The following vehicle and boat related Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) are currently under development:
Rulemaking activity
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Ownership in doubt - Bonded title or three-year registration without title (WAC 308-56A-210)We're removing the requirement for the Department to provide the names and addresses of current vehicle owners of record. Preproposal documentsProposed rule documents |
Public hearing to be held on November 15, 2023 If you are having difficulty joining the Zoom meeting at the time of the public hearing, please call 360-902-0131. An in-person option is available at the highways and licensing building located at: You may also submit your comments online. |
Special license plates - Criteria for creation or continued issuance (WAC 308-96A-560)Proposed rule documents |
Public hearing to be held on October 11, 2023 If you are having difficulty joining the Zoom meeting at the time of the public hearing, please call 360-902-0131. An in-person option is available at the highways and licensing building located at: You may also submit your comments online. |
Retail sales and use tax exemption criteria for clean alternative fuel vehicles (WAC 308-04-030)
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Public hearing to be held on October 19, 2023 If you are having difficulty joining the Zoom meeting at the time of the public hearing, please call 360-902-0131. An in-person option is available at the highways and licensing building located at: You may also submit your comments for WAC 308-04-030 online. |
Abandoned recreational vehicle - rates and caps (WAC 308-61-215)We're modifying the current abandoned RV standardized reimbursement schedule. These changes will increase the current reimbursement rates and caps. Proposed rule documents |
Public hearing to be held on September 28, 2023 If you are having difficulty joining the Zoom meeting at the time of the public hearing, please call 360-902-0131. An in-person option is available at the highways and licensing building located at: You may also submit your comments for WAC 308-61-125 online. |
Vehicle seller's report of sale (WAC 305-56A-525)We're updating the existing rule to allow vehicle dealers to file reports of sale on behalf of customers who sell, trade-in, or otherwise transfer ownership to the dealer. Preproposal documents |
See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information on submitting comments. |
Destroyed or wrecked vehicle - Reporting - Rebuilt (WAC 308-56A-460)
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Certification of signature (WAC 308-56A-275)
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See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information on submitting comments. |
Destroyed or wrecked vehicle - Reporting - Rebuilt (WAC 308-56A-460)
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See Rule-Making Order for information about this process. |
Delivery of off-road vehicle on dealer temporary permit. (WAC 308-94A-035)
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See Expedited rulemaking order for information on submitting comments. |
Department temporary permit (WAC 308-56A-140)
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Public hearing held June 27, 2023
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Abandoned recreational vehicle: Criteria and required information (WAC 308-61-195)
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Public hearing postponed. We'll post a new date once we determine one. |
Veterans Remembrance and military service award license plate (WAC 308-96A-530)Preproposal documents |
Withdrawn |
Enhancing data stewardship and privacy protections for vehicle and driver data (Title 308 WAC: Department of Licensing)(New rule) Preproposal documents |
Stakeholder webinars held February 2, 2022 and February 3, 2022.
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Destroyed or wrecked vehicle-Reporting-Rebuilt (WAC 308-56A-460)Adopted rule documents |
See Rule-Making Order for information about this process. |
Off-road and nonhighway vehicles (Chapter 308-94A WAC)Proposed rule documents |
Public hearing held September 9, 2022
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Fleet registration (WAC 308-96A-161)Adopted rule documents |
Public hearing held December 7, 2021 |
*To request this information in an alternative format, please email RulesCoordinator@dol.wa.gov or call 360.902.3843. (TTY call 711)
Explanation of abbreviations
- RCW—Revised Code of Washington (Washington State laws)
- WAC—Washington Administrative Code (Washington State agency regulations)
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Related information
- Laws and rules: Prorate and fuel tax
- Washington State motor vehicle laws (RCW 46)
- Department of Licensing rules and regulations (WAC 308)
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