Commercial telephone solicitor
Requirements
A Commercial Telephone Solicitor License is required for each location making unsolicited commercial telephone calls and selling goods or products during the call. It is also required for those who offer free prizes by mail and invite a telephone response.
Exceptions
Exclusions from coverage include, but are not limited to:
- those soliciting for educational, political, or charitable purposes.
- those for whom less than 60% of the prior year's sales were made by telephone solicitations.
- those who sell to businesses who either resell the product or use it for manufacturing.
Post your license
A license must be posted at each location where the licensee operates. You may not begin this business activity until you receive a Registrations and Licenses document listing the required license.
Forms you'll need
Master Business Application
Personal/Criminal History—Commercial Telephone Solicitor
Depending on your type of business structure, you'll need:- One for EACH manager who is in charge of the business operations at the location.
- AND
- Sole proprietor—one for the proprietor.
- Partnership—one for EACH partner.
- Limited Partnership—one for the general partner.
- Corporation—one for EACH officer (president, vice president, secretary and treasurer).
- Limited Liability Company—one for EACH member or manager.
- Commercial Telephone Solicitor Supplemental Information
Fees
| Specialty license | Fee |
|---|---|
| Commercial Telephone Solicitor License—per location | $72 |
| Other fees that may apply | Fee |
|---|---|
| State tax registration | No fee |
| Registering your business name as a trade name | $5 |
| Master Business Application fee | $15 |
Contact information
Master License Service
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034
Phone: (360) 664-1400
Email: MLS@dol.wa.gov
Fax: (360) 570-7875
Office hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mailing information
Please remember to enclose all necessary documents and fees with your completed application. Incomplete submissions will result in a delay in your licensure.
It is important that you contact our office, in writing, with any changes in address.