Do I need a business licence for painting in the state of Washington

I see no requirement for a State license but different Cities DO have licensing requirements. Check with your City.

Hi, kaseyguthrie!

It's likely that http://www.sba.gov/ and/or ??????????????????????????? (that's score.org, in case it all looks like question marks) will have the specific information that you need concerning having a small business. However, it would also be helpful if you would specify the type of painting it is that you're going to be doing. For instance, there's a big difference between the requirements for painting automobiles and that which is required for painting the interior or exterior of businesses and dwellings.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Clough

Hi, kaseyguthrie!

It's likely that http://www.sba.gov/ and/or ??????????????????????????? (that's score.org, in case it all looks like question marks) will have the specific information that you need concerning having a small business. However, it would also be helpful if you would specify the type of painting it is that you're going to be doing. For instance, there's a big difference between the requirements for painting automobiles and that which is required for painting the interior or exterior of businesses and dwellings.

Thanks!

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It never occurred to me that painting automobiles would require a license to paint - I assumed that painting autos would require some type of mechanic's license, which I did NOT look into for the State of Washington. I only looked at interior/exterior buildings which does NOT require a State license.

Dear Judy,

It would be helpful, as you already know, if posters would be specific about what they're inquiring.

Thanks!