List of rulemaking activity

Terminating suspensions

  • Driver licensing
    • Suspensions
Completed

Current rule(s)

We conducted rulemaking to clarify the process for terminating a suspension resulting from accumulated traffic infractions.

Current step

November 21, 2025

New rule adopted

Public hearing or comments

We held a public hearing on this rulemaking activity on November 4, 2025.

Professional conduct of attorneys during administrative hearings

  • Driver licensing
    • Hearings
In progress

Current rule(s)

We're creating new rules to govern the professional conduct of attorneys appearing before the agency during administrative proceedings.

Current step

November 21, 2025

New rule proposed

Public hearing or comments

We're holding a public hearing on this rulemaking activity on January 7, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Join the hearing on Zoom
Meeting ID: 830 2886 3975
Passcode: 663570

If you have trouble accessing the virtual meeting, call us at 360-902-3486 to request help. If you'd like to request an interpreter or other accommodations, you can email us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov. Please be sure to do this at least one week before the public hearing.

Note: We encourage hearing participants to attend in-person. If you attend virtually and have technical difficulties, you'll need to use the call-in option. The in-person attendance will take place at the Highways and Licensing Building, located at:

1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Map and directions

Submit your comments online

Notaries public, employment agencies, timeshares, and camping resorts gender inclusivity

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Notaries public
    • Employment agencies
    • Timeshares
    • Camping resorts
In progress

Current rule(s)

We're updating rule language for gender inclusivity.

Current step

December 3, 2025

Rule change proposed

Public hearing or comments

We're conducting this rule change under an expedited process (RCW 34.05.353). This process eliminates the need for us to hold public hearings. If you object to the use of the expedited process for this rule change, you must object in writing. Email your objection to rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov or mail it to:

Rules Coordinator
Department of Licensing
1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501

Bail bond, private investigator, and security guard gender inclusivity

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Bail bonds
    • Private investigators
    • Security guards
In progress

Current rule(s)

We're updating rule language for gender inclusivity.

Current step

November 5, 2025

Rule change proposed

Public hearing or comments

We're conducting this rule change under an expedited process (RCW 34.05.353). This process eliminates the need for us to hold public hearings. If you object to the use of the expedited process for this rule change, you must object in writing. Email your objection to rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov or mail it to:

Rules Coordinator
Department of Licensing
1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501

Submit your comments online

Personalized license plates

  • Vehicle and boat registration
    • License plates
In progress

Current rule(s)

WAC 308-96A-065 Personalized license plates

We're conducting rulemaking to clarify rule language. We're updating the term "lifestyle" in relation to denials or cancellations of applications for a personalized license plate.

Current step

November 5, 2025

Rule change proposed

Public hearing or comments

We're conducting this rule change under an expedited process (RCW 34.05.353). This process eliminates the need for us to hold public hearings. If you object to the use of the expedited process for this rule change, you must object in writing. Email your objection to rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov or mail it to:

Rules Coordinator
Department of Licensing
1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501

Submit comments online

Temporary license plate expiration dates

  • Vehicle and boat registration
    • License plates
Completed

Current rule(s)

Department temporary license plates (WAC 308-56A-140)

We put in place extensions for temporary license plate expiration dates. These extensions are for cases of permanent license plate shortages.

Current step

November 4, 2025

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

You can participate in this rulemaking activity by contacting us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov.

Collector vehicle requirements

  • Vehicle and boat registration
    • License plates
Completed

Current rule(s)

We conducted rulemaking to include collector vehicle insurance requirements, secondary vehicle requirements, and eligible vehicle manufacturer dates.

Current step

October 21, 2025

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

We conducted this rule change under an expedited process (RCW 34.05.353). This process eliminates the need for us to hold public hearings. If you object to the use of the expedited process for this rule change, you must object in writing. Email your objection to rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov or mail it to:

Rules Coordinator
Department of Licensing
1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501

Fair housing training requirements

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Appraisers
    • Appraisal management companies
Completed

Current rule(s)

We conducted rulemaking to align with changes to the fair housing training requirements. The updated rule removes gendered language and provides clarity on inactive appraiser license fees.

Current step

October 21, 2025

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

We conducted this rule change under an expedited process (RCW 34.05.353). This process eliminates the need for us to hold public hearings. If you object to the use of the expedited process for this rule change, you must object in writing. Email your objection to rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov or mail it to:

Rules Coordinator
Department of Licensing
1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501

Gendered language in combative sports rules

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Combative sports
In progress

Current rule(s)

We're conducting expedited rulemaking to remove gendered language from our combative sports rules. This rulemaking is in response to a public rulemaking petition.

Current step

October 1, 2025

Rule change proposed

Public hearing or comments

We're proposing this rule change under an expedited process (RCW 34.05.353). This process eliminates the need for us to hold public hearings. If you object to the use of the expedited process for this rule change, you must object in writing. Email your objection to rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov or mail it to:

Rules Coordinator
Department of Licensing
1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501

Vehicle and vessel ownership in doubt

  • Vehicle and boat registration
    • Boats
    • Vehicle records
Completed

Current rule(s)

  • Ownership in Doubt - Bonded title or three-year registration without title (WAC 308-56A-210)
  • Ownership in Doubt - Bonded title or three-year registration without title (WAC 308-93-440)

We conducted rulemaking to clarify Ownership in Doubt rules. The changes clarify that we won't require customers to seek releases of interest from prior owners before entering Ownership in Doubt. This aligns with current law, helps protect the names and addresses of vehicle and vessel owners.

Current step

September 16, 2025

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

We held a public hearing on this rulemaking activity on September 15, 2025.

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