This section provides information about filing the cottage permit application.
The Cottage Permit Application
A Cottage Food Permit must be issued before you sell your product
The permit is valid only for the person applying and their primary domestic residence identified on the application
On average, the application process takes 4-6 weeks from the time a complete application is received and when the permit is issued
All information included in the application is subject to the Washington State Public Records Act, including recipes, so do not submit recipes with your application
Application Overview
Water Supply Testing Information
Food Worker Card
Master Business License
Floor Plan
Labeling
Packaging
Equipment and Utensils, Cleaning and Sanitation
Processing Dates and Sales Plans
Child Management and Pet Management
For more information, check out Washington’s Cottage Food Laws