May18

Temp permit paper updates: What is 'indelible' ink

Temp permit paper updates: What is 'indelible' ink

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'. 

May01

Temporary Permit update information for July 1, 2023 rollout

Temporary Permit update information for July 1, 2023 rollout

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.

Apr23

Legislation session ends today

Legislation session ends today

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

Apr10

WSIADA will be carrying Temp Permit Paper after June 1, 2023

WSIADA will be carrying Temp Permit Paper after June 1, 2023

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

Feb23

Marcus Glasper appointed as new director of Department of Licensing

Marcus Glasper appointed as new director of Department of Licensing

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.

Jan20

Update: HB 1184 House Consumer Protection & Business Committee

Update: HB 1184 House Consumer Protection & Business Committee

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. 

Dec31

Urgent Legislative News - Attorney General Used Car Warranty Bill Information

Urgent Legislative News - Attorney General Used Car Warranty Bill Information

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.

Sep13

*Update* New FTC Safeguards goes into effect 6/9/2023

*Update* New FTC Safeguards goes into effect 6/9/2023

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.

Jun30

Reminder: Fee increases for dealers effective tomorrow

Reminder: Fee increases for dealers effective tomorrow

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.

Apr28

Legislative News 2022: Temp Permit increase 7/1/2022

Legislative News 2022: Temp Permit increase 7/1/2022

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.  

Mar09

DOR Scheduled Maintenance - March 13, 2022

DOR Scheduled Maintenance - March 13, 2022

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.

Jan10

Department of Revenue Licensing Auto-Termination changes and Office Closures

Department of Revenue Licensing Auto-Termination changes and Office Closures

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. 

Dec19

State Senator Doug Ericksen passes away at 52

State Senator Doug Ericksen passes away at 52

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.

Jul16

Off-Site Delivery of a Vehicle

Off-Site Delivery of a Vehicle

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

Jul06

Statewide License Plate Shortage Workaround

Statewide License Plate Shortage Workaround

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.

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