Special Business Permits

Class 1 Permit

  • Cost: $5
  • Application
  • To purchase liquor (including alcohol) by a physician, dentist, a person in charge of an institution regularly conducted as a hospital or sanitarium, or a home devoted exclusively to the care of aged persons
  • RCW 66.20.010(1)

Class 2 Permit

  • Cost: $5 (to purchase five gallons or less)
  • Cost: $10 (to purchase over five gallons)
  • Application
  • To purchase alcohol by a person engaged in a mechanical or manufacturing business, or in scientific pursuits requiring alcohol
  • RCW 66.20.010(2)
  • There is no fee for city, county, state or federal institutions, or bona fide and accredited education institutions
  • The use of alcohol for beverage purposes is prohibited

Class 4 Permit

  • Cost: $500
  • Application
  • For a business that does not hold a liquor license to serve liquor without charge to employees or invited guests

Class 6 Permit

  • Cost: $5
  • Application
  • To purchase liquor by a person operating a drug store, to be sold on the prescription of a physician
  • RCW 66.20.010(6)