How to get your license: Limousines

Who needs a license

You must have a limousine license to transport passengers on a prearranged contract basis to a specific destination in any of the following types of vehicles:

  • Stretch limousine: An automobile with a seating capacity of 4–14 passengers in the rear seating area, and a maximum wheelbase of 285 inches.
  • Executive sedan: A 4-door sedan with a seating capacity behind the driver of no more than 3 passengers, and a minimum wheelbase of 114.5 inches.
  • Executive van: A van or minivan with a seating capacity behind the driver of 7–14 passengers.
  • Classic car: A fine or distinctive automobile that is 30 years old or older.
  • Executive sport utility vehicle: A sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a seating capacity behind the driver of 3–6 passengers, and a minimum wheelbase of 116 inches.
  • Stretch sport utility vehicle: An SUV with a seating capacity behind the driver of 4–14 passengers and a maximum wheelbase of 325 inches, that has been factory altered beyond the original manufacturer’s specifications.

Requirements for limousine carriers

When applying for a license, make sure that:

  • The same owner name is on the Business License Application, Vehicle Registration Certificate, and Insurance Certificate.
  • All Vehicle Registration Certificates show a Use Class of “F/H.”
  • The Certificate of Insurance:
    • Includes your policy number.
    • Has policy effective and expiration dates.
    • Displays the name of the insurance company.
    • Shows minimum combined single limit coverage of $1,050,000.
    • Shows the year, make, and complete Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of each car. These must match the vehicle registration certificates.
    • Lists the certificate holder as State of Washington, Department of Licensing, PO Box 9027, Olympia, WA 98507-9027.

Chauffeur certification requirements

You must notify the Department of Licensing that all your chauffeurs are qualified. To notify us:

  1. Complete a Limousine Carrier Chauffeur Addendum (Department of Revenue).
  2. Include a copy of the front and back of each chauffeur’s driver license.
  3. Mail the completed form and copies of driver licenses to:
    Business Licensing Service
    PO Box 9034
    Olympia, WA 98507-9034

How to apply for a license

  1. Complete the following forms:
  2. Gather all the following documents:
    • Copy of the vehicle registration for each vehicle.
    • Certificate of Insurance.
    • Vehicle inspection report
      • You can get your limousine vehicle inspection at Washington State Patrol locations or the City of Seattle.
      • Schedule your vehicle inspection as soon as possible — there’s often a waiting list.
      • We’ll accept inspections up to 4 months old with your application.
  3. Submit your completed forms, supporting documents, and the fee (check or money order payable to the Department of Revenue) to:
    State of Washington
    Business Licensing Service
    PO Box 9034
    Olympia, WA 98507-9034
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