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Learn how to get, renew, or update your license to buy and sell wrecked vehicles and secondhand vehicle parts.
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Learn the current laws and rules for vehicle transport and disposal businesses, and view rulemaking activity.

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Please note that our offices are closed on all major holidays.

License applications, renewals, and updates

Use one of these contact methods if you are applying for, renewing, or updating your motor vehicle wrecker license:

Phone

Call the Business Licensing Service at 360-705-6741. 

Their call center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Email

Email the Business Licensing Service at BLS@dor.wa.gov

Fax

Send faxes to 360-705-6699. Be sure to include a cover sheet.

Mailing address

State of Washington
Business Licensing Service
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034

Regulations and business practices

Use one of these contact methods if you have questions about business rules for vehicle transport and disposal:

Phone

Call us at 360-664-6466. 

Our call center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Email

Email us at dealers@dol.wa.gov

Complaints

Use one of these contact methods to file a complaint against a person or a business, or to report unlicensed activity:

Phone

Call us at 360-664-6475.

Our call center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Email

Email us at dealers@dol.wa.gov

Fax

Send faxes to 360-570-4953. Be sure to include a cover sheet.

Mailing address

Dealer Investigations
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9039
Olympia, WA 98507-9039

Abandoned RVs

Use one of these contact methods if you have questions about the Abandoned RV Program:

Phone

Call us at 360-902-0324. 

Our call center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Email

Email us at AbandonedRV@dol.wa.gov

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