Promoter

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Who needs a license?

You must have a promoter license to hold:

Professional boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, or martial arts events.
Amateur mixed martial arts events overseen by a licensed sanctioning organization or the Department of Licensing.
Closed-circuit telecast events.

Licensing requirements

You must:

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a current tax registration through the Department of Revenue.
Have an active surety bond.

What you'll need

A SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account to apply online.
- If you don't have one, you'll be able to create one before you start.
- For help, visit How to set up account access.

How to apply

You can apply online or by mail.

Online

Apply online

By mail

Apply and pay by mail.

Send the following:
1. Completed Combative Sports Promoter License Application.
2. Check or money order for the application fee payable to the Department of Licensing.
3. Combative Sports Promoter Surety Bond for the required surety bond amount.
Mail to:
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3856
Seattle, WA 98124-3856