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Purpose
To allow a business to perform medical tests of moderate or high complexity by specific personnel. Applies to any business having specific personnel to perform medical tests of moderate or high complexity.
Registrations and filings required for businesses - Department of Health
- Accredited Medical Test Site License
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How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Hospital Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees vary and can be found in WAC 246-338-990.
License renewals
The initial license is issued to June 30 of the next odd year. The license is then renewed every two years on or before June 30.
- Acute Care Hospital
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Purpose
To license facilities that provide accommodations and medical, surgical, and/or obstetrical services to ill or injured individuals for observation, diagnosis, treatment, or care over 24 hours; or to license small rural hospitals that provide short-term hospitalization for patients with non-complex health care needs. Applies to businesses that provide accommodations and medical, surgical and/or obstetrical services to ill or injured individuals for over 24 hours or that provide short-term hospitalization for patients with non-complex health care needs in small rural hospitals.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and your check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Hospital Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Contact us: 360-236-4700
Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees vary and can be found in WAC 246-320-199.
License renewals
The initial license is valid for three years to December 31. This license is to be renewed every three years on or before the due date which is 30 days prior to the expiration date.
- Aid and Ambulance Service and Trauma Verification
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Purpose
To verify pre-hospital trauma care services
How to submit
Mail the completed application to:
Department of Health EMS Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
No fees charged for licensure.
License renewals
The license is valid for two years. This license is to be renewed every 2 years on or before the expiration date.
- Aid and Ambulance Service Licensure
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Purpose
To allow operation of an ambulance or aid vehicle.
How to submit
Mail the completed application and documentation to:
Department of Health EMS Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
No fees charged for licensure.
License renewals
The license is valid for two years. This license is to be renewed every 2 years on or before the expiration date.
- Air Ambulance Service/Vehicle Licensure
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Purpose
Allows businesses to provide air ambulance services.
How to submit
Mail the completed application and documentation to:
Department of Health EMS Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
No fees charged for licensure.
License renewals
The license is valid for two years. This license is to be renewed every 2 years on or before the expiration date.
- Air Ambulance Service/Vehicle Licensure/Trauma Verification
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Purpose
To verify pre-hospital trauma care services/air ambulance services.
How to submit
Mail the completed application and documentation to:
Department of Health EMS Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
No fees charged for licensure.
License renewals
The license is valid for two years. This license is to be renewed every 2 years on or before the expiration date.
- Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency Hospitals
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Purpose
To license facilities that treat individuals with signs or symptoms of alcoholism or substance use. Applies to facilities that provide accommodation and services expressly for diagnosing, treating, and caring for individuals with signs or symptoms of alcoholism and complications of associated substance use.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Hospital Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees vary and can be found in WAC 246-324-990.
License renewals
The initial license is valid for one year from date of issuance. This license is to be renewed annually on or before the expiration date.
- Ambulatory Surgical Facility License
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Purpose
To license any facility that provides specialty or multispecialty outpatient surgical services where patients are admitted to and discharged from the facility within 24 hours and do not require inpatient hospitalization.
How to submit
Mail completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial documentation to:
Ambulatory Surgical Facility Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees vary and can be found in WAC 246-330-199.
License renewals
The initial license is valid for three years from date of issuance. This license is to be renewed every three years on or before the due date which is 30 days prior to the expiration date.
- Animal Control Agency and Humane Society
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Purpose
Nonprofit humane societies and animal care and control agencies may be registered to provided veterinary care to low-income-qualified households. The care must be provided by veterinarians and veterinary technicians who are employed by these agencies.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Hospital Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-933-590.
License renewals
Annual expiration on August 1.
- Behavioral Health Services
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Purpose
To establish compliance with state minimum standards and applicable rules/regulations (outpatient mental health, crisis mental health, recovery support, evaluation and treatment facility, deemed facilities)
How to submit
Mail completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099 Olympia
WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial documentation to:
Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Approximately 60 days
Fees
$1,000 - License application
$728-$2,575 - For mental health agencies, initial and annual licensing fees range (depending on anticipated service hours) and annual renewal fees (based on actual service hours)
$500 - Annual renewal licensing fee, deemed agencies
$90 - Evaluation and treatment facilities, the initial and annual certification renewal fee (per bed)License renewals
Every year.
- Blood Establishments
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Purpose
To allow a registration process for blood-collecting or blood-distributing establishments that collect or distribute blood for allogeneic transfusion in Washington State that are licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA);
How to submit
Mail completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial documentation to:
Blood Establishment Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
License renewals
Annual.
- Categorized Medical Test Site (MTS) License
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Purpose
To allow a business to perform medical tests of moderate or high complexity by specific personnel. Applies to any business having specific personnel to perform medical tests of moderate or high complexity.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees vary and can be found in WAC 246-338-990.
License renewals
The initial license is issued to June 30 of the next odd year. The license is then renewed every two years on or before June 30.
- Certificate of Waiver Medical Test Site License
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Purpose
To allow a business to perform tests that are on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved waived test list.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees vary and can be found in WAC 246-338-990.
License renewals
The initial license is issued to June 30 of the next odd year. The license is then renewed every two years on or before June 30.
- Certified Provider for Yellow Fever Vaccine
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Purpose
To certify a licensed health care provider and facility to order and administer yellow fever vaccine.
How to submit
Complete the Yellow Fever Vaccine Provider Application and submit by mail, email, or fax to Department of Health.
Processing time
Varies; up to eight weeks. Applications are currently not being accepted due to the yellow fever vaccine shortage.
Fees
N/A. Applicant must cover cost of the certification stamp.
License renewals
Initial license is valid for three years.
License is to be renewed every three years, on or before the due date, which is 30 days prior to the expiration date. - Childbirth Center License
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Purpose
To license and allow the operation of a childbirth center for low risk maternity clients.
How to submit
Mail completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial documentation to:
Childbirth Centers Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees vary and can be found in WAC 246-329-990.
License renewals
The license is valid for one year from date of issuance. This license is to be renewed annually on or before the due date which is 30 days prior to the expiration date.
- Clandestine Drug Lab Decontamination Contractor Certification
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Purpose
To allow a business to become a certified clandestine drug lab decontamination contractor.
How to submit
Complete application form and submit with supporting documents and fee by mail.
Processing time
30 days.
Fees
$1,125 - Decontamination contractor (annual fee)
License renewals
The license is valid for one year from application date.
- Clandestine Drug Lab Decontamination Supervisor Certification
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Purpose
To allow a person to become a Clandestine Drug Lab Cleanup supervisor.
How to submit
Complete application form and submit with supporting documents and fee by mail.
Processing time
One to two weeks or less.
Fees
$200 - Initial
$150 - RenewalLicense renewals
Every two years on Nov. 30.
- Clandestine Drug Lab Decontamination Training Provider Certification
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Purpose
To allow a business to become a certified clandestine drug lab decontamination training provider. Applies to businesses that will train decontaminate clandestine drug lab contractors and workers.
How to submit
Complete application form and submit with supporting documents and fee by mail.
Processing time
30 days (noted on agency application).
Fees
$1,000 - Initial for supervisor training
$1,000 - Initial for worker training$500 - Renewal for supervisor training
$500 - Renewal for worker trainingLicense renewals
Every two years on Nov. 30.
- Clandestine Drug Lab Decontamination Worker Certification
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Purpose
To allow a person to become a Clandestine Drug Lab Cleanup worker.
How to submit
Complete application form and submit with supporting documents and fee by mail.
Processing time
One to two weeks or less.
Fees
$100 - Initial
$50 - RenewalLicense renewals
Every two years on Nov. 30.
- Controlled Substance Endorsement - Pharmacy, Healthcare Entity
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Purpose
This endorsement allows a pharmacy or healthcare entity to purchase, possess, and dispense controlled substances.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-945-990.
License renewals
Annual expiration (with pharmacy or healthcare entity license).
