Ocean Shores city endorsement

The city of Ocean Shores requires a license for all businesses located within city limits, or conducting business within city limits. If you are not sure if you will do business within the city limits, contact the city directly before you apply.

The license fee is determined by the gross annual income you earn within this city’s limits:

Origination fee:

Renewal fee:

Construction and specialty contractors operating in the city of Ocean Shores must have an active L&I contractor’s registration to be approved for an endorsement. For more information visit lni.wa.gov. Failure to have an active L&I contractor’s registration 30 days after an endorsement application is filed, will result in the denial of the city endorsement. If your city endorsement is denied you may need to reapply when your L&I contractor’s registration is active.

If you are a nonprofit business, you may be exempt from city fees. To qualify you must submit a copy of your business’ IRS 501(c) certificate with your application.

Origination fee: $0

Renewal fee: $0

If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Ocean Shores Municipal Code 17.50.030. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.

The license fee is determined by the gross annual income you earn within this city’s limits:

Origination fee:

Renewal fee:

If your business is physically located outside city limits, but conducts business within city limits, your license fee is determined by gross annual income earned within this city’s limits:

Origination fee:

Renewal fee:

Construction and specialty contractors operating in the city of Ocean Shores must have an active L&I contractor’s registration to be approved for an endorsement. For more information visit lni.wa.gov. Failure to have an active L&I contractor’s registration 30 days after an endorsement application is filed, will result in the denial of the city endorsement. If your city endorsement is denied you may need to reapply when your L&I contractor’s registration is active.