Reseller permit

• Print a copy of your reseller permit

• Apply for or renew a reseller permit

• Appeal a reseller permit denial

• Check the status of a reseller permit for a business

 

Print a copy of your reseller permit

You must be a tax account administrator to print a reseller permit.

1. Click the Log in button.
2. Enter your SAW user ID and password, and click the Log in button.
3. On the My DOR Services page, click Print your reseller print.
4. On the Select Customer page, select your business, and then click Next.
5. On the Select Account page, select the excise tax account, and then click Confirm.
6. In the Active Permit(s) table, click the Print Permit link.
7. A new browser will open and display the reseller permit. Use the browser menu to print or download a .PDF file of the reseller permit.

 

Apply for or renew a reseller permit

1. Click the Log in button.
2. Enter your SAW user ID and password, and click the Log in button.
3. On the My DOR Services page, click Get Started from your Business Licensing and Tax Home.
4. On your My DOR Business Licensing and Tax Home page, click Apply for/view a Reseller Permit in the I want to menu.
5. Click Apply for Reseller Permit.
6. Answer the questions on the page, and then click Submit.
7. To print the confirmation page, click Printable Receipt (PDF), and then click OK.

 

Appeal a reseller permit denial

You have two options for appealing a Reseller Permit denial:

• In writing
• Online

In writing
The Department of Revenue’s denial letter includes the reason for your denial as well as instructions for appealing the decision. The appeal must be filed within 21 days of the date of the letter. A Reseller Permit Appeal Petition form is available at dor.wa.gov/resellerpermit or by calling 360-705-6705.

Online

1. Click the Log in button.
2. Enter your SAW user ID and password, and click the Log in button.
3. On the My DOR Services page, click Get Started from your Business Licensing and Tax Home.
4. On your, My DOR Business Licensing and Tax Home page, click the Accounts tab.
5. Click the Excise Tax link for the desired business.
6. Click the Reseller Permit tab.
7. In the row for the denied application, click the Appeal link.
8. Select the button corresponding to the reason for your appeal.
9. Enter your reason for believing the denial decision is incorrect in the text box. If you have any supporting documentation, attach the file.
10. Click the button corresponding to the person completing the appeal.
    •  If you are the owner, corporate officer or partner of the business, click the declaration box and enter required information.
    •  If you are an authorized representative for the business, click the declaration box and enter required information.
     
11. Click the Submit button.
12. You can print your confirmation number by clicking Printable View. When you’re done, close the browser tab and click the OK button.

 

Check the status of a reseller permit for a business

If you have the reseller permit number:

1. From the Department of Revenue Home page (dor.wa.gov), in the I Want To… box, click Look up a business.
2. On the Business Lookup page, click the Reseller Permit button.
3. Enter the Reseller Permit number in the appropriate field.
4. Click the Search button.
5. The results of your search will display. Click the business name in the search results to view tax information including reseller permit status.

Check the status by business name:

1. From the Department of Revenue Home page (dor.wa.gov), in the I Want To… box, click Look up a business.
2. On the Business Lookup page displays, click the Tax Account button.
3. Enter the business name in the Business name field.
4. Click the Search button.
5. The results of your search will display. Click the business name link in the search results to view tax information including reseller permit status.