Theatrical wrestling school

Who needs a license?

Any facility that offers training in theatrical wrestling which is defined as the performance of sports entertainment in which:

2 or more participants work together in a performance of mock combat in a ring for the purpose of entertainment;
The outcome is predetermined; or
The participants do not necessarily strive to win.

A theatrical wrestling school:

May hold wrestling events for training purposes at the school facility
May hold a limited number of wrestling events for training purposes off the school premises
May charge an event admission fee without a promoter license
Must feature at least 80% amateur participants at any wrestling event held by the school

You must be at least 18 years of age.

Have an established place of business that offers training in theatrical wrestling.
Have an active business license through the Department of Revenue.

If you change your location or ownership, you must apply for a new license.

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.

You can file online or by mail.

Apply and pay by mail.

Send the following:

Mail to:

Department of Licensing
PO Box 9026
Olympia, WA 98507