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Obtaining Your Limousine Carrier
License and Vehicle Certicates
B U S I N E S S B U L L E T I N
Important Information
A limousine carrier is any business that takes
pre-arranged reservations and transports passengers
in a limousine. In other words, a limousine business
can’t transport passengers that haven’t made a
reservation at least 15 minutes before pick up, unless
dispatched from their business oce.
Any limousine business that picks up clients
in Washington must have a Washington Limousine
business license. DOL does not require a limousine
business license if a business only drops o
passengers in Washington.
For detailed information on limousine carrier
requirements, please see Chapter 46.72A RCW and
Chapter 308-83 WAC. Check our website at
www.dol.wa.gov/business/limousine.
To Apply for a Limousine Business License
• Fill out and submit a Business License
Application
• Fill out and submit a Limousine Carrier
Chaueur Addendum. This form certies that all
chaueurs hired by you meet the standards in
RCW 46.72A.090 and WAC 308-83-140.
• Include the correct fees and attachments:
See information on reverse.
A limousine is a chaueur-driven, unmetered,
unmarked luxury motor vehicle. A limousine vehicle
must meet one of the following denitions:
• Stretch limousine: An automobile with a seating
capacity of not less than 4 and no more than
14 passengers in the rear seating area and a
maximum wheelbase of 285 inches.
• Executive sedan: A four-door sedan with a
seating capacity behind the driver of no more
than 3 passengers and a minimum wheelbase of
114.5 inches or meets the federal (www.ecfr.gov)
denition and has manufacturer’s suggested retail
price greater than $35,000.
• Executive van: A van or minivan having a seating
capacity behind the driver of 7-14 passengers.
• Classic car: A ne or distinctive automobile that is
30 years old or older.
• Executive sport utility vehicle: A sport utility
vehicle with a seating capacity behind the driver of
3-6 passengers and a minimum wheelbase of 116
inches.
• Stretch sport utility vehicle: A sport utility vehicle
with a seating capacity behind the driver of not less
than 4 and not more than 14 passengers and a
maximum wheelbase of 325 inches that has been
factory altered beyond the original manufacturer’s
specications.
Documentation Needed on Each Vehicle:
• Certicate of Insurance or Bond. Every vehicle must be covered by a liability insurance policy (see
example below).
• Vehicle Inspection Report. You may choose to have either the Washington State Patrol (WSP) or the
City of Seattle inspect your vehicle. If the WSP does the inspection you will pay $25 to the Business
Licensing Service when you apply for your business license. If you get a limousine inspection from the
City of Seattle, you will pay the $25 fee at the time of the inspection. A list of limousine inspection sites is
available from the Business Licensing Service at
http://dor.wa.gov/sites/default/les/legacy/Docs/forms/BLS/700036.pdf.
• Vehicle Registration (See example below)
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
DATE (MM/DD/YY)
01/25/12
PRODUCER
GENERIC INSURANCE
ABC LANE
ANYWHERE WA 98111-1111
THIS CERTIFICATE IS USSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS
UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE
COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
INSURED
JOHN DOE
DBA: JOHN’S LIMOUSINE
122 CENTRAL AVE
ANYWHERE WA 98111
COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
COMPANY
A
INSURANCE COMPANY
COMPANY
B
COVERAGES
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENTS, TERM OR
CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH REPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS
SUBJECT TO ALL TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY AHVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
CO
LTR
TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER
POLICY
EFFECTIVE
DAT E
(MM/DD/YY)
POLICY
EXPIRATION
DAT E
(MM/DD/YY
LIMITS
GENERAL LIABILITY
EACH OCCURENCE
$
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
FIRE DAMAGE (Any one re)
$
CLAIMS OCCUR
MED EXP (Any one person)
$
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
$
GENERAL AGGREGATE
$
PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG
$
A
AUTOMOBILE LIABLILITY
R4603348A 12/01/09 12/01/10
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
$
1,050,000
ANY AUTO
BODILY INJURY
(Per person)
$
ALL OWNED AUTOS
X
SCHEDULED AUTOS
BODILY INJURY
(Per accident)
$
HIRED AUTOS
NON-OWNED AUTOS
PROPERTY DAMAGE
$
GARAGE LIABLIITY
AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT
s
ANY AUTO
OTHER THAN AUTO ONLY:
s
EACH ACCIDENT
s
AGGREGATE
s
EXCESS LIABILITY
EACH OCCURENCE $
UMBRELLA
AGGREGATE $
OTHER THAN UMBRELLA
$
OTHER
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/SPECIAL ITEMS
1993 LINCOLN TOWNCAR 1G1W52D8W1930006
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
PO BOX 9027
OLYMPIA WA 98507-9027
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED
BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL
ENDEAVOR TO MAIL
30
DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL
IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY,
IT’S AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
X
Z [
\
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_
[
]
