Professional boxing participant
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We expect a processing delay for mailed applications and renewals. Renew or apply online for faster processing of your license. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.
We expect a processing delay for mailed applications and renewals. Renew or apply online for faster processing of your license. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Licensing requirements
You must be at least 18 years old to be licensed.
How to apply for a license
- Mail us:
- Completed Combative> Sports License Application.
- A small photo of yourself (no more than 2 years old).
- Physical Examination for Referees and Professional Boxing, Martial Arts, and Wrestling Participants, completed and signed by a medical doctor, osteopath, or naturopath.
- Fee - check or money order payable to the Department of Licensing.
- Mail to:
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3856
Seattle, WA 98124-3856
Terms we use
- Boxing
- A sport of attack and defense which uses the contestants' fists. Contestants compete with the intent to win by decision, knockout, or technical knockout, not to injure or disable an opponent.
- Kickboxing
- A type of boxing in which blows are delivered with the fist and any part of the leg below the hip, including the foot. Contestants compete with the intent to win by decision, knockout or technical knockout, not to injure or disable an opponent.
