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# [How Much Does It Cost to Get a Sales Tax Permit in Each State? | TaxValet — Sales Tax Done for You](https://thetaxvalet.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-a-sales-tax-permit-in-each-state)

 Written by [Alex Oxford, CMI](https://thetaxvalet.com/blog/author/alex-oxford-cmi) | Jan 16, 2024 7:24:41 PM

Most states (the wise ones) don’t charge anything to get a sales tax permit, but some do. In this article, we show you how much it costs to get a sales tax permit in each state.

  

  

## How Much It Costs to Register for a Sales Tax Permit in Each State

Kansas: Kansas does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit. 

Alabama: Alabama does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit, and does not require a security deposit.

Arizona: Arizona charges $12 for each business location. Many cities/towns charge an additional fee. [You can view the fee schedule here. ](https://www.azdor.gov/Portals/0/ADOR-forms/10100/10196_f.pdf)

Arkansas: Arkansas charges $50 for a sales tax permit. The registration fee is non-refundable.

California: California does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit, but they may require that you pay a security deposit. [You can read more about that here. ](https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/formspubs/pub73.pdf)

Colorado: If your business is located inside of Colorado, you must pay a refundable security deposit of $50 plus $16 for the sales tax permit. The permit must be renewed (and the fee paid again) every two years.

If you are an out-of-state business and are getting a retailers-use tax permit for online sales, then the permit is free.

Connecticut: Connecticut charges a one-time registration of $100. The permit expires every two years and is automatically renewed as long as the sales tax account is active. Fun fact: This is the most that any state charges for a sales tax permit, period. The author finds it ridiculous.

Washington D.C.: Washington D.C. does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit, and a deposit is not required.

Florida: Florida charges $5 for a sales tax permit if the business location or rental property is located in Florida, or if you are applying via a paper application. Florida does not require a security deposit.

Georgia: Georgia does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Hawaii: Hawaii charges a one-time $20 fee for their General Excise Tax license

Idaho: Idaho does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit.

Illinois: Illinois does not charge  fee  to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Indiana: Indiana charges a one-time fee of $25 to register for a Registered Retail Merchant Certificate (RRMC). The RRMC is valid for two years, and updates automatically with no additional charge for renewal. If a business does not pay its tax liability, the RRMC will expire.

Indiana also requires that out-of-state businesses register with the Secretary of State before they can receive a sales tax permit. This can be problematic because Indiana requires that the registrant have a mailing address in Indiana to receive official mail. Registered Agent services are available for about $50/yr to receive mail in Indiana on your behalf. Unfortunately, there’s no way around this.

Iowa: Iowa does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Kansas: Kansas does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Kentucky: Kentucky does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Louisiana: Louisiana does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Maine: Maine does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Maryland: Maryland does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Massachusetts: Massachusetts does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Michigan: Michigan does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Minnesota: Minnesota does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Mississippi: Mississippi does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. A bond may be needed for certain applicants.

Missouri: Missouri does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. All applicants must post a bond equal to two times their average monthly taxable income.

Nebraska: Nebraska does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Nevada: Nevada charges a $15 fee for each location that is registering for a sales tax permit.

New Jersey: New Jersey does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

New Mexico: New Mexico does not charge a fee to register for a gross receipt tax permit (their version of a sales tax permit). There is no security deposit or bond required.

New York: New York does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

North Carolina: North Carolina does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

North Dakota: North Dakota does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Ohio: Ohio charges $25 to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Oklahoma: Oklahoma charges a $20 fee to register for a sales tax permit, with each additional location costing $10 each. The license is renewable every three years from the date the permit was issued if the business is in good standing.

Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Rhode Island: Rhode Island charges a $10 fee to register for a sales tax permit.

South Carolina : South Carolina charges a $50 fee to register for a sales tax permit. The sales tax permit is valid so long as the business does not change locations.

South Dakota: South Dakota does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Tennessee: Tennessee does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Texas: Texas does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. A bond may be required but only after the application is filed and reviewed.

Utah: Utah does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Vermont: Vermont does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Virginia: Virginia does not charge a fee to register for a sales tax permit. There is no security deposit or bond required.

Washington: Washington charges a $19 fee to register for a sales tax permit for the first time.

West Virginia: West Virginia does not charge a fee to get a sales tax permit,  however  you have to complete Business Registration, which is $30 unless you meet one of several criteria such as being a non-profit, in the agricultural business,  or  an  out-of-state retailer.

Wisconsin: Wisconsin charges $20 to register for a sales tax permit. Additional locations are free.

Wyoming: Wyoming charges a one-time $60 fee to register for a sales tax permit.

  

  

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