Resources and publications: Limousines

Short-term or special needs vehicle certificates

If you need to rent or lease a limousine for a short time, you must get a "special needs certificate."

• The certificate is valid for no more than 30 consecutive days.
• The limousine(s) must meet all requirements, which includes passing the Washington State Patrol limousine inspection.

Request special needs certificates

To request short-term or special needs vehicle certificates you will submit the following documents and fees and mail them to

the address below.

Documents and fees:

• A written explanation of the reason you need the certificates, including each vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN).
• Fee of $75 per vehicle (check or money order payable to the Department of Revenue).

Mail to:

Update or correct an existing limousine vehicle certificate

To update or correct an existing limousine vehicle certificate you will submit the following documents and fees and mail them to the address below.

Documents and fees:

• An explanation of the reason for the change, including each vehicle's VIN.
• A fee of $75 per vehicle (check or money order payable to the Department of Revenue).

Mail to:

Replace lost or destroyed certificates

• Vehicle certificate: Call 360-664-6466.
• Special needs certificate: Reapply for a new one.

Advertising rules

Your Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number must be on any advertisement for your business.

Recordkeeping requirements

We select limousine carriers on a random basis for audits of records. All documents listed below must be on file and available for review upon request. Don't send them to us unless directed to do so.

Business records

• Advertising records and contracts
• Passenger manifests
• Dispatch log
• Contracts for related services
• Customer payment records
• Collision and injury reports
• Customer comments or complaints and responses

Vehicle records

• Inspection reports
• Registration certificates
• Insurance certificates
• Maintenance records

Chauffeur records

Maintained for each chauffeur:

• Copy of valid WA State driver license (front and back).
• Training test scores.
• A Department of Licensing Employment Driving Record issued no more than 60 days before hire.
  • See options on how to buy a driving record.
  • If they've lived in another state in the past 5 years, you must have a complete driving record from the previous state.
• Results of a background check from the Washington State Patrol within the last 2 years.
• A U.S. Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate (completed/signed by the doctor), certifying their fitness to be a chauffeur. The exam and medical certificate are required every 2 years.
• A drug test report obtained within the past 90 days.
• A report or certificate from a drug testing facility stating the chauffeur is participating in a random testing program. Before recertifying the chauffeur on your annual application they must get an updated report.