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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
(Fees shown for each individual device.)
Scales
| Device Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| 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
| Device Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| 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
| Device Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Electric Vehicle Supply Port Level 2 | $20 |
| Electric Vehicle Supply Port DC Fast Charge | $40 |
LP Gas Meters
| Device Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Small: dispenser diameter of 1 inch or smaller | $40 |
| Large: dispenser diameter greater than 1 inch | $80 |
Miscellaneous Meters
| Device Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
P.O. Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034