How to renew your license: Vehicle and vessel dealers

Things to know

Effective:

July 1, 2017, we stopped issuing new wholesale dealer licenses. See HB 1722.
July 1, 2018, wholesale vehicle dealer licenses issued prior to June 30, 2012 qualify for renewal. See HB 2808.

The applicant/licensee must comply with all applicable laws and rules, even if not covered below.

How to renew

Renew online with the Department of Revenue

What you'll need

If needed, supporting documents shown below, ready for upload
MasterCard, Visa, or American Express credit/debit card (transaction fee charged) or bank account information for E-check to pay:
- BLS renewal fee
- License and plate renewal fees for your license type

Want to renew by mail?

Follow the instructions on your renewal letter. If you did not receive a renewal letter, contact Business Licensing Service at 360.705.6741. Have your Unified Business Identification (UBI) number ready.

Supporting document for your renewal

Used vehicle dealers only: Certificate of Dealer Education showing you've completed at least 5 hours of approved training. To get your education certificate, contact one of the following education providers:

Washington State Independent Automobile Dealers Association (wsiada.com)
707 Auburn Way South
Auburn, WA 98002
253.735.0267 or 800.877.3577
Independent Dealers Education Association (autodealeredu.com)
5812 N Vista Lane
Spokane, WA 99212
509.220.5530