(1) A CDL expires in the same manner as provided in RCW 46.20.181.
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Terms Used In Washington Code 46.25.088

  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(2) When applying for renewal of a CDL, the applicant must:
(a) Complete the application form required under RCW 46.25.070(1), providing updated information and required certifications, and meet all the requirements of RCW 46.25.070 and 49 C.F.R. § 383.71;
(b) Submit the application to the department in person; and
(c) If the applicant wishes to retain a hazardous materials endorsement, take and pass the written test for a hazardous materials endorsement.

NOTES:

Effective date—2013 c 224: See note following RCW 46.01.130.

Expiration—Renewal. (Effective January 1, 2024, until November 18, 2024.)

(1) A CDL expires in the same manner as provided in RCW 46.20.181.
(2) When applying for renewal of a CDL, the applicant must:
(a) Complete the application form required under RCW 46.25.070(1), providing updated information and required certifications, and meet all the requirements of RCW 46.25.070 and 49 C.F.R. § 383.71; and
(b) If the applicant wishes to retain a hazardous materials endorsement, take and pass the written test for a hazardous materials endorsement.

NOTES:

Effective date—2023 c 57: “This act takes effect January 1, 2024.” [ 2023 c 57 § 3.]
Effective date—2013 c 224: See note following RCW 46.01.130.

Expiration—Renewal. (Effective November 18, 2024.)

(1) A CDL expires in the same manner as provided in RCW 46.20.181.
(2) When applying for renewal of a CDL, the applicant must:
(a) Complete the application form required under RCW 46.25.070(1), providing updated information and required certifications, and meet all the requirements of RCW 46.25.070 and 49 C.F.R. § 383.71; and
(b) If the applicant wishes to retain a hazardous materials endorsement, take and pass the written test for a hazardous materials endorsement.
(3) The department must not renew a CDL if the CDL holder is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle based on a query of the drug and alcohol clearinghouse as provided in 49 C.F.R. § 383.73.

NOTES:

Reviser’s note: This section was amended by 2023 c 35 § 4 and by 2023 c 57 § 1, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Effective date—2023 c 57: “This act takes effect January 1, 2024.” [ 2023 c 57 § 3.]
Effective date—2023 c 35: See note following RCW 46.25.010.
Effective date—2013 c 224: See note following RCW 46.01.130.
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