Weighing and Measuring Devices

Any businesses where any of the following devices are used to determine the charges for a product or service based on weight or measure is required to have a Weighing and Measuring Devices endorsement.

Licensing requirements and additional supporting documents

State endorsement

Fee

Scales

Small: 0–400 lbs.

$16

Intermediate: 401–5,000 lbs.

$60

Large: more than 5,000 lbs.

$120

Railroad Track

$1,200

Motor Fuel Meters

Low: 20 gallons or less per minute

$16

Intermediate: more than 20, but not more than 150 gallons per minute

$50

High: more than 150 gallons per minute

$75

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicle Supply Port Level 2

$20

Electric Vehicle Supply Port DC Fast Charge

$40

LP Gas Meters

Small: dispenser diameter of 1 inch or smaller

$40

Large: dispenser diameter greater than 1 inch

$80

Miscellaneous Meters

Fabric Meter (for bolt cloth and similar material)

$15

Cordage Meter (for ropes, cables, and similar material)

$15

Mass Flow Meter (calculates mass of product flowing through meter)

$300

Taxi Meter (used in a vehicle for hire)

$40

(Fees shown for each individual device.)

Additional fees

State tax registration $0
Registering your business name as a trade name $5
Business License Application fee Variable fee

How to apply

Online

Add a state endorsement to your business

Apply for a new business license

Online assistance
Setting up your business licensing and tax account
How to add a state endorsement

By mail

Complete the licensing requirements above and mail to:

Business Licensing Service
P.O. Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034