Promoter

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/Renewal.
  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

Questions? Need help?

• Email us: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
• Call us: 360.664.6644