Business licensing is managed by the Washington Department of Revenue. To file a new or renew a business license, please visit the Washington Department of Revenue.
Federal Way City Endorsement
The City of Federl Way requires all businesses located within the city limit, or who conduct business with the city limits, to obtain a City Endorsement. Please note that a business must have a WA State business license before applying for a city endorsement.
Temporary Business Registration ($51) is required when business is operating within the City limit for 90day or less in any 365-day period. Examples of temporary business registrants are ice-cream trucks, door-to-door salesman, etc.
Applications for Right-of-Way Activity Permit and Temporary Business Registrant are accepted at Federal Way City Hall or mailed with a check or money order to the City of Federal Way at the address below.
Finance Department
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003