- Controlled Substance Endorsement - Wholesalers/Manufacturers
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Purpose
This endorsement allows wholesalers or manufacturers to sell and distribute controlled substances to authorized entities other than the end user. Manufacturers may also manufacture controlled substances.
How to submit
Mail your completed application with initial documentation and your check or money order payable to:
Department of Health Pharmacy Assurance
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Pharmaceutical Wholesaler License Application or
Pharmaceutical Manufacturer License Application
Application and Drug Other Controlled Substance Registration ApplicationProcessing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-945-990.
License renewals
Annual expiration (with pharmacy or healthcare entity license).
- Drinking Water Operating Permit
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Purpose
To allow Group A public water systems to operate. Group A system is defined as a system that regularly serves 15 or more service connections or 25 or more people for 60 or more days a year.
How to submit
The department pre-populates and mails the drinking water operating permit application to the system owner. Owners must verify the information is accurate and sign and mail the application along with the operating permit fee to the Department within 70 days. Permit fees can also be paid online through Secure Access Washington (SAW).
Drinking Water Operating Permit applications are generated annually by the Department of Health and mailed to the water system.
Processing time
Within 120 days (noted in WAC 246-294-050).
Fees
Variable based on the number of service connections.
License renewals
The operating permit is valid for one year.
- Drug - Dog Handlers Registration
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Purpose
Dog handlers/trainers use dogs for drug detection purposes.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-945-990.
License renewals
Annual expiration on May 31.
- Drug - Other Controlled Substance Registration
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Purpose
Other controlled substance registrants includes person and firms, which are not licensed as a pharmacy, wholesaler, manufacturer or researcher. Examples include analytical laboratories, school laboratories and other agencies which have a legitimate need to use precursor chemicals.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-945-990.
License renewals
Annual expiration on May 31.
- Drug Animal Control/Humane Society Registration (Sodium Pentobarbital - Euthanasia Only)
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Purpose
This registration is issued to qualifying animal control agencies and humane societies to purchase, posses, and administer sodium pentobarbital for euthanasia and approved legend drugs for pre-euthanasia sedation.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-945-990.
License renewals
Annual expiration on September 30.
- Drug Fish and Wildlife Registration
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Purpose
This registration is issued only to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Chemical Capture Program. The registration allows the registrant to purchase, possess and administer approved controlled substances and legend drugs for used for the immobilization of individual animals in order for the animals to be moved, treated, examined, or other legitimate purpose.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
No fee.
License renewals
Every five years on September 30.
- Drug Precursor Chemicals Registration
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Purpose
This registration is issued to qualifying manufacturers, wholesaler, retailer, or other person who sells, transfers, or otherwise furnishes precursor chemicals or their salts or isomers, as defined in Chapter 69.43 RCW
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-945-990.
License renewals
Annual expiration on September 30.
- Drug Sample Distributor Registration (Legend Drug)
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Purpose
This registration is issued to qualifying manufacturers that distribute drug samples of any federal food and drug administration approved legend/prescription drugs and/or controlled substances. Samples are distributed at no charge to practitioners by the manufacturer or a manufacturer's representative.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-945-990.
License renewals
Annual expiration on September 30.
- Export Certificate
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Purpose
To allow a business to export shellfish products to Asian countries.
How to submit
Business submits application online to the Department of Health.
Processing time
Within four hours, during business hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fees
$55
License renewals
- Harvest Site Certification
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Purpose
A Harvest Site Certificate is required for any company harvesting shellfish, and is a part of the annual license. All areas harvested by commercial companies must be approved by our office. DOH requires documentation that shows the company has a legal right to harvest the area. When a site is approved, it is listed on that company's Harvest Site Certificate.
How to submit
Mail completed application to Department of Health.
Processing time
Varies from one week to one year, depending on the complexity of the project (per ORA website).
Fees
None
License renewals
The license is valid for one year.
