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Regulatory Handbook -> Transportation Permits -> Temporary Fuel Use Permit |
Temporary Fuel Use Permit
What is the Purpose of this Permit?
A Department of Licensing permit to allow operation of a diesel or propane commercial vehicle exceeding 26,000 lbs. coming into Washington state for three consecutive days. The Department of Transportation issues this permit on behalf of The Department of Licensing.What Activities Require this Permit?
If you don't pay fuel tax under the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and need to travel in Washington and are driving a diesel or propane powered commercial vehicle with; 2 axles and a gross vehicle weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs., 3 or more axles regardless of weight, or a combination of vehicles with a combined GVW over 26,000, you must purchase a Special Fuel Permit to allow operation of your vehicle in Washington.Where Can I Get the Application for this Permit?
The application which is called 'DOT Form 560-025' is online and can be accessed at https://wsdot.wa.gov/commercial-vehicle/permits/home.Do I Need to Include Anything with my Application?
No - Only the permit application and permit fee is required to issue the permit (only 3 permits can be issued in a thirty day period)Is the Decision on my Permit Dependent on Anything Besides the Information in my Application?
No - The application and permit fee is all that is required in order to issue the permitHow Long Will it Take to Review my Application?
This permit is issued as requested. There is no review time necessary.Where do I Submit my Application?
You can self-issue this permit type by accessing WSDOT's self issue permit program at https://wsdot.wa.gov/commercial-vehicle/permits/self-issue, you can contact a Permit Agent or visit any WSDOT Permit Office.For information about Permit Agents or WSDOT Permit Offices see: https://wsdot.wa.gov/commercial-vehicle/permits/permitting-offices
Permit Timeliness Results
Permit Timeliness data collection is in response to a State Auditor’s Performance Audit and RCW 43.42A. Each regulatory agency developed a plan to improve permit clarity, predictability, and timeliness. Each agency considers the customers experience to ensure permit assistance is simple to use, easy to access, and designed in a customer-friendly manner. Agencies report progress to the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA). ORIA prepares and distributes reports, with participation from the State Auditor’s Office and Results Washington. See latest report here: https://www.oria.wa.gov/ORIA-2018-PermitTimelinessProgressReport.pdf.
All permits submitted for reporting were entered into this Regulatory Handbook. Here are the results of the performance data:
Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Process a Permit Application (Definition)Average number of days from Receipt to Complete: 1
Maximum number of days from Receipt to Complete: 1
Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Issue a Permit Decision (Definition)
Average number of days from Complete Application to Decision: 1
Maximum number of days from Complete Application to Decision: 1
(Summary results based on 6300 submittals in 2020)
Where can I get permitting assistance?
Statewide Contact:
Commercial Vehicle Services
7345 Linderson Way SW
PO Box 47367
Tumwater, WA 98504-7367
Telephone: (360) 704-6340
Email: CVSpermits@wsdot.wa.gov
Website: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov