WSR 22-22-022
PERMANENT RULES
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
[Filed October 21, 2022, 2:48 p.m., effective November 22, 2022]
Effective Date of Rule: November 22, 2022.
Purpose: The department is required to set fees for each professional, occupational, or business licensing program at a sufficient level to defray the costs of administering that program. Many of these programs have not seen an increase in fees for some time, some since as far back as 1990. Current fees are insufficient to sustain these programs. The department is considering fee increases that would go into effect November of 2022.
Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: WAC 36-12-195 License fees, renewals and requirements, 36-13-010 License fees, renewals and requirements, 36-14-110 License fees, renewals and requirements, 308-11-030 Auctioneer fees, 308-14-200 Court reporter fees, 308-17-150 Private investigative agency, private investigator, and armed private investigator fees, 308-18-150 Private security guard company, private security guard, and armed private security guard fees, 308-19-130 Bail bond recovery agent, bail bond agency, branch office and bail bond agent fees, 308-20-210 Fees, 308-22-050 Fees, 308-30-060 Application fees, 308-33-105 Employment agency fees, 308-127-160 Fees, 308-129-110 Seller of travel registration fees, 308-320-050 Registration fees, 308-320-060 Annual renewal dates, forms, and fees, 308-408A-090 Home inspector fees, and 308-420-240 Fees and charges.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW
43.24.086 Fee policy for professions, occupations, and businesses
—Determination by rule.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 22-18-104 on September 7, 2022.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 0, Amended 18 [17], Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 18 [17], Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: October 21, 2022.
Ellis Starrett
Rules and Policy Manager
OTS-3939.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 13-21-149, filed 10/23/13, effective 12/1/13)
WAC 36-12-195License fees, renewals and requirements.
(1) The license year is one year from date of issue. License fees are paid annually. Fees shall be as follows:
Manager | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Referee | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Boxer | - | (($25.00)) $35.00 |
Matchmaker | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Second | - | (($25.00)) $35.00 |
Inspector | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Judge | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Timekeeper | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Announcer | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Event physician | - | No charge |
Event chiropractor | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Promoter | - | (($500.00)) $540.00 |
(2) All renewal fees shall be the same fee as each original license fee.
(3) Licensing requirements:
(a) Completed application on form approved by the department.
(b) Completed physical within one year (boxer and referee only).
(c) Federal identification card (boxer only).
(d) One small current photograph, not more than two years old (boxer only).
(e) Payment of license fee.
(f) Certification from an organization approved by the department under RCW
67.08.100(3) and WAC 36-12-196.
(4) Applicants may not participate until all licensing requirements are received and approved by the department of licensing.
OTS-3940.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 17-21-118, filed 10/18/17, effective 11/21/17)
WAC 36-13-010License fees, renewals and requirements.
(1) The license year is one year from date of issue. License fees are paid annually. Fees shall be as follows:
| Wrestling participant | - | (($25.00)) $35.00 | |
| Inspector | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 | |
| Event physician | - | No charge | |
| Promoter | - | (($200.00)) $220.00 | |
| Theatrical wrestling school | - | (($500.00)) $540.00 | |
(2) No license fee is required for persons licensed under chapter 36-12 or 36-14 WAC as an inspector, event physician or promoter.
(3) In addition to license requirements found in chapter
67.08 RCW:
(a) Wrestling participants shall submit a small photograph of themselves that is not more than two years old.
(b) Theatrical wrestling schools:
(i) Must provide proof of having an established place of business that offers training in theatrical wrestling.
(ii) Must provide proof of having an active tax registration through the department of revenue.
(iii) Must reapply for licensure when there is a change in the location or change in ownership.
OTS-3941.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 12-24-045, filed 11/30/12, effective 1/1/13)
WAC 36-14-110License fees, renewals and requirements.
(1) The license year is one year from date of issue. License fees are paid annually. Fees shall be as follows:
Manager | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Referee | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Kickboxer | - | (($25.00)) $35.00 |
Martial arts participant | - | (($25.00)) $35.00 |
Amateur mixed martial arts participant | - | (($25.00)) $35.00 |
Matchmaker | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Second | - | (($25.00)) $35.00 |
Inspector | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Judge | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Timekeeper | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Announcer | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Event physician | - | No charge |
Event chiropractor | - | (($65.00)) $75.00 |
Promoter | - | (($500.00)) $540.00 |
Training facility | - | (($500.00)) $540.00 |
Amateur mixed martial arts sanctioning organization | - | (($500.00)) $540.00 |
(2) All renewal fees shall be the same fee as each original license fee.