- In-Home Services Agency License
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Purpose
To license agencies that provide in-home Services to ill, disabled or vulnerable individuals. An in-home services agency may provide non-medical home care services, skilled nursing home health service, end-of-life hospice services or hospice care center services. Licensees must select one, or a combination of all of the above service categories and meet the specific requirements in rule.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Hospital Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees vary and can be found in WAC 246-335-990.
License renewals
The initial license is valid for one year from date of issuance. This license is to be renewed every two years following the first renewal by the due date which is 30 days prior to the expiration date.
- Itinerant Vendor Registration
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Purpose
This registration is issued for qualifying itinerant vendors or any peddler to vend or sell, or offer to sell to the public any non prescription drug or preparation for the treatment of disease or injury.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-945-990.
License renewals
Annual expiration on September 30.
- Large On-Site Sewage System (LOSS) Operating Permit
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Purpose
Allows operation of a large on-site sewage system (LOSS). Provides DOH with information on the flow and strength of the sewage, materials that may enter the waste stream, characteristics of the treated effluent, and site characteristics of the drain field location. Assures that maintenance activities occur. Applies to any business or development served by a LOSS--with peak flows between 3,500 and 100,000 gallons of sewage per day.
How to submit
The application may be part of the project process and isn't accepted until the plans & specs are approved. Annual renewals are initiated when DOH sends a completed application to applicant and requests changes, fees, and annual maintenance report, etc.
Processing time
The operating permit renewal is sent within 30 days of receiving all required information, unless DOH contacts the permittee for other information or clarification necessary to prepare permit conditions. For an initial permit, DOH sends a draft to the owner for comment within 30 days of receiving the application and fee. DOH may be revise or issue as-is after the owner's 30 day comment period. Initial permits for LOSS with peak flows over 14,500 must also go through a 30 day public comment period after owner's comments are received.
Fees
Annual permit: Base fee of $608 base, plus flow-fee of $0.0405 per gpd of permitted peak daily flow.
License renewals
The LOSS operating permit is valid for one year.
- Nonresident Pharmacy License
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Purpose
This license is issued to qualifying pharmacies located outside this state that ship, mail, or deliver legend drugs, devices or controlled substances to persons/patients in Washington state.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-945-990.
License renewals
Annual expiration on May 31.
- Nursing Pool Registration
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Purpose
To be able to provide, procure or refer health care or long-term care personnel for temporary employment in health care facilities. Applies to any person engaged in the business of providing, procuring or referring health care or long-term care personnel for temporary employment in health care facilities.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
License renewals
The initial license is valid for one year from date of issuance. This license is to be renewed annually on or before the expiration date.
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturer License
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Purpose
This license is issued to qualifying pharmaceutical manufacturers engaging in manufacturing of pharmaceuticals - legend/prescription drugs and/or controlled substances. May not distribute to end user.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-945-990.
License renewals
Annual expiration on September 30.
- Pharmaceutical Wholesaler License
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Purpose
This license is issued to qualifying pharmaceutical wholesalers. Wholesale distribution included non-resident manufacturers, repackers, distributors, own and/or private label, and pharmacies that conduct wholesale distributions. Includes full-line (prescription and non-legend drugs) over-the-counter (OTC or non-legend drugs); and distribution of controlled substances. Wholesale distributors do not sell to end users. In addition, there are Export and Export Non-profit Pharmaceutical Wholesale Distributor licenses.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-945-990.
License renewals
Annual expiration on September 30.
- Pharmacy Health Care Entity License
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Purpose
This license is issued to any qualifying entity that is otherwise not licensed by the state. Health care entities may only administer, dispense or deliver legend drugs and controlled substances to its patients. This includes free-standing facilities such as cardiac care center. It may include multiple practitioner clinics, but is not required.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-945-990.
License renewals
Annual expiration on September 30.
- Pharmacy License
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Purpose
This license is issued to any qualifying location that engages in the practices pharmacy, and dispenses/delivers lawfully prescribed drugs and devices to patients. Pharmacies may dispense legal/prescription drugs/devices, controlled substances and OTC products.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-945-990.
