How to get a Sales Tax Permit in all 50 States

State	Cost	Notes
Alabama	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for an Alabama sales tax permit, but other business registration fees may apply. Licenses must be renewed annually effective January 1, 2021.
Alaska	N/A	There’s no state sales tax in Alaska, but some jurisdictions impose a local sales tax and fees may apply. Remote sellers can register through the Alaska Remote Sellers Sales Tax Commission.
Arizona	$12	The cost to register or renew an Arizona transaction privilege tax license is currently $12 per business location. A separate city license fee may be required. TPT licenses are valid for one calendar year and must be renewed annually by January 1.
Arkansas	$50	The cost to register for an Arkansas sales tax permit is currently $50.
California	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a California seller’s permit but a security deposit may be required to cover any unpaid taxes that may be owed if, at a later date, the business closes. The amount of the security will be determined at the time you apply.
Colorado	$16	The cost to register for a two-year Colorado sales tax license is currently $16, plus a one-time-only $50 deposit. The deposit is automatically refunded to the business after $50 in state sales tax has been remitted to the department. Additional fees may apply in self-collected jurisdictions. There’s no charge or deposit for a retailer’s use tax license. Licenses are valid for a two-year period and expire at the end of each odd-numbered year. All active Colorado sales tax licenses will expire December 31, 2021, and will need to be renewed.
Connecticut	$100	The cost to register for a Connecticut sales and use tax permit is currently $100. The permit expires every two years and is automatically renewed and mailed to you at no cost by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, so long as your account is active.
Delaware	N/A	There’s no state sales tax in Delaware. Other registration requirments may apply.
Florida	$0	There’s currently no cost to register as a Florida business
Georgia	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a Georgia sales and use tax number. There is no need to renew it; it remains in effect as long as the business entity exists with no change in ownership or structure.
Hawaii	$20	The cost to register for a Hawaii general excise tax (GET) license is currently $20.
Idaho	$0	There’s currently no cost to register as a business in Idaho.
Illinois	$0	There’s currently no cost to register as a business in Illinois
Indiana	$25	The cost to register for an Indiana Registered Retail Merchants Certificate (RRMC) is $25. It’s 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.
Iowa	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for an Iowa sales tax permit.
Kansas	$0	There’s currently no cost to register as a business in Kansas.
Kentucky	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a Kentucky sales and use tax permit.
Louisiana	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a Louisiana sales tax certificate.
Maine	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a Maine retailer’s certificate.
Maryland	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a Maryland sales and use tax license.
Massachusetts	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a Massachusetts Sales and Use Tax Registration Certificate, which is required for each business location.
Michigan	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a Michigan sales tax license.
Minnesota	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a Tax ID Number in Minnesota.
Mississippi	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a Mississippi sales tax permit or registration license, which doesn’t expire or require renewal provided the holder continues in the same business at the same location (a separate permit is required for each location). However, a business with no permanent place of business in the state may be required to post a Sales Tax Bond or Surety Tax Cash Bond.
Missouri	Variable	There’s currently no cost to register for a Missouri sales tax license. However, a business making retail sales in Missouri must post a bond equal to two times the average monthly sales and use tax.
Montana	N/A	There’s no state sales tax in Montana. Other registration requirments may apply.
Nebraska	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a Nebraska sales tax permit. A separate permit is required for each business location unless you apply through the Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement.
Nevada	$15+	The cost to register for a Nevada sales and use tax permit is currently $15 for each location. In addition, businesses must remit a security deposit as follows: Monthly filers must remit three times the estimated tax due per month; quarterly filers must remit twice the estimated average tax due per quarter; annual filers must remit four times the estimated tax due annually. If a business’s calculated tax is less than $1,000, no deposit is required. Businesses may apply for a security deposit waiver after three full years of perfect reporting.
New Hampshire	N/A	There’s no state sales tax in New Hampshire. Other registration requirments may apply.
New Jersey	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a New Jersey Certificate of Authority.
New Mexico	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a New Mexico Tax Combined Reporting System (CRS) Identification Number.
New York	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a New York sales tax Certificate of Authority.
North Carolina	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a North Carolina Certificate of Registration.
North Dakota	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a North Dakota sales tax permit, and a permit remains active until the taxpayer cancels it. However, a bond may be required; taxpayers who file accurately and on time for two years may request a bond refund.
Ohio	$25	The cost to register for an Ohio vendor’s license is currently $25, and a separate license is required for each fixed place of business. The license is free for retailers located outside of Ohio who make taxable retail sales in the state.
Oklahoma	$20	The cost to register for an Oklahoma sales tax permit is currently $20, with additional locations costing $10. The license is renewable every three years from the date the permit was issued, if the business is in good standing.
Oregon	N/A	There’s no state sales tax in Oregon. Other registration requirments may apply.
Pennsylvania	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a Pennsylvania sales tax license, which must be renewed every five years.
Rhode Island	$10	The cost to register for or renew a Rhode Island retail sales tax license is currently $10. A renewal fee is assessed each year.
South Carolina	$50	The cost to register for a South Carolina retail license is currently $50. A separate retail license is required for each location. The license is valid for as long as the same retailer operates the business at that location (unless revoked by the Department of Revenue). Separate local business licenses may also be required.
South Dakota	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a South Dakota sales tax license.
Tennessee	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for sales tax in Tennessee. However, most businesses also need a business license, which cost $15 and are issued from each county clerk’s office.
Texas	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a Texas sales tax permit. However, businesses may be required to post a security bond.
Utah	$0	There’s currently no cost to register for a Utah sales and use tax license.
Vermont	$0	There's currently no cost to register for a Vermont sales and use tax license.
Virginia	$0	There's currently no cost to register for a Virginia sales tax certificate.
Washington	Variable	The cost to obtain a business license in Washington varies.
West Virginia	$30	For most businesses, the cost to register as a business in West Virginia is currently $30. Transient vendors must post a security (bond, cash, certified check, or irrevocable letter of credit) in the amount of $500.
Wisconsin	$20	There's a $20 fee to obtain the first Wisconsin seller's permit. There's no charge for additional tax permits, and no charge for a consumer's use tax certificate.
Wyoming	$20	The cost to register for a Wyoming sales and use tax license is currently $60.