Fees: Collection agencies
License application fees
| Collection agency |
Fee |
|---|
| Main office license |
$850 |
| Main office license re-registration (if main office license expired over 30 days) |
$1,325 |
| Branch office license (required for each branch office located inside or outside Washington) |
$550 |
| Branch office license re-registration (if branch office license expired over 30 days) |
$850 |
| Out-of-state collection agency |
Fee |
|---|
| Main office license |
$425 |
| Main office license re-registration (if main office license expired over 30 days) |
$662.50 |
| Branch office license (required for each branch office located inside or outside Washington) |
$275 |
| Branch office license re-registration (if branch office license expired over 30 days) |
$425 |
Renewal fees
Note: If your home state doesn’t require fees of non-resident, out-of-state agencies, the Washington renewal fee can be waived.
| Collection agency |
Fee |
|---|
| Main office license renewal |
$475 |
| Branch office license renewal |
$300 |
| Out-of-state collection agency |
Fee |
|---|
| Main office license renewal |
$237.50 |
| Branch office license renewal |
$150 |
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. (Note: If you don't renew your license, it may be canceled.)
Miscellaneous fees
| Other fees that may apply |
Fee |
|---|
| Business License Application fee |
$15 (non-refundable) |
| State tax registration |
No fee |
| Registering your business name as a trade name |
$5 |