Make a prorate or fuel tax payment

Gather the required information

To make a PRFT payment in License Express, you will need one of the following:

• Your bank account number and type, and routing numbers.
• Your credit card type, number, billing address, expiration date, and security code.

You may also need:

• The letter ID associated with the payment you want to make.

When to make a payment

You may be prompted to make a payment at different stages in License Express, depending on the process or transaction you are completing.

A note about examples in this guide

For demonstration purposes, we have chosen the following examples:

• An account balance associated with a fuel supplier return.
• A bill item associated with a notice of assessment letter ID.

Although the screens may show information that is different from what you see on your screens, the process of making a payment will be the same.

Choose the type of payment you want to make

Follow the steps below to make a PRFT payment in License Express.

Note: If you are at a stage in License Express where you need to choose your method of payment, skip to step 11.

1. If you are in License Express and want to make a payment for an account balance or bill item, on your dashboard, choose “Make a Payment.”

2. Under “What do you want to pay off?,” choose the type of payment you want to make.

1. If you want to make a payment for a transaction associated with a bill item or invoice from us and don’t have your letter ID, proceed to step 3.
2. If you want to make a payment on a transaction associated with a letter ID and aren’t an existing customer or can’t find your letter ID, email us at DOL-PRFTCompliance@dol.wa.gov. We can help your retrieve your Letter ID.
   
3. If you want to make a payment for a transaction associated with a letter or invoice from us, and have your letter ID, choose “Bill Item.” Then, choose the “Next” button and skip to step 4.
   
4. If you want to make a payment on an account balance, such as taxes you owe or renewal fees, choose “Account Balance.” Then, choose the “Next” button and skip to step 9.
   

3. First, you must find your letter ID:

1. Return to your License Express dashboard.
2. Find the account that has the balance you want to pay off.
3. Choose the “Action Center” link for that account.
4. Under “Letters,” choose “View Letters.”
5. Choose the link to the letter associated with the payment you want to make.
6. When you open the letter, you’ll see the letter in the upper right-hand corner.

4. Return to the “What do you want to pay off?” screen in step 2.

5. Under “Enter your letter Id,” enter your letter ID and choose the “Next” button and skip to step 10.

Pay off an account balance

Follow these steps to pay off an account balance.

6. Under “Account Balance,” review the amount you owe.

7. Under “Payment Details” and “Payment Amount,” enter the amount you want to pay. You can pay off the entire balance or a portion of it.

8. Under “Payment Date,” enter or select your payment date. License Express will default to today’s date.

9. Choose the “Next” button and proceed to step 10.

Choose your method of payment

10. Under “Payment Options,” indicate how you want to make your payment:

1. Choose the "Bank Account” option to pay with your bank account number and routing number. Choose the “Next” button and proceed to step 11.
2. Choose the “Credit Card” option to pay using your credit card details. Note: We’ll also charge a 3% fee. Choose the “Next” button and skip to step 12.
3. Choose the “Pay Later” option to submit your return now and pay your account balance later. Choose the “Next” button and skip to step 16.

Pay with a bank account

11. Under the “Pay with Bank Account” heading, enter the following information:

1. Enter the amount of taxes you want to pay under “Amount” and “Confirm Amount.”
2. Enter your bank’s routing number. If you need help finding it, see the image under the “Example Check” heading.
3. Enter your bank account number. If you need help finding it, see the image under the “Example Check” heading.
4. Reenter your bank account number.
5. If your account is a checking account, choose “Checking.” If your account is a savings account, choose “Savings.”
6. Next to “Save for future use,” indicate whether you want License Express to save your information for future payments.
   
   If you want License Express to save your banking information, choose “Yes.”
   
   If you don’t want License Express to store your banking information, choose “No.”
    
   

   g. Review the information you entered. Toggle the “Certify” option to confirm your bank account information is correct.

   h. Choose the “Submit” button.

   

Pay with a credit or debit card

12. Under the “Pay with Credit Card” heading, enter the amount you want to pay under “Confirm Amount.” Then choose the “Submit” button.

License Express will redirect you to our secure credit card payment portal.

13. Review the total amount you’ll pay with your card. Note that using a credit or debit card adds a 3% fee to your total. Choose the “Next” button.

14. Enter your billing information. Note that you must fill in each of these fields unless we note otherwise:

1. Enter your first name.
2. Enter your last name.
3. Enter your street address.
4. Optional: Enter an apartment, unit, or suite number, if applicable.
5. Enter your city.
6. Select your country from the dropdown menu. License Express will default to United States of America.
7. Select your state or province from the dropdown menu. License Express will default to Washington.
8. Enter your zip or postal code.

15. Enter your payment details.

1. Choose the type of card you’re using. All the card types we accept will appear on the page.
2. Enter your card number.
3. Select the month your card expires.
4. Select the year your card expires.
5. Enter the CVN or security code on the back of your card.
6. Review your information and choose the “Pay” button.

Pay later

Depending on the type of transaction you’re completing, you may not see an option to pay later.

16. Under “Payment Options,” choose the “Pay Later” option. Choose the “Next” button.

17. Choose the “Submit” button. Note that if you’re processing an IRP renewal or replacing credentials, we won’t issue your renewal or credentials until you complete your payment.

After you make a PRFT payment

If we require payment before we grant you a renewal or license, we’ll verify the information you provided. We may contact you with questions at any time while we work to verify your information. Watch your email inbox or your mailbox, depending on the method of communication you chose.