See the fees for in-state and out-of-state collection agency licenses.
Forms of payment
- The Department of Revenue cannot accept payments over the phone
- If you're paying online, pay with a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express (no gift cards)
- Make checks or money orders payable to Department of Revenue
License application fees
There are different license fees for in-state and out-of-state collection agencies. See what you owe in the tables below.
| License | In-state fee | Out-of-state fee |
|---|---|---|
| Main office license | $890 | $445 |
| Main office license re-registration (if your main office license expired over 30 days ago) |
$1,405 | $702.50 |
| Branch office license (required for each branch office inside or outside Washington) |
$590 | $295 |
| Branch office license re-registration (if your branch office license expired over 30 days ago) |
$930 | $465 |
License renewal fees
Note: If your home state doesn't require fees for non-resident, out-of-state agencies, the Washington renewal fee can be waived.
| License renewal | In-state fee | Out-of-state fee |
|---|---|---|
| Main office license renewal | $515 | $257.50 |
| Branch office license renewal | $340 | $170 |
Late renewal penalty
If you file for renewal after your license has expired, a late fee will be added to the amount due. The late fee is 50% of the total of all your renewal fees, up to a maximum of $150 per business location.
If you don't renew your license, the Department of Revenue may cancel it.
Other fees
| Description | Fee (in-state and out-of-state) |
|---|---|
| Business license application fee | Variable business license fee |
| State tax registration | No fee |
| Register your business name as a trade name | $5 |
| License print fee | $5 |