Questions relating to the 'indelible' ink requirement with the new temp permit paper have been voiced by dealers to the Association after reading the recent update through the Association. Some dealers are concerned they would need to purchase special ink to work with the paper.

After a conversation with the Department of Licensing, there is no concern that standard ink for laserjet printers will not work for the new paper and is considered as 'indelible'. 

The Department of Licensing has released additional information on the upcoming changes to the new temporary permit paper for the DRIVES (e-Permit) System in July. Some of the answers are based on feedback and questions by dealers at our recent Chapter Meetings which we provided to the Department of Licensing.

Washington State's 2023 'Biennium' session ends today in the state's legislators first in-person session since 2020.

The WSIADA will begin carrying the new temporary permit paper for dealers to purchase through the webstore beginning June 1, 2023. 

Gov. Jay Inslee today named Marcus Glasper to serve as director of Washington State’s Department of Licensing (DOL). He replaces Teresa Bernsten, who retired earlier this month as Director of the Department of Licensing, a position she held since her appointment by Governor Inslee in 2020.

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, the House Consumer Protection & Business Committee had a public hearing at 1:30 pm on the proposed HB 1184 Express Warranty for Used Cars bill. 

As previously discussed at various chapter meetings, magazine articles and email notifications, the Washington State Attorney General’s office has submitted an agency request bill requiring warranties on used cars.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) updated the Safeguards rule in December 2021. Dealerships must be in compliance of the new rules by December 9, 2022 June 9, 2023. Please review the link below to ensure your dealership is following the new compliance requirements.

The passing of the Transportation Bill (SSB 5974) by the Washington State Legislation in 2022 will see several fees concerning the auto industry increasing. Dealers are able to purchase large sums of the Temporary Permits before the fee increase.

If you are planning on buying a car or order a special design license plate, there are some new fee increases you need to be aware of.  

The Department of Revenue will be performing maintenance work on Sunday, March 13, 2022 between 9:00am and 5:00pm.  This work effort may cause unexpected intermittent outages or degradation of the following DOR services during this maintenance window. We appreciate your patience.

The auto-termination process was temporarily suspended during the Governor’s Proclamation 20-20 (February 29, 2020, through September 30, 2021). This week, auto-termination will resume. 

The WSIADA is sad to learn of the untimely passing of State Senator Doug Ericksen (R-Whatcom County). Senator Ericksen was 52 years old when he passed away on December 17, 2021.

During the 2021 legislative session, the Washington State legislature passed Engrossed House Bill 1049 concerning the off-site delivery of a vehicle by a vehicle dealer licensed under RCW 46.70. 

The WSIADA received notification from the Department of Licensing concerning the shortage of license plates. Please read the following for additional information to be aware of.