See Reverse side for licensing fees and more information.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
12345B
VEHICLE TITLE APPLICATON/REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
01/25/12
LIC/PLT ISSUE-DATE TAB-NO REG-EXP VALUE-CODE DEPRE MO-REG MO-GWT
12345B
01/2012 S223344 10/20/2013 24689/1993 1 12
POWER USE MODYR MAKE SERIES/BODY VIN OR SERIAL-NO RES-CO INC/UNINC
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F/H 1993 LINC
CAP4D
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17 I
SCLWT SEAT GWT GWT-STRT GWT-EXP FLEET PREVPL PREV-TITLE-NO ST
00 / / / / 26549C 94228622322 WA
COMMENT:
7 - 18 - USE TAX WAIVED (A) -COLOR -WHITE
BRANDS-WA/FORMER EXEMPT
MILEAGE 16579 A
REGISTERED OWNER LEGAL OWNER
JOHN DOE DBA
JOHN’S LIMOUSINE
122 CENTRAL AVE
ANYWHERE WA 98111
^ ^ ^
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B U S I N E S S B U L L E T I N
Registrations and Licenses (New business)
New Limousine Carrier Business License............$350
Vehicle Certicate and Decal...............$75 per vehicle
Vehicle Inspection................................$25 per vehicle
State Tax Registration......................................No Fee
Business and Trade Name Registration.................$ 5
Business License Processing fee..........................$19
Registrations and Licenses (Renewals)
Limousine Carrier Business License....................$350
Renewal Application Processing fee......................$11
Vehicle Certicate and Decal...............$75 per vehicle
Vehicle Inspection................................$25 per vehicle
License and Vehicle Certicate Renewal
The Business Licensing Service will send you a
renewal notice about 45 days before your license and
certicates expire. To renew, return your renewal notice
along with the following for each vehicle:
• Annual Vehicle Inspection Report from the
Washington State Patrol or the city of Seattle
• The fees as indicated on the renewal notice.
• A chaueur addendum, if you are adding
chaueurs to your account.
We can not process your renewal in person. Please
renew early.
Short Term or Special Needs Vehicle Certicate:
Temporary Vehicle Certicate (30 days or less)
.............................................................$75 per vehicle
Businesses that anticipate an increased demand for
their services may add rented or leased vehicles to their
eet for 30 days or less. Each added limousine must
have a valid vehicle certicate and proof of insurance.
Keep a copy of the rental or lease agreement in each
vehicle.
To Apply for a Limousine Vehicle Certicate
• Submit a Certicate of Insurance or Bond.
See example on reverse.
• Make an appointment and pass a Vehicle
Inspection. You may make an inspection
appointment with the Washington State Patrol or
City of Seattle. See reverse for more details.
• Submit a passing vehicle inspection report and a
copy of your vehicle’s registration along with your
business license application.
Replacement or Duplicate Vehicle
Certicates
Replacement fee.................................$20 per vehicle
If you need a duplicate or replacement vehicle
certicate, please make your request in writing to
Business Licensing Service and include the $20 fee.
Update to Vehicle Certicate for New License
Plate
Update/change to vehicle certicate...$20 per vehicle
If you need to change a vehicle certicate, please
make your request in writing to Business Licensing
Service and include the $20 fee.
Business Licensing Service
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034
Chaueur Requirements
A limousine carrier must keep on le and make
available for inspection, proof that each chaueur:
(see WAC 308-83-140 for complete requirements)
• Is at least 21 years of age;
• Holds a valid Washington State Driver License;
• Has passed an initial test and is participating in
a random drug testing program;
• Has a satisfactory driving record;
• Documentation verifying that the chaueur has
passed a four (or more) hour National Safety
Counsil Defensive (NSCDD) course;
• Has had a background check performed by the
Washington State Patrol; and
• Has a medical certicate certifying the
individual’s tness to be a chaueur. A new
exam and medical certicate is required every
two years.
Advertising
Your Unied Business Identier(UBI) number
must be included on any advertisement for your
business.
For Problems and Questions
If you have a question about your business license, call the Business Licensing Service at 360-705-6741.
If you have a question about your vehicle inspection, call the phone number listed for the location where
you were inspected.
For assistance or to ask about the availability of this document in an alternate format, please call 360-705-6741. Teletype (TTY) users may use the Washington State
Relay Service by calling 711.
X Owner name must be the same on certicate of insurance and Business License Application.
Y Registered owner must be: owner name, sole proprietor, partner, corporate ocer, or LLC member/manager.
Z Include policy number.
[ Policy eective & expiration dates must show current coverage.
\ Display name of insurance company.
] Minimum combined single limit coverage of $1,050,000.
^ Insurance certicate mush show year, make and complete VIN# of each car, which must match vehicle registration certicate.
_ Certicate holder must be State of Washington, Department of Licensing, PO Box 9027 Olympia, WA 98207-9027.