(3) Licensing requirements:
(a) Completed application on form approved by the department.
(b) Completed physical within one year (kickboxer, martial arts participant, amateur mixed martial arts participant, and referee only).
(c) One small current photograph, not more than two years old (kickboxer, martial arts participant, and amateur mixed martial arts participants only).
(d) Payment of license fee.
(e) Certification from an organization approved by the department under RCW
67.08.100(3).
(f) Training facility: Have an established place of business that offers training in one or more of the mixed martial arts and a current tax registration through the department of revenue.
(g) Amateur mixed martial arts sanctioning organizations:
(i) Have an established place of business that offers training in one or more of the mixed martial arts;
(ii) Have a current tax registration through the department of revenue;
(iii) Have a minimum of three years total combined amateur or professional experience in at least three of the following areas: Referee, promoter, judge, inspector, have an established place of business that offers training in one or more of the mixed martial arts;
(iv) Provide to the department a list of authorized representatives who will be in charge of events or exhibitions. Changes to this list will not be accepted within ((thirty))30 days prior to an event or exhibition.
(4) Applicants may not participate until all licensing requirements are received and approved by the department of licensing.
OTS-3942.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-16-036, filed 7/23/07, effective 9/1/07)
WAC 308-11-030Auctioneer fees.
The following fees shall be charged by the business and professions division of the department of licensing:
Title of Fee | Fee |
Auctioneer: |
| Initial application | (($155.00)) $171.00 |
| Renewal | ((155.00)) 171.00 |
| Late renewal penalty | ((100.00)) 110.00 |
| ((Duplicate))License print fee | ((15.00)) 5.00 |
| Certification | 25.00 |
Auction company: |
| Initial application | ((255.00)) 281.00 |
| Renewal | ((255.00)) 281.00 |
| Late renewal penalty | ((100.00)) 110.00 |
| ((Duplicate))License print fee | ((15.00)) 5.00 |
OTS-3944.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 09-22-051, filed 10/29/09, effective 12/1/09)
WAC 308-14-200Court reporter fees.
The following fees shall be charged by the business and professions division, department of licensing:
Title of Fee | Fee |
Certification |
| Application | (($150.00)) $165.00 |
| Renewal | ((125.00)) 138.00 |
| Late renewal penalty | ((125.00)) 138.00 |
| Verification | 25.00 |
| ((Duplicate))License print fee | ((15.00)) 5.00 |
OTS-3946.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 16-13-003, filed 6/1/16, effective 7/2/16)
WAC 308-17-150Private investigative agency, private investigator, and armed private investigator fees.
Licenses issued to private investigator agencies and private investigators expire one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed each year. The fees are as follows:
Title of Fee | Fee |
Private investigative agency/principal fee: |
| Application/examination/includes first examination plus current applicable background check fees | (($600.00)) $640.00 |
| Principal armed endorsement | ((100.00)) 110.00 |
| Reexamination | 25.00 |
| License renewal | ((350.00)) 385.00 |
| Late renewal penalty | See below* |
| Change of principal/includes first examination plus current applicable background check fees | 150.00 |
Private investigator: |
| Original license plus current applicable background check fees | ((200.00)) 220.00 |
| Armed endorsement plus current applicable background check fees | ((100.00)) 110.00 |
| Transfer fee | 25.00 |
| License renewal | ((175.00)) 193.00 |
| Late renewal ((with)) penalty | ((200.00)) 35.00 |
| Certified trainer endorsement examination/reexamination | 25.00 |
| Certified trainer endorsement renewal | 15.00 |
| License print fee | 5.00 |
*Private investigative agency license renewals filed after the license expiration date will be charged the master license service late renewal fee in compliance with RCW
19.02.085.
OTS-3947.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 15-22-109, filed 11/4/15, effective 12/5/15)
WAC 308-18-150Private security guard company, private security guard, and armed private security guard fees.
