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Permits, violations & licenses

Get a Small Games of Chance License

Service overview

Nonprofits need this license to hold small games of chance on a continuing basis.

Small games of chance include:

  • Punch boards.
  • Pull-tabs.
  • Raffles.
  • Drawings.

If you only hold these games three or fewer times, you should apply for the Limited Engagement Small Games of Chance License.

For games with prizes larger than $1,000, you also need a Special Permit License.

The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) issues these licenses.

Who

Only nonprofit charitable organizations can apply for this license.

Requirements

Application

Notarized Small Games of Chance license application

Other licenses and registrations

  • Activity License Number
  • Must be registered with the Department of Revenue as a:
    • Nonprofit organization.
    • Charitable organization.
    • Religious association.
    • Civic association.

Where and when

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Cost

License fee
$100

A non-refundable application fee of $20 is applied to the license fee. The balance of the license fee is due upon application approval.

Renewal fee
$100

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How

You can apply for this license online using eCLIPSE or in person at the Permit and License Center.

Online

1
Upload all required documents.

Applications are processed in about a month.

2
The application is sent to the District Attorney's Office
3
If the application is approved, you will receive a notice to pay the balance.

If the application isn’t approved, you will receive an email stating what is missing or required.

In person

1
Visit the Permit and License Center.

Applications are processed in about a month.

2
The application is sent to the District Attorney's Office
3
L&I will either issue your license or request more information.

Renewal requirements

Annual renewal

  • Renew this license online through eCLIPSE or in person at the Permit and License Center.

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