Licenses/Registrations/Permits:

In order to conduct business, itinerant vendors must obtain permits from Pullman Police Department as per Pullman City Code 8.95. Call Pullman Police Department at (509) 334-0802.

As per Pullman City Code 6.94 every person who performs a taxicab service in the City shall first obtain a taxicab operator’s license or a taxicab owner’s license as required by this Chapter. Such license shall be posted prominently in the taxicab with a schedule of all fares and charges.

If you are a taxicab company owner:

·     Click here for the “Application for Taxicab Owner’s License or Renewal” (required)

·     Click here for “Addendum A” for any additional company owners (as needed)

·     Click here for the “Statement in Support of Obtaining/Renewing License to Own or Operate Taxicab” (required)

If you are a taxicab operator:

·    Click here for the “Application for Taxicab Operator’s License or Renewal” (required)

·    Click here for the “Statement in Support of Obtaining/Renewing License to Own or Operate Taxicab” (required)

You may need to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to download the forms:

If you have additional questions on taxicab licensing, contact the Pullman Police Department at (509) 334-0802.

As of Jan. 1, 2010, residential rental unit registration is required, as per Pullman City Code 6.98. Click here for the registration form in a print-and-complete pdf format. Click here for the fee schedule set by Resolution R-91-08. Call Pullman Police Department at (509) 334-0802.

As per Pullman City Code 6.95, as of Jan. 1, 2010, registration with the City of Pullman shall be required of all commercial businesses within the city limits. Click here for information about the process. Packets are available at Pullman Police Department, 260 SE Kamiaken or call (509) 334-0802.

If you are starting a commercial business within Pullman city limits, you also need to contact the State of Washington (http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/cities/pullman.html) to be certain that you are meeting all requirements of the state.You may also wish to check with City of Pullman Planning Dept. to make certain your business will comply with zoning ordinances. Call the Pullman Planning Department at (509) 338-3213. In addition, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is also a resource for helping city business people who are applying for a business license through the Master License Service. Local information: L & I, 1250 SE Bishop Blvd, Suite G, Pullman, WA 99163  (509) 334-5296. 

Apply for an EIN (Employer Identification Number) through the Internal Revenue Service: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=102767,00.html

Pet licenses Call Pullman Police Department at (509) 334-0802.