Fuel licenses: Aircraft fuel

How to get your license

1. Complete a fuel tax license application.
2. Complete a legal history form (included in the application) for each corporate officer or partner listed on the application, and have the completed forms notarized.
3. Get 2 fingerprint cards for each corporate officer or partner listed on the application (limit of 3 individuals). The fingerprints will be used for background checks. Instructions for getting fingerprinted are included in the application.
4. Submit $50 for each background check conducted.
5. Get a fuel tax bond for each type of fuel.
6. Send your completed application with all supporting documents and fees to:
   
   Prorate/Fuel Tax
   Department of Licensing
   PO Box 9228
   Olympia, WA 98507-9228

To request an application or get additional information, call us at (360) 664-1852 or email us at prftdistributor@dol.wa.gov.

Aircraft fuel tax rate

Aircraft Fuel Tax Return due dates

• Tax returns are due by the 25th of the month after the fuel is sold, distributed, or used. If the 25th is on a weekend, returns are due on the last business day before the 25th.
• If your payment is received after the due date, we will charge a penalty.
• If your payment is received after the first of the following month, interest will accrue.

Payment options

• If you owe $50,000 or more, you must pay by electronic funds transfer.
• If you owe less than $50,000, you can pay by check, money order, or electronic funds transfer.

To accurately complete electronic funds transfers, you must submit a separate transmittal for each tax type and use the following tax description codes: