Join Our Team! We're Hiring! (Vehicle Licensing Clerk)

Ballard Auto/Vessel Licensing in Seattle, WA is seeking a Vehicle Licensing Clerk  to provide vehicle licensing and registration services to the residents of King County and Washington State.  

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

Examining documentation and applications for compliance with state laws
Interfacing with State Department of Licensing
Approving and issuing titles, registrations, permits, etc. 
Approve and issue original and renewal of motor vehicle and vessel ownership registrations/titles by mail, Internet, and in-person for the public and for vehicle/vessel dealers
Collecting license fees and use tax 
Using computer to create, retrieve, review, change, and update vehicle licensing and titling information
Providing guidance and information to the public regarding vehicle registration, licenses, titles, tags, waivers, permits, and fees. 

Duties are performed independently with limited supervision. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of two (2) years of office work experience involving public contact
• Keyboarding and computer skills
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Previous work experience in the public sector, preferably licensing, is a PLUS! 

HOURS / DAYS / SCHEDULE:   Full or Part-Time Position

SALARY / WAGE: DOE

CLOSING DATE / DEADLINE: Open until filled

HOW TO APPLY: Please send your resume via email to june@fastcartabs.com  to apply. 

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

What IS a Licensing Sub-Agency, Anyway?

...And why should you care?

In addition to Washington State County Auditors, Licensing Sub-Agencies are available to assist with vehicle and vessel title and registration services.  Sub-Agencies are private (small) businesses contracted with County Auditors and are appointed by the Washington State Department of Licensing.

Fred Maxie, Owner, Ballard Licensing in Seattle, WA & FastCarTabs.com

Sub-Agencies provide important, convenient licensing services to their communities and are, in fact, small business owners much like their community neighbors.  If it weren't for these businesses, you'd have to travel a lot farther to handle your licensing business (and it would take a lot more time!)

Here are a few examples of what a Licensing Sub-Agency can DO for you:

• Vehicle Registration Renewals
• Vessel Registration Renewals
• New License Plates
• Replace a Lost Title
• Title Transfers
• Notary Public

Some of the services Licensing Sub-Agencies DO NOT provide:

• Driver Licenses and Renewals
• Identification Cards and Renewals
• Driver Tests
• Driver Records

So, add the Licensing Sub-Agencies to your list of small businesses to support in your communities.  They have your best interests in mind.

For additional information or to renew your vehicle/vessel tabs, visit us at www.fastcartabs.com.

WDOL Holiday Closures: 2012

Madonna's not the only one that can appreciate a holiday!

Check out this year's holiday office closures for the Department of Licensing, Ballard Licensing and all Licensing Sub-Agents across the State of Washington.


Monday, November 12, 2012           Veteran's Day

Thursday, November 22, 2012        Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 23, 2012               Day After Thanksgiving

Tuesday, December 25, 2012          Christmas Day

Note:  Customers will still have access to car/boat registration renewals online at www.fastcartabs.com, however, mail service could be delayed due to the federal holidays and USPS.

FREE Rides on King County Metro Transit

Don't Forget Your 8 Free Rides from KC Metro!

Through May 31, 2014, if you reside in King County, WA and pay the Congestion Reduction Charge when you renew your tabs, you are eligible for 8 free rides on King County Metro Transit. 

The rides are transferable, so even if you don't ride the bus, you can give them to family or friends...or better yet, donate them to those in your community that really need them!  There is a box to check on the form to have the county donate on your behalf.

Feel free to contact us at (206) 781 0199, info@fastcartabs.com or find us on social media (www.twitter.com/ballardlicense and www.facebook.com/ballardlicensing) for more information about this program.

www.fastcartabs.com

Replacing a Lost Registration

Have you misplaced your vehicle registration?

Don't worry, we're going to tell you how to get a new one!

Seems that the only time you know you've lost your vehicle registration is when you finally need it.  Then there's the anxiety to, 1.) figure out how to get one and 2.) finally finding the time to get it done. Here is the information you'll need to check this off your list of things to do.

1. Complete the "Affidavit of Loss" section of the Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest form (available at the link provided below.)
2. Sign the form.  ALL registered owners must sign, and the signatures must be notarized.
3. Submit the completed form:
• By mail with a check or money order
• In person at any vehicle licensing office (Ballard Licensing takes major credit cards!)

Visit http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/replaceregistration.html for links to documents, forms and additional information.

Below we've listed the fees for replacement or duplicate registrations:

Duplicate Registration: $5 (+ $5 subagent fee - all licensing offices)
Duplicate Title: Vehicles/Trailers: $19.00, Boats - $5.25 (+ $5 subagent fee - all licensing offices)

Ballard Licensing also provides registration and notary services to help make this process simple for you in a one-stop shop!

DOL New Fee Schedule - Effective October 1, 2012

Effective today, King County Metro implemented significant rider changes, the cost for a new driver's license in Washington nearly doubled, and the following Department of Licensing  fees have increased.  

New Fee Schedule Effective 

October 1, 2012

Notice

Several Department of Licensing fees will increase on October 1, 2012

ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL 2660 – Transportation Revenues, passed in the 2012 legislative session which increased the following fees used to support vehicle-related programs, public safety programs, and other transportation-related needs.

Fee Type	Current Fee	Fee on or after  October 1
Title application fee (vehicles only)	$5.00	$15.00 Note: Washington licensed dealer sales will go by the dealer date of sale.
Transfer Penalty fee	$25.00 Assessed on the 16th day after the date of delivery and $2.00 a day thereafter to a maximum of $100.00.	$50.00 Assessed on the 16th day after the date of delivery and $2.00 a day thereafter to a maximum of $125.00.
Original issue license plate	No fee For new vehicles or vehicles coming in from out of state or country. $35.00 For some specialty plates	$10.00 per plate For new vehicles or vehicles coming in from out of state or country. $55.00 For some specialty plates except for Disabled American Veteran plates, Former Prisoner of War, Gold Star, Medal of Honor, Pearl Harbor Survivor, and State and publicly-owned plates.
Original issue motorcycle place	No fee	$4.00
Motorcycle replacement plate	$2.00	$4.00

Illegal Combination: Driving, Playlist, Headphones

Did you know that in Washington State, it is against the law to drive while listening to music/radio with your headphones?  Here's the low-down:

RCW 46.37.480 Television viewers — Earphones.

(1) No person shall drive any motor vehicle equipped with any television viewer, screen, or other means of visually receiving a television broadcast when the moving images are visible to the driver while operating the motor vehicle on a public road, except for live video of the motor vehicle backing up. This subsection does not apply to law enforcement vehicles communicating with mobile computer networks.

     (2) No person shall operate any motor vehicle on a public highway while wearing any headset or earphones connected to any electronic device capable of receiving a radio broadcast or playing a sound recording for the purpose of transmitting a sound to the human auditory senses and which headset or earphones muffle or exclude other sounds. This subsection does not apply to students and instructors participating in a Washington state motorcycle safety program.

     (3) This section does not apply to authorized emergency vehicles, motorcyclists wearing a helmet with built-in headsets or earphones as approved by the Washington state patrol, or motorists using hands-free, wireless communications systems, as approved by the equipment section of the Washington state patrol.

A broken car stereo can make for a quiet, uneventful commute.  To avoid a ticket, consider checking out car accessories that allow you to connect your music player to your car stereo via the cigarette lighter, or in newer models, the designated electric socket located on the console.

Being able to hear the sounds of the road are just as important as what you can see.  Don't limit your odds of safety on the road. 

Happy Driving!  May your next trip be smooth and pothole free.