Fuel licenses: Dyed diesel user

How to get your license

1. Complete a Fuel Tax License Application and Information.
2. Send the completed application to the address or fax number on the form.
3. After we’ve processed your application, we’ll send you a copy of your license, your first tax return, and instructions.

Recordkeeping requirements

You must keep detailed mileage records for each vehicle using dyed fuel on public roadways. These records must include on-road and off-road use on a daily basis.

How to file your tax return

Complete an Dyed Diesel Fuel User Tax Return and:

• If you’re including a payment, mail your completed return and a check to:
  
  Prorate and Fuel Tax
  Department of Licensing
  PO Box 3777
  Seattle, WA 98124-3777
• If you’re sending only your return (without a payment), mail or fax it to:
  
  • Mail:
    
    Fuel Tax Section
    Department of Licensing
    PO Box 9228
    Olympia, WA 98507-9228
  • Fax: 360.570.7839 or 360.586.9729

For more information about completing your return, see Dyed Diesel Tax Return Instructions.

Reporting due dates

If your estimated yearly tax liability is less than $250

You may file annually. Your tax return and payment for January–December 2012 is due January 25, 2013.

If your estimated yearly tax liability is more than $250

You must file quarterly. Your tax return and payments are due on or before the following dates:

Late payments

If your payment isn’t received by our office on or before the due date, you’ll be charged a 10% penalty on the tax owed. If your payment isn’t received before the first of the following month, interest of 1% per month will accrue.

For more information

If you have questions about dyed diesel user licenses, call 360.664.1868.