Licenses
Business License
In the City of Duvall, a business license is required for any business that operates within the City limits or conducts business within the City. This includes businesses with a physical location in Duvall, home-based businesses, and those engaging in door-to-door sales. The requirement applies to all types of businesses, as outlined in § 5.01 of the Duvall Municipal Code. You can confirm that you are conducting business within the Duvall City limits by using the provided map below.
How to Obtain a License
File online: Filing online is the fastest application method. Please visit the Washington State Department of Revenue website (HERE) for more information or to start your application process.
File by mail: Complete the Business License Application (HERE) and the City Business License Addendum (HERE) and mail with the appropriate fee (check or money order payable to the Department of Revenue) to:
Business Licensing Service
Washington State Department of Revenue
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034
If you have questions about the state license or city addendum process, contact the Washington State Department of Revenue directly by calling 360.705.6741. You can also find helpful information on the Doing Business in Washington State website.
General Business License
The City of Duvall requires a license for all businesses located within City limits or conducting business within the City limits. If you are unsure whether you will be conducting business within City limits, please get in touch with the City directly.
Nonprofit Business License
Businesses qualify for the nonprofit license if they are registered with the Office of the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation.
Home Occupation Business Licenses
Home Occupations are businesses that run out of a person's home. They include, but are not limited to, web-based businesses, daycares, and businesses where the central office is out of the home. When applying for the state license and City endorsement, indicate that your business is a home occupation. Staff may contact you for additional information before approving your business license application based on your neighborhood's requirements. You will need to complete an additional Home Occupation Application with the City. Please click HERE to start that application.
Non-Resident Business
If your business is physically located outside City limits, but conducts business within City limits, your license fee is determined by gross annual income earned within the City's boundaries.