Important!

Disaster Relief: Revenue will work with businesses that cannot file or pay their taxes on time due to recent wildfire damage or other natural disasters. Learn more about disaster relief.

Ayuda por desastres: El Departamento de Ingresos trabajará con las empresas que no puedan presentar o pagar sus impuestos a tiempo debido a los daños causados por incendios forestales u otros desastres naturales. Conozca más sobre la ayuda en caso de desastre.

Vehicle Manufacturer

A Vehicle Manufacturer endorsement is required for businesses that:

  • Manufacture or assemble new vehicles.
  • Remanufacture used vehicles for transfer to dealerships in Washington for resale.
  • Vehicle factory branches, representatives, or distributors.

Licensing requirements and additional supporting documents

See also:

If you are only manufacturing other types of vehicles (e.g. cars or trucks), you do not need a vehicle manufacturer bond.

Bonds are available through many insurance companies. We recommend you research the cost of your bond before you apply for an endorsement.

State endorsement Fee
Vehicle Manufacturer $500
Manufacturer License Plate $50.75 each, per year
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

Apply online

Add a state endorsement to your business

Apply for a new business license

Online help

Setting up your business licensing and tax account

How to add a state endorsement

Apply by mail

Complete the licensing requirements above and mail to:

Business Licensing Service
P.O. Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034