Licenses issued to private security guard companies and private security guards expire one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed each year. The fees are as follows:
Title of Fee | Fee |
Private security guard company/principal: |
| Application/includes first examination plus background check fee | (($330.00)) $263.00 |
| Reexamination | 25.00 |
| License renewal | ((300.00)) 237.00 |
| Late renewal ((with)) penalty | ((400.00)) 110.00 |
| Change of principal/includes first examination plus background check fee | 80.00 |
| Principal armed endorsement | 10.00 |
Private security guard: |
| Original license plus background check fee | ((91.00)) 101.00 |
| Armed endorsement | 10.00 |
| Transfer fee | 25.00 |
Licensees with inactive licenses are not required to pay late renewal penalty fees. |
| License renewal | ((85.00)) 95.00 |
| License late renewal ((with)) penalty. Late fee is not due if submitting a renewal with a transfer or rehire application. | ((90.00)) 15.00 |
| Certified trainer endorsement examination/reexamination | 25.00 |
| Certified trainer endorsement renewal | 15.00 |
| ((Duplicate))License print fee | ((10.00)) 5.00 |
OTS-3948.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 16-13-002, filed 6/1/16, effective 7/2/16)
WAC 308-19-130Bail bond recovery agent, bail bond agency, branch office and bail bond agent fees.
The following fees for a one-year period shall be charged by business and professions division of the department of licensing:
Title of Fee | Fee |
Bail bond agency/branch office: |
| Application | (($1,200.00)) $740.00 |
| License renewal | ((1,150.00)) 615.00 |
| Late renewal ((with)) penalty | ((1,200.00)) 60.00 |
Bail bond agent: |
| Original license | ((500.00)) 540.00 |
| License renewal | ((575.00)) 615.00 |
| Late renewal ((with)) penalty | ((600.00)) 35.00 |
| Change of qualified agent | 250.00 |
| Original endorsement to the bail bond agent license | 100.00 |
| Endorsement renewal | 100.00 |
| Endorsement renewal with penalty | 150.00 |
Bail bond recovery agent license: |
| Original license plus current applicable background check fees | ((450.00)) 490.00 |
| License renewal | ((475.00)) 515.00 |
| Late renewal ((with)) penalty | ((500.00)) 35.00 |
Examinations: |
| Reexamination fee | 25.00 |
| License print fee | 5.00 |
OTS-3949.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 16-02-033, filed 12/29/15, effective 1/29/16)
WAC 308-20-210Fees.
In addition to any third-party examinations fees, the following fees shall be charged by the professional licensing division of the department of licensing:
Title of Fee | Fee |
Cosmetologist: |
| License application | (($25.00)) $35.00 |
| Reciprocity license | ((50.00)) 60.00 |
| Renewal (two-year license) | ((55.00)) 66.00 |
| Late renewal penalty | ((55.00)) 65.00 |
| ((Duplicate))License print fee | ((15.00)) 5.00 |
Hair design: |
| License application | ((25.00)) 35.00 |
| Reciprocity license | ((50.00)) 60.00 |
| Renewal (two-year license) | ((55.00)) 66.00 |
| Late renewal penalty | ((55.00)) 65.00 |
| ((Duplicate))License print fee | ((15.00)) 5.00 |
Instructor: |
| License application | ((25.00)) 35.00 |
| Reciprocity license | ((50.00)) 60.00 |
| Renewal (two-year license) | ((55.00)) 66.00 |
| Late renewal penalty | ((55.00)) 65.00 |
| ((Duplicate))License print fee | ((15.00)) 5.00 |
Manicurist: |
| License application | ((25.00)) 35.00 |
| Reciprocity license | ((50.00)) 60.00 |
| Renewal (two-year license) | ((55.00)) 66.00 |
| Late renewal penalty | ((55.00)) 65.00 |
| ((Duplicate))License print fee | ((15.00)) 5.00 |
Esthetician: |
| License application | ((25.00)) 35.00 |
| Reciprocity license | ((50.00)) 60.00 |
| Renewal (two-year license) | ((55.00)) 66.00 |
| Late renewal penalty | ((55.00)) 65.00 |
| ((Duplicate))License print fee | ((15.00)) 5.00 |
Master esthetician: |
| License application | ((25.00)) 35.00 |
| Reciprocity license | ((50.00)) 60.00 |
| Renewal (two-year license) | ((55.00)) 66.00 |
| Late renewal penalty | ((55.00)) 65.00 |
| ((Duplicate))License print fee | ((15.00)) 5.00 |
Barber: |
| License application | ((25.00)) 35.00 |
| Reciprocity license | ((50.00)) 60.00 |
| Renewal (two-year license) | ((55.00)) 66.00 |
| Late renewal penalty | ((55.00)) 65.00 |
| ((Duplicate))License print fee | ((15.00)) 5.00 |
School: |
| License application | ((300.00)) 330.00 |
| Renewal (one-year license) | ((300.00)) 330.00 |
| Late renewal penalty | ((175.00)) 193.00 |
| ((Duplicate))License print fee | ((15.00)) 5.00 |
Salon/shop: |
| License application | ((110.00)) 121.00 |
| *Reduced license application (permanent cosmetics) | 15.00 |
| Renewal (one-year license) | ((110.00)) 121.00 |
| *Reduced renewal (permanent cosmetics) | 15.00 |
| Late renewal penalty | ((50.00)) 60.00 |
| ((Duplicate))License print fee | ((15.00)) 5.00 |
Mobile unit: |
| License application | ((110.00)) 121.00 |
| *Reduced license application (permanent cosmetics) | 15.00 |
| Renewal (one-year license) | ((110.00)) 121.00 |
| *Reduced renewal (permanent cosmetics) | 15.00 |
| Late renewal penalty | ((50.00)) 60.00 |
| ((Duplicate))License print fee | ((15.00)) 5.00 |
Personal services: |
| License application | ((110.00)) 121.00 |
| *Reduced license application (permanent cosmetics) | 15.00 |
| Renewal (one-year license) | ((110.00)) 121.00 |
| *Reduced renewal (permanent cosmetics) | 15.00 |
| Late renewal penalty | ((50.00)) 60.00 |
| ((Duplicate))License print fee | ((15.00)) 5.00 |
* | If you have an individual artist license and an artist shop location license to practice permanent cosmetics under chapter 18.300 RCW, and an operator license under chapter 18.16 RCW you may qualify for a reduction of the license fee for your salon shop license if it is at the same location as your artist shop location license. |
OTS-3950.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 10-14-074, filed 7/1/10, effective 7/1/10)
WAC 308-22-050Fees.
The following fees shall be charged by the professional licensing division of the department of licensing. The department may require payment of fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve.
Title of Fee | Fee |
Individual License: | |
| Tattoo | $((250))275 |
| Body Art | $((250))275 |
| Body Piercing | $((250))275 |
| Permanent Cosmetics | $((250))275 |
Location License: | |
| Shop/Business | $((300))330 |
| Mobile Unit | $((300))330 |
| Event | $((300))330 |
Individual License Renewal: | |
| Tattoo | $((250))275 |
| Body Art | $((250))275 |
| Body Piercing | $((250))275 |
| Permanent Cosmetics | $((250))275 |
Location License Renewal: | |
| Shop/Business | $((300))330 |
| Mobile Unit | $((300))330 |
| Event | $((300))330 |
Individual License Late Renewal Penalty Fee: | |
| Tattoo | $((350))110 |
| Body Art | $((350))110 |
| Body Piercing | $((350))110 |
| Permanent Cosmetics | $((350))110 |
Location License Late Renewal Penalty Fee: | |
| Shop/Business | $((400))110 |
| Mobile Unit | $((400))110 |
((Duplicate)) License Print Fee | $((50))5 |
OTS-3952.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 18-12-028, filed 5/29/18, effective 7/1/18)
WAC 308-30-060Application fees.
The following fees shall be charged by the department:
Title of Fee | Fee |
Application for notary public commission | (($30.00)) $40.00 |
Application for electronic records notary public endorsement | $15.00 |
Renewal of notary public commission | (($30.00)) $42.00 |
Renewal of electronic records notary public endorsement | $15.00 |
((Duplicate certificate of commission (including name change))) License print fee | (($15.00)) $5.00 |
OTS-3958.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-16-036, filed 7/23/07, effective 9/1/07)
WAC 308-129-110Seller of travel registration fees.
The following fees shall be charged by the business and professions division of the department of licensing:
Title of Fee | Fee |
Original registration fee | (($202.00)) $222.00 |
Registration renewal | ((202.00)) 222.00 |
Service of process fee | 20.00 |
Branch offices are subject to a duplicate registration fee. The duplicate registration fee for each branch office shall be an amount equal to the original registration fee.