License renewals
Annual expiration on May 31.
- Poison Distributor License
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Purpose
To allow a business to sell poison.
How to submit
Fill out paper application and mail to the address on the form. No need to provide copy of previous inspection.
Processing time
Eight to 10 weeks
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-945-990.
License renewals
Annual expiration on Sept. 30
- Poison Manufacturer License
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Purpose
To allow a business to manufacture poison.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees can be found in WAC 246-945-990.
License renewals
Annual expiration on Sept. 30
- Private Psychiatric and Alcoholism Hospitals
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Purpose
To license facilities that treat individuals with signs or symptoms of Mental Health, Alcoholism or Substance Use Disorders. Applies to facilities that provide accommodation and services expressly for diagnosing, treating, and caring for individuals with signs or symptoms of Mental Health Disorders, Alcoholism and complications of associated Substance Use Disorders.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Hospital Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees vary and can be found in WAC 246-322-990.
License renewals
The initial license is valid for one year from date of issuance. This license is to be renewed annually on or before the expiration date.
- Provider Performed Microscopic Procedures (PPMP) Medical Test Site License
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Purpose
To allow a business to perform all CLIA waived tests and the nine approved microscopic procedures. Applies to businesses having certain personnel to perform all CLIA waived tests and the nine approved microscopic procedures.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Hospital Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
Fees
Fees vary and can be found in WAC 246-338-990.
License renewals
The initial license is issued to June 30 of the next odd year. The license is then renewed every two years on or before June 30.
- Public Water System Certification Fee
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Purpose
To protect public health, Group A water systems are required to have a certified operator responsible for operational and maintenance activities. Group A system is defined as a system that regularly serves 15 or more service connections or 25 or more people for 60 or more days a year.
How to submit
The department pre-populates and mails the application to the system owner. Owners must verify the information is accurate and sign and mail the application along with the certification fee to the Department within 70 days. Permit fees can also be paid online through Secure Access Washington (SAW).
Applications are generated annually by the Department of Health and mailed to the water system.
Processing time
Within 120 days (noted in WAC 246-292-995 (2) & (3))
Fees
Variable based on the number of service connections.
License renewals
The operating permit is valid for one year.
- Radioactive Air Emission Approval to Construct (New Construction) or to modify an existing structure
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Purpose
To approve and allow the operation of businesses that emit or has the potential to emit, radionuclide's into the air.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with the appropriate fees to:
Washington State Department of Health
Office of Radiation Protection
309 Bradley Blvd.
Suite 201
Richland, WA 99352Processing time
Within 60 days (per ORA website).
Fees
$1,000 - Application fee (plus quarterly processing fees)
License renewals
License is valid for five years
- Radioactive Air Emission License to Operate New Facility
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Purpose
To regulate any business that emits, or has the potential to emit, radionuclide's into the air.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with the appropriate fees to:
Washington State Department of Health
Office of Radiation Protection
309 Bradley Blvd.
Suite 201
Richland WA 99352See WAC 246-247-110 for application information requirements or contact the Radioactive Air Emission Section at 509-946-3798.
Processing time
DOH has 28 days upon receipt to determine if application is complete. Once deemed complete, DOH has 60 days to issue license. After license is issued, the licensee can accept the license and start work, wait 28 days until license goes into effect or appeal the license for adjudication (WAC 246-247-060).
Fees
$1,000 - Application fee - for each air emission license (plus the staff cost of processing the application upon receipt of a quarterly bill)
License renewals
The license is valid for five years and must be renewed before it expires.
- Radioactive Material License - General License Registration
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Purpose
To regulate the use of certain type of sealed sources that are determined by the NRC to be inherently safe. Applies to commercial and industrial firms and research, educational and medical institutions, businesses, and state or local government agencies dealing with radioactive materials.
