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Starting October 1: Some business services are now subject to retail sales tax, as required by state law, ESSB 5814. When you buy these services, vendors should add sales tax to your bill. If you sell these services, you should begin collecting retail sales tax. Learn more about Services newly subject to retail sales tax.
Registrations and filings required for businesses - Department of Transportation
- Aircraft Dealer License
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Purpose
To allow the sale or exchange of aircraft. Applies to a person engaged in the business of selling, exchanging, or acting as a broker of aircraft or who offers for sale two or more aircraft within a calendar year.
How to submit
Complete all four required forms and return them to WSDOT Aviation along with your check or money order.
Processing time
Approximately two weeks.
Fees
$75 - License
$10 - Each additional plateLicense renewals
Annual license.
- Canadian Weights Permit (State Route 9)
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Purpose
To authorize Canadian weights into Sumas, WA on heavy haul corridor. Applies to businesses operating commercial vehicles from BC Canada to Sumas, WA and return on SR 9 with heavier Canadian weight limits.
How to submit
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
Processing time
15 minutes.
Fees
$14 - Per year
License renewals
Annual permit.
- Monthly or Annual Special Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit - Manufactured Housing Permit
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Purpose
To allow for the movement of housing units with a box width not exceeding 14 feet wide, an eave not exceeding 12 inches, and a maximum height of 15 feet. Applies to a dealer, manufacturer, or licensed transporter of manufactured homes planning on moving a housing unit via commercial vehicle.
How to submit
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
Information to Process Monthly or Annual Special Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit
Permit Types and InformationProcessing time
15 minutes.
Fees
$30 - Monthly
$360 - AnnualLicense renewals
Issued per month up to one year.
- Oversize/Overweight Load Permit
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Purpose
To allow operating vehicles with oversize/overweight loads for one single route specific trip. Applies to businesses operating commercial vehicles with oversize/overweight loads.
How to submit
In person with cash or check. May self issue if less than 16' high or wide, less than 125' long and less than 200,000 lbs.
Processing time
20 minutes
Fees
$10 - Dimensional permits; weight permit prices vary
License renewals
Issued for three days only.