OTS-3960.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 90-02-060, filed 1/2/90, effective 2/2/90)
WAC 308-320-050Registration fees.
The fee for any commercial telephone solicitor required to register in this state shall be ((seventy-two dollars))$82 for each business location annually. The annual fee shall be proratable and nonrefundable.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 90-02-060, filed 1/2/90, effective 2/2/90)
WAC 308-320-060Annual renewal dates, forms, and fees.
Registration renewals must be made annually on the form and date required by the department. The fee for annual renewal shall be ((seventy-two dollars))$82.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 90-02-060, filed 1/2/90, effective 2/2/90)
WAC 308-320-070Changes and fees.
Registrants shall inform the department of any changes in filed information when the change occurs.
(1) Changes in ownership or ownership structure or a change of more than ((fifty))50 percent of the partners in a partnership requires submission of a new master business application, new supplemental information statement, new personal history statement(s), and a fee of ((seventy-two dollars))$82 for each business location.
(2) Changes in business location requires a new master business application and a fee of ((seventy-two dollars))$82.
(3) Changes in managers, general partners of a limited partnership, partners in a general partnership or the president, vice president, secretary or treasurer of a corporation requires completion of a personal history form for the new individual(s).
(4) Changes in the business mailing address or the location where business records are kept shall be made in writing.
OTS-3961.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 09-13-001, filed 6/3/09, effective 7/4/09)
WAC 308-408A-090Home inspector fees.
These fees are applicable to all original licenses, examination services, and fee generating services. The following fees shall be charged by professional licensing services of the department of licensing:
TITLE OF FEE | FEE |
Home Inspector: | |
| Application/examination | $300 | |
| Reexamination | | |
| | Full | $300 | |
| | National portion | $250 | |
| | State portion | $125 | |
| Original license | (($680)) $720 | |
| License renewal | (($375)) $415 | |
| Late renewal ((with)) penalty | (($435)) $70 | |
| Reinstatement penalty fine | $150 | |
| Course review | (($75)) $85 | |
OTS-3962.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-15-168, filed 7/23/02, effective 1/1/03)
WAC 308-420-240Fees and charges.
The following fees shall be paid under the provisions of chapter
19.105 RCW:
title of fee | fee |
(1) | Original registration: | |
| | One camping resort | (($3,200.00)) $3,240.00 |
| | Each additional camping resort in this state | ((1,000.00)) 1,040.00 |
(2) | Contract fees: | |
| | One to five hundred contracts | 500.00 |
| | Each additional five hundred contracts, or fraction thereof | 100.00 |
(3) | Renewal fees: | |
| | Annual renewal | ((2,000.00)) 2,040.00 |
| | Each additional camping resort in this state | ((800.00)) 840.00 |
| | Contract fees as described in subsection (2) of this section for each grouping of contracts: | |
| | One to five hundred contracts | 500.00 |
| | Each additional five hundred contracts, or fraction thereof | 100.00 |
| | Late renewal penalty | ((800.00)) 840.00 |
(4) | Fees for amending registration and public offering statements: | |
| | For each amendment of registration or the public offering statement, not requiring an examination of documentation for adding campground or additional contracts to registration | 50.00 |
| | Amendment for the establishment of an additional campground into the registration for which an examination of documents is required exclusive of any other fees | 1,500.00 |
| | Penalty fee for failure to file an amendment within thirty days of the occurrence of a material change as defined in WAC 308-420-030 or 308-420-040 | 100.00 |
(5) | Fees for impounds, escrows, trust and depositories: | |
| | For each initial establishment of impound, escrow, trust or other arrangement requiring agency monitoring | 250.00 |
| | Each required periodic report | 20.00 |
(6) | Advertising filings: | |
| | Each individual advertisement filed with the department | 100.00 |
| | Advertisement involving no examination of campground instruments and which are for the purpose of marketing surveys or feasibility studies | 75.00 |
(7) | Salesperson fees: | |
| | Registration | ((150.00)) 165.00 |
| | Renewal | ((150.00)) 165.00 |
| | Transfer | 150.00 |
| | ((Duplicate))Print license fee | ((35.00)) 5.00 |
(8) | Fees for exemptions and exemption applications: | |
| | Review of application for exemption under RCW 19.105.320(2) | 150.00 |
(9) | All fees are nonrefundable after the application has been received. |
(10) | All fees shall be paid to the order of the Washington state treasurer. |