2026 Application for Business License Tax Certificate (Seattle, Washington)

This is the official 2026 Application for Business License Tax Certificate from City of Seattle License and Tax Administration. You can fill it in its original layout in your browser or with an AI assistant, then download it to review, sign and submit to the agency.

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Form details

Issuer: City of Seattle License and Tax Administration
Jurisdiction: Seattle, Washington
Type: Food truck and mobile vending permits
Questions: 74
Last mapping review: 2026-10-02

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What this form asks

State of Washington UBI #: UBI (9 digits)
State of Washington UBI #: Business ID (3 digits)
State of Washington UBI #: Location ID (4 digits)
State of Washington Contractor #
Email Contact
Website Address
Has your business previously registered with Seattle? (choose one)
Type of Business (check one) (choose one)
Type of Business: Other (specify)
Is the business a non-profit organization? (choose one)
Legal Name of Business Entity (sole proprietor: last name first, include middle initial)
Trade Name or DBA (doing business as)
Starting Date of Business in Seattle: Month
Starting Date of Business in Seattle: Day
Starting Date of Business in Seattle: Year
Physical Business Location (Address, City, State, Zip)
Is this location being added as a branch only to an existing license? (choose one)
Mailing Address for License & Renewal (Address, City, State, Zip)
Mailing Address for License & Renewal: Same as Above (checkbox)
Mailing Address for Tax Forms (Address, City, State, Zip)
Mailing Address for Tax Forms: Same as Above (checkbox)
Business Phone: Area Code
Business Phone
Cellular Phone: Area Code
Cellular Phone
Fax: Area Code
Fax
Other Business Location in Seattle 1: Trade Name, Address, Seattle ZIP Code, Telephone
Other Business Location in Seattle 1: "Separate" Tax Reporting Status? (choose one)
Other Business Location in Seattle 2: Trade Name, Address, Seattle ZIP Code, Telephone
Other Business Location in Seattle 2: "Separate" Tax Reporting Status? (choose one)
Nature of business: Short-Term Rental (checkbox)
Nature of business: Manufacturing-Extracting (checkbox)
Nature of business: Printing & Publishing (checkbox)
Nature of business: Tour Operator (checkbox)
Nature of business: Wholesale (checkbox)
Nature of business: Retail (checkbox)
Nature of business: Service (checkbox)
Nature of business: Transportation (checkbox)
Nature of business: Gambling Activity (checkbox)
Nature of business: Utility Services (checkbox)
Nature of business: Charging Admission for Events/Shows (checkbox)
Nature of business: Distributing Sweetened Beverage Syrups/Concentrates (checkbox)
Nature of business: Other (checkbox)
Does your business own or operate price scanning equipment? (choose one)
Describe in detail the principal product(s) or service(s) rendered (multiline)
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 1: Name and Title
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 1: Residence Address
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 1: City, State, ZIP
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 1: Telephone
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 1: Date of Birth (date)
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 2: Name and Title
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 2: Residence Address
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 2: City, State, ZIP
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 2: Telephone
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 2: Date of Birth (date)
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 3: Name and Title
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 3: Residence Address
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 3: City, State, ZIP
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 3: Telephone
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 3: Date of Birth (date)
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 4: Name and Title
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 4: Residence Address
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 4: City, State, ZIP
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 4: Telephone
Sole Proprietor, Partners, Corporate Officers and Resident Agents: Person 4: Date of Birth (date)
I understand the tax filing requirements associated with this business license tax certificate. (checkbox)
If you purchased this business, did you take over (choose one)
Former Owner: Name, Current Address, City/State/ZIP, Telephone, Customer Number
As applicant, I (full name) certify or declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct
Date Signed (date)
Printed Name of Signer
Signer Title
Total Due ($)

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Frequently asked questions

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