Renew or update business license
Renew and print
- Renew a business license
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- On dor.wa.gov click the Log in button.
- Enter your SAW User ID and Password, then click Log In.
- On the My DOR Services page, click the Get Started button.
- On the Business License panel, click the Renew Business License link.
- Review the information on the Renew Endorsements page, then click Next.
- If you have state endorsements to renew, complete all requested information for each endorsement and click Next to continue.
- On the City License Endorsement page, review the information and complete the required fields, if applicable.
- Click Next.
- Review the Trade Names, you can add or cancel names here, and then click Next.
- On the Endorsement/Fee Overview page, review the fees and click Next.
- Select the payment type you wish to use and follow the prompts. More information on payment options.
- ACH Debit/E-Check will deduct the payment from the bank account you select on the next page.
- Credit Card will charge the credit card you provide on the next page. A 2.5% credit card processing fee is charged by a third party vendor for this service. You will be redirected to a private, third party vendor website to enter your credit card information.
- Review the information on the Summary page, then click Submit.
- On the Confirmation page, click OK.
- Print a business license
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- On dor.wa.gov click the Log in button.
- Enter your SAW User ID and Password, then click Log In.
- On the My DOR Services page, click the Get Started button.
- In the Business License panel, click the Print Business License link. Your Business License will appear in a new window. You can print from your web browser. Close the page to return to My DOR.
If you do not see the Print Business License link, please contact 360-705-6741 for assistance.
- Print a receipt for a renewal
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- On dor.wa.gov click the Log in button.
- Enter your SAW User ID and Password, then click Log In.
- On the My DOR Services page, click the Get Started button.
- On the account Summary page, click the More Options tab.
- In the Drafts and Submissions section, click View, Edit, or Print Drafts or Submissions.
- Click the Title link for the License Renewal submission.
- If your renewal has been submitted, but not processed, a link will be located under the Pending tab. If your renewal has been processed, the link will be located under the Processed tab.
- Click the Print link.
- Your business license renewal receipt will appear in a new window. You can print from your web browser. Close the page to return to My DOR.
Updates
- Hire employees or add optional coverage for owners
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- On dor.wa.gov click the Log in button.
- Enter your SAW User ID and Password, then click Log In.
- On the My DOR Services page, click the Get Started button.
- On the Business License panel, click Hire Employees/Minors or Add Optional Coverage.
- The Online Business License Application opens and the Hire employees and Add optional coverage for owners options are selected. Review and make any necessary edits, then click Next.
- If you would like language assistance with any follow-up communications from other Washington State agencies, answer Yes, and select your language.
- Click Next to continue.
- Review the information on the Owners & Officers page, and then click Next.
- Review the selections on the Optional Coverage page, and then click Next.
- Complete the required fields on the Hire Employees page, and then click Next.
- Indicate if you are going to hire minors. If yes, complete the required fields.
- Click Next to continue.
- Indicate if this is an out-of-state business with no Washington location or representatives. If yes, complete the required fields.
- Click Next to continue.
- Use the selector button to choose Yes or No on the Contractor Information page, and then click Next.
- Review the Endorsement/Fee Overview and then click Next.
- Select the payment type you wish to use and follow the prompts. More information on payment options.
- ACH Debit/E-Check will deduct the payment from the bank account you select on the next page.
- Credit Card will charge the credit card you provide on the next page. A 2.5% credit card processing fee is charged by a third party vendor for this service. You will be redirected to a private, third party vendor website to enter your credit card information.
- Review the information on the Summary page, then click Submit.
- On the Confirmation page, click OK.
- Update owner of officer (governing people)
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- On dor.wa.gov click the Log in button.
- Enter your SAW User ID and Password, then click Log In.
- On the My DOR Services page, click the Get Started button.
- In the Business License Account panel, click the Other Updates link.
- In the Names and Addresses section, click the Update Governing People link.
- Click the Update Governing People link, on the right of the page.
- To add a new governing person click the +Add a Governing Person link, complete the required fields, and click Add.
- To update a current governing person’s information, click the name of the governing person and update the necessary fields and click OK.
- To remove a governing person, click the Delete link next to their name.
- Click Next.
- Review the information and click Submit.
- On the Confirmation page, click OK.
- Add a city license or state endorsement
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- On dor.wa.gov click the Log in button.
- Enter your SAW User ID and Password, then click Log In.
- On the My DOR Services page, click the Get Started button.
- In the Business License panel, click the View/Add City or State Endorsements link.
- Click the Add City or State Endorsements link.
- The Online Business License Application opens and the Add state endorsements and the Add city endorsements options are selected. Review and make any necessary edits, then click Next.
- If you would like language assistance with any follow-up communications from other Washington State agencies, answer Yes, and select your language.
- Click Next.
- Check each city where you will be doing business. If a city is not listed, you will need to follow up with them directly. Then click Next.
- For each city, answer the requested information including first date of business, estimated gross revenue, and number of employees. Then click Next.
- Indicate if the business is applying for a nonprofit city license. If yes complete the required fields. Then click Next.
- Answer the required questions and click Next.
- Select the appropriate state endorsement(s) on the Endorsement Selection page, then click Next.
- For each endorsement, answer the requested information and click Next.
- On the Endorsement/Fee Overview page, review the fees and click Next.
- Select the payment type you wish to use and follow the prompts. More information on payment options.
- ACH Debit/E-Check will deduct the payment from the bank account you select on the next page.
- Credit Card will charge the credit card you provide on the next page. A 2.5% credit card processing fee is charged by a third party vendor for this service. You will be redirected to a private, third party vendor website to enter your credit card information.
- Review the information on the Summary page, then click Submit.
- On the Confirmation page, click OK.
- Add a new location
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- On dor.wa.gov click the Log in button.
- Log in by entering your SAW User ID and Password and then, click Log In.
- On the My DOR Services page, click Get Started.
- On the account Summary page, click the More Options tab.
- In the Licensing Services section, click the Apply for a Business License link.
- To add a location to an existing business, select the business. If the business does not appear in the list, enter the UBI number in the applicable field. If you are starting a new business, select Start a business in WA State.
- Click Next.
- Select the option to Open a new physical location, or if you are only traveling to another city select the account below and follow the prompts.
- Click Next.
- Review the required information and click Confirm to begin the Online Business License Application. Instructions for completing the application.