How to submit
Send completed application packet to:
Washington State Department of Health
Radioactive Materials Section
PO Box 47827
Olympia, WA 98504-7827OR email an application to: radioactivematerials@doh.wa.gov
Processing time
We strive for a 30 day turnaround after the 20 day required notification to cities/counties for a new radioactive materials applicant in that jurisdiction.
License renewals
Registration must be renewed every five years
- Radioactive Material License - Industrial
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Purpose
To allow the use of radioactive material for industrial purposes such as industrial radiography, portable gauges, fixed gauges, and well logging. Licensees who use sources of radiation for industrial radiography.
How to submit
Send completed application packet to:
Washington State Department of Health
Radioactive Materials Section
PO Box 47827
Olympia, WA 98504-7827AND/OR email an application to Steve.Matthews@doh.wa.gov
Processing time
We strive for a 30 day turnaround that includes a 20 day required notification to cities/counties when there is a new radioactive materials applicant in that jurisdiction.
License renewals
Yes, every five years
- Radioactive Material License - Laboratory
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Purpose
To regulate all the use of radioactive materials in laboratories and research institutions. Applies to all laboratory and manufacturing licenses who primarily use unsealed radioactive materials.
How to submit
Send completed application packet to:
Washington State Department of Health
Radioactive Materials Section
PO Box 47827
Olympia, WA 98504-7827Processing time
We strive for a 30 day turnaround after the 20 day required notification to cities/counties for a new radioactive materials applicant in that jurisdiction.
License renewals
Every five years
- Radioactive Material License - Medical
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Purpose
To regulate all medical use of radioactive material for medical purposes. Applies to any hospital, clinic, veterinarian or private physician, nuclear pharmacy or accelerator production of medial nuclides using radioactive material.
How to submit
Send completed application and fees to:
Washington State Department of Health
Radioactive Materials Section
P.O. Box 47827
Olympia, WA 98504-7827Processing time
We strive for a 30 day turnaround after the 20 day required notification to cities/counties for a new radioactive materials applicant in that jurisdiction.
License renewals
Every five years. Broad Licensing using medical every ten years.
- Reciprocal Radioactive Material License
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Purpose
To allow licensees from agreement states or NRC Regions other states to come into Washington and use radioactive materials under the license from a different state. Licensees from other states wishing to come into Washington to use Radioactive Material under their own state or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license.
How to submit
Send your letter application and supporting documents to:
Morgan Bullock, Radioactive Materials
Office of Radiation Protection
Washington State Department of Health
PO Box 47827
Olympia, WA 98504-7827Processing time
Seven days
License renewals
License is valid for one year
- Recreational Water Contact Facilities Construction Permit
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Purpose
To review proposed design and allow construction of recreational water contact facilities (RWCFs).
How to submit
Mail plans, fees, and application to Department of Health. See their website below for more information.
Processing time
Response within 30 days. Issuance varies depending on application response to review questions.
Fees
Base Fee: $400
Additional fees apply. See WAC 246-262-990.License renewals
This license has no expiration.
- Recreational Water Contact Facilities Operating Permit
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Purpose
To allow the operation of recreational water contact facilities (RWCFs).
How to submit
Contact Water Recreation Program at WaterRecreation@doh.wa.gov for an application and submittal information.
Processing time
Less than 30 days.
Fees
$180 - Base fee
Additional fees apply. See WAC 246-262-990.License renewals
The license is valid for one year, and it needs to be renewed annually.
- Residential Treatment Facility
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Purpose
To regulate the operation of Residential Treatment Facilities that provide 24 hour community based, non hospital treatment for substance abuse and psychiatric disorders.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with initial documentation and check or money order to:
Department of Health
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Send other documents not sent with initial application to:
Residential Treatment Facility Credentialing
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
License renewals
The initial license is valid for one year from date of issuance. This license is to be renewed annually at least 30 calendar days before the expiration date of the current license.
- Satellite System Management Agencies (SMA) Approval
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Purpose
To obtain approval to operate as a DOH-approved satellite management agency for the purpose of owning and/or operating more than one public water system without physical connection between systems.
