A common carrier is a company or person that moves property (not household goods, as in an individual's personal belongings or property) for pay in Washington State. Common carriers regulated by the Utilities and Transportation Commission can be found using the company's lookup web page.
How to Apply for or Update a Permit
Click here to update the name or corporate structure
or
- Download the appropriate form.
- Save it to your desktop.
- Fill it out.
- Submit the form online using the e-filing form.
- Pay your fee online using the Make a Payment Now web page.
Complete applications usually take about one day to process. Incomplete applications take an average of nine days to process.
If you cannot e-file, email the form to transportation@utc.wa.gov.
Forms
- Common Carrier – New and Reinstatement Application (PDF)
- Solicitud de Transportista Común en Español (PDF)
- Common Carrier Application for Change of Name or Business Structure (PDF)
- Hazardous Materials Supplemental Form (PDF)
- Common Carrier Application for Transfer of Permit (PDF)
How to Cancel a Permit
or
Use the Voluntary Permit Cancellation Request (PDF) to cancel a permit.
Insurance
Contact Licensing Services
Email transportation@utc.wa.gov
Mailing address:
Utilities and Transportation Commission
P.O. Box 47250
Olympia, WA 98504-7250