Licenses and Permits

Business

• Seattle Resources
  • Online Seattle Business License Application (SELF)
  • Allocation and Apportionment Procedures
  • Business Licensing in Seattle
  • Guide to Seattle's Business License and Taxes
  • Seattle Business License Database
  • Business License Application Form
• King County Resources
  • Business Licensing in King County
• Washington State Resources
  • Washington State Licenses, Endorsements and Certifications
  • Starting and Licensing Your Business
  • Master Business Application

Developing and Planning

• Department of Planning & Development for homeowners, architects, and contractors.
  • Getting a Permit
  • Permit Process Overview
  • Applicant Service Center
  • DPD Online Tools
  • DPD Dashboard - track your DPD projects, appointments and fees with a customized dashboard.
  • DPD Activity Locator - view permitting activity in Seattle from July, 2005 to present using Microsoft Virtual Earth
  • Permit Pipeline - DPD Permit Newsletter
  • Client Assistance Memos (CAMs)
  • Boiler and Pressure Vessel Installation Permits
• General Permit Information for King County - Customer Information Bulletins
• Unincorporated King County Building Permit Information

Environment

• Environmental Permitting for Washington State
• SEPA - State Environmental Policy Act

Food and Beverage

• Food Worker's Card/Permit
• Washington State Liquor Licenses and Permits

Property Usage

• Seattle City Light Property Usage Permit

Public Safety - Special Events

• Fire Department Permits
• Street Use Permits for Special Events

Street and Traffic

• Film Office Permits
• Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) Permits
• Street Tree Planting Permits
• Street Use Permits for Special Events
• Street Use Permit Counter Publications
• Street Use Permit List
• Parking Permits and Parking Regulations

Vehicle and Vessel

• Boat Ramp Use Permits
• Driver's Licenses
• King County License Agents
• Licensing & Registering a Vehicle/Vessel in Washington State
• Washington State Department of Licensing

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