(1) Service agents and servicepersons who intend to provide service that permits a weighing or measuring device to be placed back into commercial service must register with the department annually. Service agents and servicepersons must register on a form provided by the department annually. The fee for registration is specified in RCW 19.94.2582. This registration requirement does not apply to city sealers.

(2) Service agents and servicepersons registering with the department will specifically state the types of devices they will be placing in service. Such a statement is the agent's or person's certification that they are knowledgeable of the requirements of the state and possess proper and certified equipment and standards to perform the services.

(3) The registered service agent or serviceperson shall submit a copy of their tag or label, seal or seal press identification mark to the department at time of registration.

(4) The department will issue an official registration certification for each service agent and serviceperson whose application is approved. Official registration certificates are valid for a period of one year from date of registration.

(5) For requests that are denied the department will provide reasons, in writing, for the denial and refund payment.