There shall be an additional fee for issuing any class of commercial driver’s license in addition to the prescribed fee required for the issuance of the original driver’s license. The additional fee for each class shall be one hundred thirty-six dollars for the original commercial driver’s license or subsequent renewals. If the commercial driver’s license is issued, renewed, or extended for a period other than eight years, the fee for each class shall be seventeen dollars for each year that the commercial driver’s license is issued, renewed, or extended. The fee shall be deposited in the highway safety fund.

Effective date—2021 c 158 §§ 2 and 5-11: “Sections 2 and 5 through 11 of this act take effect January 1, 2022.” [ 2021 c 158 § 12.]

Finding—Intent—2021 c 158: “The legislature finds that a driver’s license or identicard is a fundamental document that Washingtonians need to live, work, drive, and access essential needs. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly reduced the department of licensing’s ability to provide in-person driver licensing services, resulting in a growing backlog of customers that cannot access the agency’s critical services. This act is intended to address that backlog by expanding online renewals, extending driver’s license and identicard issuance up to eight years, and providing more online options for instruction permits. The legislature recognizes the critical role of the department of licensing’s frontline staff during the pandemic and does not intend that this act will result in staffing reductions at the department of licensing now or in the future. To ensure that a driver’s license and identicard remain affordable for Washington residents, the legislature intends for the department of licensing to continue to offer a six-year issuance option. The legislature further recognizes the potential of remote photo capture to enable expanded online renewals while ensuring that customer information remains updated. In implementing remote photo capture, the legislature intends that the department of licensing will prioritize data security and antifraud features as well as closely monitor its usage. The legislature also intends that within a year of initial implementation of remote photo capture, driver’s license and identicard photos should be updated with each renewal whenever possible, recognizing that technology limitations and other challenges will prevent some customers from using remote photo capture.” [ 2021 c 158 § 1.]

Effective date—2012 c 80 §§ 5-13: See note following RCW 46.20.055.

Effective date—2005 c 314 §§ 101-107, 109, 303-309, and 401: See note following RCW 46.68.290.

Part headings not law—2005 c 314: See note following RCW 46.68.035.

Effective date—1999 c 308: See note following RCW 46.20.120.

Effective dates—1989 c 178: See RCW 46.25.901.

Effective date—1985 ex.s. c 1: See note following RCW 46.20.070.

Effective date—1967 ex.s. c 20: “Sections 1, 3, and 4 of this amendatory act shall be effective January 1, 1968.” [ 1967 ex.s. c 20 § 5.]