` Use class must be "F/H".
For assistance or to ask about the availability of this document in an alternate format, please call 360-705-6705. Teletype (TTY) users may use the Washington State Relay
Service by calling 711.
BLS-700-205 (10/16/19)
State of Washington
Business Licensing Service
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034
360-705-6741
UBI
Owner Name (please print clearly)
Limousine Carrier Chauffeur Addendum
All chauffeurs operating a limousine for your business must meet the qualication requirements outlined in
RCW 46.72A and WAC 308-83. You must submit their names to the Business Licensing Service with this
form before they may operate a limousine. You must certify to the Department of Licensing that you have the
required records (listed on the reverse of this form) on le at your business location to prove all qualications
for each chauffer listed below. This information must be kept current at all times.
• Use this form the rst time you le as a Limousine Carrier and to add or remove a chauffeur at other
times during the year. List all chauffeurs’ names exactly as they appear on their driver license. At least
one chauffeur is required.
• Make sure to include yourself on the list if you also operate a limousine.
• Include WA Drivers License Number and expiration date for all chauffeurs.
Incomplete or unsigned forms will delay your application or renewal. Attach additional forms if needed.
ADD Limousine Chauffeurs - Complete section below.
Last Name First Name Middle
Intial
WA Drivers License # Expiration Date
REMOVE Limousine Chauffeurs - Complete section below.
Last Name First Name Middle Date of Birth
As the authorized representative of the business, I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the
state of Washington that the persons listed above have completed the requirements for chauffeurs, and I
have the proof as outlined in RCW 46.72A.090, and described in WAC 308-83-140.
X
Signature of Authorized Representative Date
For assistance or to ask about the availability of this document in an alternate format, please call 360-705-6705. Teletype (TTY) users may use the Washington State Relay
Service by calling 711.
BLS-700-205 (10/16/19)
Chauffeur qualication requirements:
For each person acting as a chauffeur, a limousine carrier must obtain the information listed below and
keep it on le at the business location: (RCW 46.72A.090):
• A certicate of completed chauffeur training signed by a training provider approved by the
department.
• Documentation verifying that the chauffeur has passed a four (or more) hour National Safety
Counsil Defensive Driving (NSCDD) course.
• The results of a criminal background check obtained through the Washington state patrol.
• A U.S. Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certicate completed within the previous
ninety calendar days by an examiner meeting the U.S. Department of Transportation standards
under 49 C.F.R. 391.41-391, on a two-year renewal cycle.
• A Department of Licensing employment record driving abstract not more than sixty days old at the
time of hire. If the chauffeur has resided in another state within the past ve years, the chauffeur
must also provide a complete driving record from the previous state(s) of residence.
• A drug test report obtained within the previous ninety days from a facility meeting the U.S.
Department of Transportation standards under 49 C.F.R. 40.
• A report or certicate from a drug testing facility meeting the U.S. Department of Transportation
standards under 49 C.F.R. 382.305 stating that the chauffeur is participating in a random testing
program. The carrier must obtain an updated report each year before recertifying the chauffeur
with the annual license renewal application [WAC 308-83-145(2)].
You must certify your chauffeurs are qualied when you apply for a limousine carrier endorsement and
any time you add or remove a chauffeur. The documents listed above must be available for review on
request by the Department of Licensing.
For assistance or to ask about the availability of this document in an alternate format, please call 360-705-6741. Teletype (TTY) users may use the
Washington Relay Service by calling 711.
BLS-700-036 (2/6/20)
Seattle District 2
(King)
City of Seattle Limousine Inspection Program
• 206-386-1268 answered live or with
message recording.
Tacoma District 1
(Pierce and Thurston)
Phone: 253-538-3161
Kennewick District 3
(Yakima, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla,
Gareld, Columbia and Asotin)
509-882-9945
Spokane District 4
(Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille,
Spokane, Stevens and Whitman)
509-838-9400
Vancouver District 5
(Clark, Skamania, Klickitat, Cowlitz and Lewis)
360-887-8231
Wenatchee District 6
(Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, Okanogan,
and the NE corner of Adams)
509-886-6226
Select 1 option/extension 6
Leave a message
Marysville District 7
(Snohomish, Skagit, Island and Whatcom)
360-654-1200
Leave a message
Bremerton District 8
(Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jeerson, Kitsap,
Mason, Pacic and Wahkiakum)
360-533-9332
LIMOUSINE INSPECTIONS
Please call ahead for all limousine inspection appointments. For businesses located in King
County, please call the City of Seattle inspection oce. All others must make appointments at
the Washington State Patrol District that serves your county or the City of Seattle site. Schedule
your appointment well in advance, in case your vehicle requires reinspection.
State of Washington
Business Licensing Service
PO Box 47475
Olympia, WA 98507-7475
360-705-6741
