A Washington State Agricultural Dealer License is required for any person or business that produces, handles, contracts for, or obtains agriculture for sale to wholesalers or retailers in the state of Washington.
Before agricultural dealers start selling products, they must get a Washington Agricultural Dealer License and Washington Agricultural Products Dealer Bond.
Washington Agricultural Dealer Licenses can be obtained at any time, but the licenses expire on December 31 of each year.
Go to the Washington State Department of Agriculture website and complete a Washington Agricultural Dealer License Application.
Include a check or money order made out to WSDA (Washington State Deparment of Agriculture) for the appropriate fee amount:
For information on the above license categories, view the License Categories in the Washington License Application.
You can purchase a bond from a licensed surety bond provider.
A Washington Agricultural Dealer Bond is a type of surety bond that guarantees you will abide by all laws and regulations. The amount of your bond is based on the type of business you are involved in:
You won't have to pay the full amount to get bonded. You'll just pay a small portion which is based on your personal credit. The best way to see what you'd pay for your bond is to get a free quote below:
Submit your license application, fees, and bond to the address below:
Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
Agricultural Investigations Program
PO Box 42591
Olympia, WA 98504-2591
Other things to note:
For questions about how to apply, contact the Olympia office at 360-902-1857 or by email at commerch@agr.wa.gov
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