Current rulemaking activity

Prohibitions

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

Current rule(s)

Prohibitions (WAC 308-409-080)

We updated the language in this rule to include requirements from RCW 18.310.150 Disciplinary actions—Grounds. This is in response to a rulemaking petition.

Current step

June 10, 2024

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

We held a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on June 7, 2024.
10 a.m.

Vehicle dealer and manufacturer definitions

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Vehicle and boat dealers
    • Vehicle manufacturers
Completed

Current rule(s)

WAC 308-66-110 Definitions

We adopted rules to improve regulatory compliance for vehicle dealers and manufacturers. The new rules clarify definitions related to certain dealer and manufacturer activities.

Current step

December 20 2024

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

We held a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on December 6, 2024.

Waiving driver education requirements

  • Driver licensing
Completed

Current rule(s)

Waiver of driver education requirement—When granted (WAC 308-104-050)

We updated this rule to reflect the current process for waiving driver education requirements.

Current step

August 13, 2024

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

We held a public hearing on June 13, 2024.

Address requests

  • Driver licensing
Completed

Current rule(s)

Address requests—Terms and fees (WAC 308-104-150)

We repealed this redundant rule. Records requests go through our public disclosure office.

Current step

December 11, 2024

Rule repealed

Public hearing or comments

If you object to this use of the expedited rulemaking process, you must submit your objection in writing.

Mail

Washington State Department of Licensing
1125 Washington St SE
Olympia, WA 98504

Email

rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov

Applying for a driver license or ID card

  • Driver licensing
Completed

Current rule(s)

Application for a driver's license or identicard (WAC 308-104-014)

We amended this rule to include a “responsible adult” as being eligible to sign on behalf of a minor for a driver license application. This is to comply with a bill passed in the 2024 legislative session (SB 5800).

Current step

December 11, 2024

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

If you object to this use of the expedited rulemaking process, you must send your objections to us in writing.

Mail

Rules Coordinator
Washington State Department of Licensing
1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504

Email

rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov

Business and professional licensing fees (06L Account)

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Auctioneers
    • Bail bonds
    • Camping resorts
    • Combative sports
    • Cosmetologists
    • Court reporters
    • Employment agencies
    • Home inspectors
    • Notaries public
    • Private investigators
    • Security guards
    • Tattoos, piercing, body art
    • Timeshares
Withdrawn

Current rule(s)

  • Notaries public fees for notarial acts (308-30-220)
  • Private investigative agency, private investigator, and armed private investigator fees (WAC 308-17-150)
  • Private security guard company, private security guard, and armed private security guard fees (WAC 308-18-150)
  • Professional and amateur martial arts license fees, renewals and requirements (WAC 36-14-110)
  • Professional boxing license fees, renewals and requirements (WAC 36-12-195)
  • Timeshare fees (WAC 308-127-160)
  • Wrestling license fees, renewals and requirements (WAC 36-13-010)

We're required to set fees for each professional, occupational, or business licensing program. The fees must be enough to balance the costs of running these programs. Current fees for certain programs funded by the 06L account (Business and Professions Account) aren't enough to support them.

Current step

October 24, 2024

Rule change withdrawn

Public hearing or comments

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

Real estate appraiser fees and charges

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Appraisers
    • Real estate
Completed

Current rule(s)

Fees and charges (Chapter 308-125-120 WAC)

We're proposing an increase to fees for real estate appraisers. Current fees aren't enough to cover program costs. The law requires us to review program budgets and set fees to cover administration costs. The licensing fees we collect are the only source of funds that cover program costs.

We continue to look into ways to reduce budget gaps while minimizing the impact on our licensees. For example, we replaced travel for board meetings and investigations with virtual options, where possible. This reduces travel costs for rental space, lodging, meals, staffing, mileage and more.

Current step

September 19, 2024

Rule change adopted

Public hearing or comments

We held public hearings for this rulemaking activity on August 28, 2024 and September 18, 2024.

Scrap metal wrecker application and fees

  • All business and professional licensing
    • Scrap metal
Completed

Current rule(s)

We're creating new licensing rules for vehicle wreckers and scrap metal businesses. The rules adopt a $500 catalytic converter inspection fee. These licensees must pay the fee when applying for or renewing their license. The new fee is required by a law passed during the 2024 legislative session.

Current step

June 20, 2024

Rule change adopted

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

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