Get your license: Professional boxing participant in combative sports

Apply for a license to compete in professional boxing events if you're at least 18 years old.

Who needs a license?

Anyone who is paid to compete in professional boxing events.

Boxing is 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.

How to apply

Make sure you meet the requirements, and follow the steps below to apply for a professional boxing participant license.

1. Meet the requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to be licensed.

2. Complete all the necessary forms

Complete a Combative Sports Participant License Application/Renewal.

Have a medical doctor (MD), osteopath (DO), or naturopath (ND) complete and sign a Physical Examination for Referees and Professional Combative Sports Participants.

3. Submit your application

Submit your application online

Get your license faster by applying online!

Log into SecureAccess Washington (SAW)

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Submit your application by mail

Mail your forms and a check or money order for the license fee (payable to the Department of Licensing) to:

Combative Sports Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 35001
Seattle, WA 98124-3401

For veterans, military personnel, and partners

Your military experience or training might help you meet licensing requirements. You may also be able to get a temporary license if you're moving here with a current license from another state. Learn more about using your military training to meet professional license requirements.

If you're a U.S. veteran, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement of your fees. Learn more about getting reimbursed for fees.

Need additional help? Here's how to contact us:

call Phone: 360-664-6644
(TTY: Call 711)
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