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Find out how to get your license if you purchase or collect debt on behalf of a third party.
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Laws and rules: Collection agencies

Read the current laws and rules for collection agency licenses.

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Find resources for collection agencies and professionals.

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Learn about the state collection agency board, board members, attending meetings, and applying to serve on the board.

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License applications, renewals, and updates

Use one of these contact methods if you are applying for, or renewing or updating your collection agency license:

Phone

Call us at 360-705-6741. 

We are available by phone Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Email

Email us at BLS@dor.wa.gov.

Mailing address

State of Washington
Business Licensing Service
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034

Regulatory questions

Use one of these contact methods if you have questions about regulations for collection agencies:

Phone

Call us at 360-664-1388.

We are available by phone Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Email

Email us at collect@dol.wa.gov.

Mailing address

Collection Agencies
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9012
Olympia, WA 98507-9045

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