How to renew your license: Shops, mobile units, and event locations

Things to know

License expires 1 year after it is issued, or when your business liability insurance expires, whichever comes first
You can renew 120 days before your license expires
There will be a late fee if you don't renew before it expires
If your license has been expired for more than 1 year, it's canceled and you must reapply.
We consider your shop, mobile unit, or event location unlicensed if your license expires or gets canceled. You can receive a fine for engaging in unlicensed activity.

If this is your first time to access your account online, or if your last online renewal was before June 22, 2017, you must set up account access before you renew.
Be ready to answer legal background questions and provide documents if needed.

Username/User ID and Password for account access (see Before you renew above)
Visa, MasterCard, or American Express credit or debit card to pay renewal fee
If needed, documents for criminal history questions, ready to upload. See Uploading document instructions
A SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account to renew online.
- For help, see how to set up account access.
- For step-by-step renewal instructions, see Frequently asked questions.

Follow the instructions on your renewal notice
No renewal notice? Submit the appropriate fees with a completed Artist Shop, Artist Mobile Unit, or Event Location Application (check the "Renewal," "Late renewal," or "Reinstatement" box as needed).

We won't mail your license unless you request a printed copy. Your license is available to print online.

We'll process your request within 14 business days. It will be available to print online at any time.
Check your email for notifications about your license.
See how to self-print your license.

We'll process your request within 45 business days and send a copy of your license to the email address listed on the application.
You can print your license online at any time. See how to self-print your license

To get a printed license when applying by mail, you must send the license print fee with your application.
To request a printed copy of your license, send us the following information:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Phone number
- License type
- License number
- Check or money order for the license print fee, payable to Department of Licensing
- Mail to:
  
  Tattoo, Body Art, Body Piercing Program
  Department of Licensing
  PO Box 35001
  Seattle, WA 98124-3401

Follow these step-by-step instructions to update your insurance information.