Tobacco products retailer

A Tobacco Products Retailer License is required for each location at which tobacco products other than cigarettes are sold at retail.

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.

Forms you’ll need

Fees

Specialty license Fee
Tobacco Products Retailer License—per location
(Fee waived if also applying for or already have a cigarette retailer license at same business location.)
$93
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 Revenue
Phone: (360) 570-3265
http://dor.wa.gov/