Nursery retailer/wholesaler
A nursery retailer/wholesaler license is required for businesses that:
- sell or hold live plants or turf for planting, breeding, or decoration.
- perform landscaping and lawn maintenance which provides planting or installing new plants or turf.
Businesses selling fruit trees and related stock must also pay an annual assessment fee. For more information, contact the Plant Services Program at (360) 902-1800.
Exceptions
A nursery license is not required if you sell less than $100 per year or only sell cut flowers.
Post your license
A license must be posted at each location where the licensee operates. You may not begin this business activity until you receive a Registrations and Licenses document listing the required license.
How to apply
Online
- Complete a Master Business Application online and pay with a MasterCard, Visa, or American Express credit or debit card (gift cards cannot be used).
- Filing online isn’t recommended for some businesses. See the list of businesses that shouldn’t file a Master Business Application online for details.
By mail
- Complete all of the following forms:
- Mail your completed application and addendum with a check or money order payable to “Washington State Treasurer” for the fees to:
Master License Service
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034
Fees
Choose either a wholesaler or retailer license based on what you believe will be your primary source of income, then estimate your total nursery sales for the calendar year. Determine the fee due based on your license type and your sales estimate.
| Specialty license | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery retailer (Under $2,500 gross sales) |
$46.48 per location |
| Nursery retailer ($2,500 to $14,999 gross sales) |
$99.59 per location |
| Nursery retailer ($15,000 and over gross sales) |
$199.20 per location |
| Nursery wholesaler (Under $15,000 gross sales) |
$99.59 per location |
| Nursery wholesaler ($15,000 and over gross sales) |
$199.20 per location |
| Other fees that may apply | Fee |
|---|---|
| State tax registration | No fee |
| Registering your business name as a 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
Department of Agriculture
Phone: (360) 902-2062
http://agr.wa.gov/default.htm