City of Covington license
Who needs a license?
The City of Covington requires all businesses located within the city limits, or who conduct business within the city limits, to be licensed with the city. City approval is required for initial issuance.
Under what circumstances is a business license denied?
A license may be denied to a business for any of the following reasons:
- If the application is incomplete or if it contains any material misrepresentation.
- If the application does not propose adequate measures for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare in terms of pedestrian and vehicular traffic control, security, avoidance of public nuisances, and avoidance of consumer fraud.
How to apply
- File a Master Business Application online.
- OR
- Mail us the appropriate fee with the following completed forms:
Fees
| City license | Fee |
|---|---|
| Covington general business license | $39 |
| Covington nonprofit business license* | No fee |
| Other fees that may apply | Fee |
|---|---|
| State tax registration | No fee |
| Registering your business name as trade name | $5 |
| Master Business Application fee | $15 |
*Businesses qualify for the nonprofit license if they are registered with the Office of the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation.
Contact information
Master License Service
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034
Phone: (360) 664-1400
Email: MLS@dol.wa.gov
Fax: (360) 570-7875
Office hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mailing information
Please remember to enclose all necessary documents and fees with your completed application. Incomplete submissions will result in a delay in your licensure.
It is important that you contact our office, in writing, with any changes in address.
Regulatory questions
City of Covington
16720 SE 271st St, Ste 100
Covington, WA 98042
Phone: (253) 638-1110
Fax: (253) 638-1122
www.ci.covington.wa.us