Fees: Collection agencies

License application fees

Collection agency Fee
Main office license $650
Main office license re-registration after license expired over 30 days $1,060
Branch office license fee
Note: A branch license is required for all branch offices located inside or outside Washington State.
$350
Branch office license re-registration after license expired over 30 days
Note: A branch license is required for all branch offices located inside or outside Washington State.
$588
Out-of-state collection agency Fee
Main office license $325
Main office license re-registration after license expired over 30 days $530
Branch office license
Note: A branch license is required for all branch offices located inside or outside Washington State.
$175
Branch office license re-registration after license expired over 30 days
Note: A branch license is required for all branch offices located inside or outside Washington State.
$294

Renewal fees

Collection agency Fee
Main office license renewal $410
Branch office license renewal $238
Out-of-state collection agency Fee
Main office license renewal $205
Branch office license renewal $119

Note: If your home state doesn’t require fees of non-resident, out-of-state agencies, the Washington renewal fee can be waived.

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: Failure to renew may lead to the cancellation of your license.)

Miscellaneous fees

Other fees that may apply Fee
Master Business Application fee $15
State tax registration No fee
Registering your business name as a trade name $5