Fuel licenses: Aircraft fuel

License type

Aircraft Fuel Distributor License: Allows the purchase of non-taxed aircraft fuel for resale. This license includes both aviation gasoline and jet fuel. Once you're licensed, there's no renewal period.

How to get your license

There are 2 ways to apply:

1. Apply online through TAP – PRFT Taxpayer Access Point
2. or
3. Send a completed Fuel Tax Application to:
   
   Department of Licensing
   Fuel Tax Unit
   PO Box 9228
   Olympia, WA 98507-9228

How to file your tax return

1. Online through TAP – PRFT Taxpayer Access Point.
   • You can enter tax information into TAP
   • or
   • Upload an Excel template containing your tax information. Contact our office at 360.664.1852 for a copy of the Excel template.
2. XML Data Transfer - Transfer your tax information from your computer system into our system.
   • You must set up connections with our technical staff at FTXMLReporting@dol.wa.gov before sending your tax information.

   • Fuel Tax Return Upload templates

     You need to have Excel 97-2003 or newer to use these templates:

     • Fuel Supplier
     • Fuel Distributor
     • Fuel Blender
     • Aircraft Distributor
     • Terminal Operator
     • Fuel Carrier
3. By mail:
   • With payment enclosed:
     
     Prorate and Fuel Tax
     Department of Licensing
     PO Box 9048
     Olympia, WA 98507-9048
   • Without payment enclosed:
     
     Fuel Tax Section
     Department of Licensing
     PO Box 9228
     Olympia, WA 98507-9228
     

For more information about completing your return, see Aircraft Jet Fuel and Aviation Gas Tax Return Instructions.

*If they receive your payment after the:

• Due date, you'll incur a penalty.
• 1st of the following month, interest will accrue.

Payment options

• If you owe $50,000 or more, pay only by electronic funds transfer (EFT)
• If you owe less than $50,000, pay by check, money order, or electronic funds transfer

Contact your bank to complete EFTs. Submit a separate transmittal for each tax type

Related laws and rules

• RCW 82.42: Aircraft fuel tax
• WAC 308-78: Aircraft fuel tax

Related information

• Fuel Tax Compliance Guide
• Reports and data: Active fuel tax licenses
• Reports and data: Certified users of aircraft fuel

Questions? Need help?

• Email us: FuelTax@dol.wa.gov
• Call us: 360.664.1852