City of Liberty Lake license
Who needs a license?
The City of Liberty Lake 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.
Temporary licenses
Temporary business licenses must be obtained directly from the City of Liberty Lake.
Exempt businesses
Businesses exempt from getting a city business license include:
- Nonprofit businesses are exempt if they are registered with the Office of the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation.
- All governmental entities including public and private elementary, secondary, and high schools.
- Deliverers of newspapers and periodicals.
- Deliverers to, and persons soliciting orders from, retail establishments for the delivery and sale of goods, wares, and merchandise to retailers for resale, unless located within the city.
- Minors engaged in babysitting.
Under what circumstances is a business license denied?
A license may be denied to a business for failure to comply with zoning requirements.
How to apply
- File a Master Business Application online.
- OR
- Mail us the appropriate fee with the following completed forms:
Fees
| City license | Fee |
|---|---|
| Liberty Lake general business license | $26 |
| Other fees that may apply | Fee |
|---|---|
| State tax registration | No fee |
| Registering your business name as trade name | $5 |
| Master Business Application fee | $15 |
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 Liberty Lake
Phone: (509) 755-6700
www.libertylakewa.gov