Tobacco distributor

A Tobacco Distributor License is required for businesses that purchase, sell, or distribute tobacco products other than cigarettes to retailers for resale.

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

  • Adobe PDF iconMaster Business Application
  • Adobe PDF iconPersonal/Criminal History Statement
  • A separate Personal/Criminal History Statement must be submitted by EACH of the following:
    • Sole proprietor and spouse.
    • Corporate officers.
    • Partners and spouses.
    • Limited partners who hold more than 10% interest in the business.
    • Financiers.
    • Limited liability company members or managers.
    • Stockholders that hold 10% of the issued stock.

Fees

Specialty license Fee
Main location
(Fee waived if also applying for or already have a cigarette wholesaler license.)		 $650
Each branch location $115
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.

Regulatory questions:

Department of Revenue
Phone: (360) 570-3265
http://dor.wa.gov/