How to submit
Applicant notifies department of intent to become an approved SMA and attends a pre-application meeting to determine scope of SMA plan. The applicant submits their SMA plan for review and approval.
Processing time
Up to 90 days to review and either approve the proposed plan or issue review comments.
Fees
Varies depending on number of water systems owned and total number of service connections.
License renewals
SMA plan approval is valid for five years.
- Shellfish Commercial License
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Purpose
To allow commercial harvesting and/or processing of shellfish. Applies to any person who possesses commercial quantities of shellfish for sale for human consumption.
How to submit
Mail application, plan of operations, and fee (tribes do not submit a fee).
Processing time
Varies from one week to one year, depending on the complexity of the project (per ORA website).
Fees
Depends on the type of operation. Fees can be found in WAC 246-282-990.
License renewals
The license is valid for one year.
- Shopkeeper License
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Purpose
Issued to a qualifying business (except licensed pharmacies) that sells any nonprescription drugs to the consumer.
How to submit
Submit application to Department of Revenue
Processing time
Three to five business days
Fees
$40 per location
License renewals
Expires annually - associated with a business license issued by the department of revenue.
The license is available through Business Licensing Service.
- Temporary Worker Housing (TWH) Regular License
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Purpose
To allow temporary worker housing owners/operators to provide temporary worker housing for all migrant farm workers. Applies to anyone providing temporary worker housing for ten or more occupants or have five or more dwelling units, facilities using the TWH construction standards in WAC 246-359, all cherry harvest camps including tents and participants in the H2A Program per U.S. Department of Labor requirements to be licensed by DOH.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with fees (check or money order) to:
Department of Health
Revenue Section
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
License renewals
The license is valid for one year.
- Transient Accommodations License
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Purpose
To allow a business, which provides three or more lodging units, to offer accommodation services to the public for periods of less than thirty days.
How to submit
Mail the completed application with fees (check or money order) to:
Department of Health
Revenue Section
PO Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099Processing time
Timelines vary based on fulfillment of requirements.
License renewals
The initial license is valid for one year from date of issuance. This license is to be renewed annually on or before the expiration date.
- Tribal Bait Harvest Site Certification and Bait Harvest Permit
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Purpose
To allow a business to harvest shellfish from a harvest site in a growing area classified by the department as "prohibited," "restricted," or "conditionally approved" in closed status.
How to submit
See Shellfish Harvest Site Certification.
Processing time
Up to 6 weeks depending on operation.
Fees
None
License renewals
Expires on the same date as the person's shellfish operation license.
- Water Recreation Facilities Construction Permit
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Purpose
To review proposed design and allow construction of water recreation facilities (WRF).
How to submit
Mail plans, fees, and application to Department of Health.
Processing time
Typical turnaround time is 14 days and it can be up to 30 days per review. Most applications require multiple reviews, and the total time it takes from the time of receiving an application until issuing/denying permit depends on the project.
Fees
View fees on the Fee Submittal Form.
License renewals
The owner needs to complete construction within 18 months of the permit issuance. Upon request, the construction permit life can be extended for another 12 months. Once the construction permit expires, the owner must submit another application.
- Water Recreation Facilities Operating Permit
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Purpose
To allow the operation of water recreational facilities (WRFs).
How to submit
Contact DOH Water Recreation Program at WaterRecreation@doh.wa.gov.
Contact Water Recreation Program at WaterRecreation@doh.wa.gov for an application an submittal information.
Processing time
Fees
View fees in WAC 246-260-9901.
License renewals
The license is valid for 6 months or one year depending on the length of period open throughout the year.
- X-Ray Facility and Devices Registration
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Purpose
To allow a business to offer x-ray services.
How to submit
Submit online through Department of Revenue
Processing time
Department of Health approves the endorsement. Department of Revenue issues the license. Time between application and approval is usually less than five business days.
Fees
Varies depending on the facility type, tube type, and number
License renewals
Yearly online renewal. Customers informed of renewal 30 days prior to renewal date by DOR.
The license is available through Business Licensing Service.
