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License Requirements
All persons engaged in business in the city shall apply for, and operate under, a business license, with the following exception:
If you are a person or business who does not maintain a place of business within city limits AND have a gross income of the business in the city of less than $4,000, then a Monroe business license is not required.
The City of Monroe and State of Washington Business Licensing Service are involved in a combined licensing one-stop system that allows you to obtain state and city licenses at the same time. You will receive a master license from the state, showing your city general business endorsement.
There are four types of City of Monroe business license endorsements you can get - General, Nonprofit, Home Occupation, and General Non-Resident. You can add a City of Monroe business license endorsement through the mail or online through your MyDOR account.
Required Documents
- State of Washington Business License Application - includes Monroe General Business License.
The fee for a Monroe license is $50 plus a $19 state fee - paid to the Business License service during the State application process.
Solicitors, Peddlers, and Transient Merchants
Chapter 5.08 of the Monroe Municipal Code requires solicitors, peddlers, and transient merchants to register with the City of Monroe prior to conducting their business. Download the Registration Application (English)(Spanish) and mail or drop it off at City Hall: 806 W Main St, Monroe WA 98272 with the required documentation and fee. Make check payable to the City of Monroe. It is unlawful to conduct these activities without an approved registration.
Resources
City of Monroe Business License Regulations, MMC 5.02