large: dispenser diameter greater than 1 inch |
$80 |
Miscellaneous Meters |
|
Fabric Meter (for bolt cloth and similar material) |
$15 |
Cordage Meter (for ropes, cables, and similar material) |
$15 |
Mass Flow Meter (calculates mass of product flowing through meter) |
$300 |
Taxi Meter (used in a vehicle for hire) |
$40 |
(Fees shown for each individual device.)
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