Professional boxing participant

Licensing requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to be licensed as a professional boxing participant.

How to apply for a license

1. Send us all of the following:
   • A completed Combative Sports License Application.
   • A small photo of yourself (no more than 2 years old).
   • A Physical Examination for Referees and Professional Boxing, Martial Arts, and Wrestling Participants, completed and signed by a medical doctor, osteopath, or naturopath.
   • A check or money order for the fee (payable to the Department of Licensing)
2. Mail all your application materials to:
   
   Department of Licensing
   PO Box 3856
   Seattle, WA 98124-3856

Terms we use

Boxing

A sport of attack and defense which uses the contestants’ fists. Contestants compete with the intent to win by decision, knockout, or technical knockout, not to injure or disable an opponent.

Kickboxing

A type of boxing in which blows are delivered with the fist and any part of the leg below the hip, including the foot. Contestants compete with the intent to win by decision, knockout or technical knockout, not to injure or disable an opponent.