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