Registrations and filings required for businesses - Employment Security

You may be required to have a license, registration, or permit from the list below based on the business activity you selected from the Business Licensing Wizard. For more information, please contact Employment Security at 360-890-3500.

Paid Family and Medical Leave Application

Purpose

To assist employers registering their businesses in order to remit reports and pay premiums under Family and Medical Leave and Long-Term Care programs. 

How to submit

Submit the Business License Application online or by mail.

Processing time

Online application processed by Department of Revenue in usually five to ten business days. Once Employment Security receives the file transfer, the account will be active if there are no system issues.

Fees

License renewals

None

Unemployment Insurance Application

Purpose

To assist employers registering their businesses in order to report employees' names, social security numbers, wages and hours, and to pay unemployment taxes.

How to submit

Submit the Business License Application online or by mail.

Processing time

Online application processed by Department of Revenue in usually five to ten business days. Once Employment Security receives the file transfer, the account is usually set up within ten business days, if there are no system issues.

Fees

License renewals

None