Bulk Fertilizer Distributor License

No person may distribute a bulk fertilizer in this state until a license to distribute has been obtained. An annual license is required for each out-of-state or in-state location that distributes bulk fertilizer in Washington state.

You apply by completing a Business License Application located at: http://bls.dor.wa.gov/bulkfertilizer.aspx.  If you do not have access to the Internet, you may receive this information by contacting the Department of Revenue telephone number listed below.

An application for each location shall be filed on forms provided by the master license system and shall be accompanied by an annual fee of fifty dollars per location. Additionally, there is a tonnage-based inspection fee of .35 cents per ton on fertilizer and .20 cents per ton on lime. For more information refer to the web site, Tonnage Reporting Requirements, located at: Tonnage Reporting.

See the application page link above for requirements.

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The license is processed by the State of Washington Business Licensing Service and questions should be referred to the Department of Revenue (contact information below).

The requirements for Bulk Fertilizer Distribution License is found in Fertilizer, Minerals, and Lime Act (Chapter 15.54.275 RCW).

Department of Revenue (State of Washington Business Licensing Service)
Email: dorfaxbls@dor.wa.gov
Phone: (800) 451-7985
WSDA
Email:  fertilizercompliance@agr.wa.gov
Phone: (509) 319-6243