Many of Drive Forward’s Members have reported to us issues with delays in renewing their King County For-Hire Licenses and Vehicle Endorsements. This month we spoke to the King County Department of Licensing (KCDOL) to find out what the hold up is.
As all of you are aware because of the pandemic KCDOL has updated their process for For-Hire License and Vehicle Endorsement applications and renewals. Instead of going to their office downtown to pick up your License and Endorsement sticker, KCDOL is now emailing a printable copy of your License and mailing the vehicle endorsement sticker to your home. However it seems many of you are not receiving these emails or letters. KCDOL assures us that the companies, Uber and Lyft, are sending in the applications and renewals in a timely manner, so what is the problem?
In our conversation, KCDOL told us what they are seeing as the most common reasons for a delay in you receiving your License or Endorsement sticker. From this we have created the following checklist for your use to see if one of those reasons apply to you.
If you can check off all those boxes on the list then you have an uncommon problem.
If your problem is uncommon you should first set up an appointment at your app company’s hub to find out when they submitted your application or renewal. If possible get the batch number they submitted your application with and the date they submitted it. Use that information along with your Name, For-Hire License Number, and Expiration Date and email KCDOL at forhiredriver@kingcounty.gov. This should be enough information for KCDOL to solve your problem.
If you still have questions after going through this process or need assistance in going through this process, email drivers@driveforwardseattle.org or text “TNC” to 1-844-811-6034.
Good luck, stay safe, and stay healthy!
I don’t understand why cities like Atlanta GA, drivers are making anywhere from 2000 dollars a week part time and closer to 3000 a week full time, and here I can’t get even near that a month. The surg prices I was show from a rider from there was outrageous. .this huge screen was covered with red dots.$90, $60, 100, all over. Why are we not getting these prices? I’m considering going to Atlanta GA on weekends.
Does anybody know what’s up with King County? I’m waiting for the renewal for 2 months! They do not respond calls or emails. How much more time and money (insurance, depreciation) should I waste because of *** green sticker?
Hi, please us the Contact Us button and tell us your situation and someone from our staff will get back to you.
I am having the same problem. Telephone hang up after 10 minutes. I have send them several emails, but no reply.