To allow vehicular access and connection points of ingress to, and egress from, a managed access state highway system within unincorporated areas that are under the jurisdiction of WSDOT. Applies to businesses, and private entities, planning to construct an access connection to a State Highway for property outside the city limits with new driveways or land use changes.
Applicant fills out an application (DOT Form 224-694) and submits to WSDOT Regional Developer Services representative with fee that is applicable to the connection type, as defined in WAC 468-51-070.
Approximately 30 days.
Fees can be found in the application form and WAC 468-51-070.
None
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.
Complete all four required forms and return them to WSDOT Aviation along with your check or money order.
Approximately two weeks.
$75 - License
$10 - Each additional plate
Annual license.
To register an aircraft in Washington State. Applies to every aircraft inclusive of commercial unpiloted aircraft systems (commonly defined by the FAA as Unmanned Aircraft Systems) in WA State unless exempted in accordance to RCW 47.68.250; must be registered with the department for each calendar year in which the aircraft is operated or is based within this state.
Submit the registration payment online, by mail, or in-person (by appointment only) to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation. If an aircraft qualifies, you can apply for an exemption online or by mail.
24 to 72 hours.
$15 - Registration fee for each aircraft, inclusive of commercial unpiloted aircraft systems. Plus excise tax based on the aircraft type, for piloted aircraft. Unpiloted aircraft systems (unmanned aircraft systems) are responsible for property tax through the Department of Revenue.
Annual registration.
To authorize the one time movement of a house a distance of less than five miles.
Application made to WSDOT Region office at location of move.
At least 10 working days before the proposed move (identified in WAC 468-38-360)
$10 - Dimensional Permits
Note: Weight permit prices vary. RCW 46.44.0941
Initial permit, no renewal.
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.
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
15 minutes.
$14 - Per year
Annual permit.
To authorize Canadian weights into Oroville, WA from the Canadian border and return on US-97 heavy haul corridor. Applies to businesses operating commercial vehicles from BC Canada to Oroville, WA and back on US 97 with heavier Canadian weight limits.
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
15 minutes.
$100 - Per month
$1,000 - Per year
Issued per month up to one year.
To allow site access to and/or from WSDOT owned partially control facilities, for the normal construction, operation and maintenance of the wireless communications sites located on private property of Wireless Communication Businesses.
Applicant fills out an application (DOT Form 224-009) and submits to WSDOT Regional Developer Services representative with fee that is applicable to the connection type, as defined in WAC 468-58-080.
Application for Type F Access - Wireless Communication Site
Additional information regarding Wireless Communications Leasing
30 working days.
$500 - Per Application Base Fee
and
$500 - Per year thereafter
Note: Each additional permitted access user is required to pay to the state five hundred dollars annually. WAC 468-58-080
None
To allow divisible loads to be carried on a set of double trailers up to 68 feet (30 day periods to one year). Applies to businesses operating commercial vehicles with a double-trailer length longer than 61 feet.
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
Information to Process Monthly or Annual Special Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit
Permit Types and Information
15 minutes.
$10 - 30-day period
$100 - Annual fee
Issued per month up to one year.
To allow a fixed load (crane, concrete pumping truck, or a well digging truck) with three or four axles to permit for a period of up to 30 days.
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
Information to Process Monthly or Annual Special Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit
Permit Types and Information
15 minutes.
$70 or $90 per month - Depending on number of axles
Issued per month.
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.
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
Information to Process Monthly or Annual Special Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit
Permit Types and Information
15 minutes.
$30 - Monthly
$360 - Annual
Issued per month up to one year.
To authorize the movement of oversized non-divisible loads. Applies to businesses operating commercial vehicles hauling non-divisible loads up to 14 feet wide, 15 feet high, and 125 feet long making multiple trips during the requested months.
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
Information to Process Monthly or Annual Special Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit
Permit Types and Information
15 minutes
$10 or $20 or $30 per 30 day period depending on the size characteristic width, length, length, or combination.
Issued per month up to one year.
To allow for semi-trailer/load up to 56 feet measured from the front of the trailer, rear of the trailer or load, whichever is longer. Applies to businesses operating commercial vehicles with a semi-trailer length longer than 53 feet.
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
Information to Process Monthly or Annual Special Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit
Permit Types and Information
15 minutes.
$10 - Per 30 day period
$100 - Annual
Issued per month up to one year.
To allow signs and billboards to be visible to regulated highways.
Contact the WSDOT Outdoor Advertising Control Program at 360-705-7294 or OutdoorAdvertisingControl@wsdot.wa.gov.
Approximately 30 days.
$150 - Annual fee for each sign permit generating rental income
$150 - Application fee per sign structure
Annual
To allow operating vehicles with oversize/overweight loads for one single route specific trip. Applies to businesses operating commercial vehicles with oversize/overweight loads.
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.
20 minutes
$10 - Dimensional permits; weight permit prices vary
Issued for three days only.
To authorize non-divisible weight limits up to 105,500 lbs. to sealed ocean going containers on SR 509 at the Port of Tacoma. Applies to businesses that do container transport from docks to trans-load terminals within the Port of Tacoma using the heavy haul corridor.
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
Information to Process SR 509 Heavy Haul Corridor Overweight Sealed Container Permit
Permit Types and Information
15 minutes.
$100 - Per month
$1,000 - Per year
Issued per month up to one year.
To allow specific excess weight on the axles of the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle. Applies to businesses operating commercial vehicles with a load in excess of regular weight restrictions.
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
15 minutes.
$75 - Per year Class B
$150 - Per year Class C
Annual permit.
To allow the transport of empty apple bins or hay bales up to 15 feet high. Applies to businesses operating commercial vehicles to transport apple bins or hay bales over the legal height limit.
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
15 minutes.
$20 - Per 30 day period
$240 - Per year
Issued per month up to one year.
To allow a farmer or farm implement dealer to obtain annual permits for implements over 16 feet wide to under 20 feet wide, less than 65,000 pounds, less than 16 feet high, and having a combined length not to exceed 70 feet. Applies to a farmer or farm implement dealer operating any device that directly affects the production of agricultural products.
Submit letter to WSDOT Commercial Vehicle Services for approval. Then submit a permit application to any WSDOT office accompanied with approval letter.
15 minutes.
$10 per quarter, $25 per year - Farmer
$25 per quarter, $100 per year - Dealer
Issued per quarter up to one year.
To allow a three-axle log truck and two-axle pole trailer combination to haul short logs and receive a variance from the legal weight restrictions. Applies to businesses operating three-axle log trucks and two-axle pole trailer combinations to haul short logs.
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
15 minutes,
$12.50 to $50 - Depending on the time of purchase
$14 - Transfer
Issued per quarter up to one year.
To increase the licensed weight of a vehicle, but not more than legal capacity. Applies to businesses temporarily operating commercial vehicles exceeding licensed weight.
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
15 minutes.
$2.80 per day fee for each 2,000 pounds (Five-day minimum)
Issued per day (Five-day minimum).
To operate a diesel or propane commercial vehicle in WA state. Applies to businesses that do not pay fuel tax under the International Fuel Tax Agreement and plans to operate a diesel or propane-powered commercial vehicle.
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
15 minutes.
$30 each
Initial permit good for three consecutive days; no renewal.
To provide Washington State licensing for three consecutive days to a vehicle in lieu of regular licensing. Applies to businesses planning on operating a commercial or non-commercial vehicle at the maximum weight limit for 3 consecutive days in Washington State.
In person with cash or check, or self issue.
15 minutes
$25 - Per three day period
Initial permit good for three consecutive days; no more than three permits may be used for any one vehicle within a 30-day period.
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