Current rulemaking activity

Abandoned recreational vehicle (RV) processing

  • Vehicle and boat registration
Completed

Current rule(s)

  • Abandoned recreational vehicle - Criteria and required information (WAC 308-61-195)
  • Abandoned recreational vehicle - Application and review (WAC 308-61-197)
  • Abandoned recreational vehicle - Reimbursements (WAC 308-61-203)
  • Abandoned recreational vehicle - Rates and caps (WAC 308-61-215)

We implemented rulemaking to improve the efficiency of the Abandoned RV program. We removed unnecessary barriers for our processing partners.

Current step

February 23, 2026

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

We held a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on January 29, 2026.

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

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

Current rule(s)

We updated rule language for gender inclusivity.

Current step

February 3, 2026

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

Personalized license plates

  • Vehicle and boat registration
    • License plates
Completed

Current rule(s)

WAC 308-96A-065 Personalized license plates

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

Current step

January 6, 2026

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

Bail bond, private investigator, and security guard gender inclusivity

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

Current rule(s)

We updated rule language for gender inclusivity.

Current step

January 6, 2026

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
Completed

Current rule(s)

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

Current step

December 17, 2025

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

We proposed 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

Ignition Interlock Device (IID) exemption

  • Driver licensing
    • Suspensions
Completed

Current rule(s)

We conducted rulemaking concerning impaired driving. This change removed the self-employed exemption around obtaining an ignition interlock device (IID). This implements changes required by HB 1493, passed in the 2024 legislative session.

Current step

December 18, 2025

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

We proposed 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

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.

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

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