· Application Fee: from $15 to $19.
· Renewal Fee: from $9 to $11.
This fee increase is permitted by approved legislation.
Why is BLS increasing fees?
BLS is self-funded. The fees
charged for applications and renewals pay for BLS operations. The fee increase was
authorized to fund long-needed improvements to the BLS system and supports the
long-term sustainability of BLS. BLS will replace its current system over the next four years. This will add enhancements and flexibility for partners to manage licenses, generate on-demand reports, and update requirements more quickly.
When was this increase announced?
During several workshops and forums
this spring, our staff discussed the proposed increase with dozens of cities and
partner agencies. We will continue to keep all partners updated about its
progress, including the timeline for the BLS system replacement.
When will this take effect?
The public hearing for the
rule change is August 6 in Olympia. We expect the fee increase to take
effect in late 2013. We will update you here with the effective date when
it is known.Please direct any questions or concerns to us. Thank you for your partnership.
~BLS Partnership Services
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