- Home
- Government
- Departments A-G
- Auditor
- Business Licensing
Business Licensing
A Pierce County business license is required for only a few types of businesses.
Businesses located in Unincorporated Pierce County require a license for the following only:
- Adult Entertainment
- Secondhand Dealer
- Pawnbroker
- Panoram
- Peddler
- Solicitor
- Process Server
- For Hire (Uber, Lyft,Taxi) - Contracted with City of Tacoma
- Commercial Kennel or Cattery
- Boarding Kennel or Cattery
- Grooming Parlor
- Pet Shop
- Hobby Kennel or Cattery
- Private Kennel or Cattery
- Foster Shelter Kennel or Cattery
If your business is located outside of Unincorporated Pierce County, please contact the city you are located in for licensing requirements. If your business is not on the list, Pierce County does not require a license.
⚠ Please Note: Every business requires a Master Business License from the State of Washington. Contact the Washington State Department of Revenue regarding a Master Business License, (253) 382-2000.
Limited "standby" tickets will be issued to walk-in customers based on availability.
2401 S. 35th St., #200, Tacoma, WA 98409
Mon. - Fri. | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Complaints against a business related to violations of Pierce County code can be reported to [email protected]. If making a complaint you will receive acknowledgment of our receipt of your complaint. Our compliance officers will investigate during normal compliance activities, and the code will be enforced. Complainants will not receive follow up correspondence from our staff regarding their complaint.
If you have a complaint about a business, please call the Better Business Bureau at (206) 431-2222.
You may also contact the Consumer Protection Division of the State of Washington Attorney General's Office in Olympia, Washington.
If you believe that a business is operating illegally without a license, contact the licensing agency (state, county, city, town).
Cash, checks, or money orders accepted.
Please make checks payable to Pierce County Auditor.
| Adult Entertainer Establishment | $800 |
| Adult Entertainer Manager | $100 |
| Adult Entertainer | $100 |
| Adult Entertainer / Manager Duplicate License | $30 |
| Secondhand | $120 |
| Pawnbroker | $600 |
| Duplicate License (Miscellaneous) | $5 |
| Panoram Device (Each) | $36 |
| Panoram Owner | $960 |
| Panoram Premise | $600 |
| Peddler | $30 |
| Peddler Agency A (1-10 Employees / Agents) | $60 |
| Peddler Agency B (11-25 Employees / Agents) | $120 |
| Peddler Agency C (26-49 Employees / Agents) | $180 |
| Peddler Agency D (50 or More Employees / Agents) | $240 |
| Solicitor | $30 |
| Solicitor Agency A (1-10 Employees / Agents) | $60 |
| Solicitor Agency B (11-25 Employees / Agents) | $120 |
| Solicitor Agency C (26-49 Employees / Agents) | $180 |
| Solicitor Agency D (50 or More Employees / Agents) | $240 |
| Photo Fee (Per Image) | $6 |
| Process Server | $10 |
| Commercial Kennel or Cattery License | $250 |
| Boarding Kennel or Cattery License | $200 |
| Foster Shelter / Kennel / Cattery License (if spayed / neutered) | $75 |
| Foster Shelter / Kennel / Cattery License (if not spayed / neutered) | $150 |
| Hobby Kennel or Cattery License (6-20 dogs and/or cats) | $150 |
| Grooming Parlor License | $100 |
| Pet Shop License | $200 |
| Private Kennel or Cattery License | $150 |
Any Animal Related Business Fees