Minutes Exhibit A
Port Commission Regular Meeting
of April 24, 2018

Steps to become an IC Chauffeur
*All prices are estimates*

1. Get a Business License and create a company name.
$350.00 +
State of Washington
Business Licensing Service
PO. Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034
For faster service apply online at www.business.wa.gov/BLS
Online applications are typically processed within ten business days.
It may take up to three weeks if you file by paper

2. Get Vehicle and have registration changed to "For Hire"
$40.00
Note: Wheelbase of vehicle must be 114.5 in or larger for sedan and 116 for SUV

3. Get Commercial Insurance
$3500.00  $5000.00
Shuttle Express must be named as Additional Insured

4. Get City of Seattle Business License Tax Certificate
$110.00
Going in person is the quickest way
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 Fifth Avenue
Floor 42
Seattle, WA 98104-5058
206-684-8484
Monday Friday 8am-5pm

5. Get a Limo Inspection
$25.00
Needed: 6 Flairs or 3 Triangles and a Fire Extinguisher 5-B C or more secured in the trunk.
Call Seattle Consumer Affairs Unit @ 206-386-1268 to make your appointment

6. Send documentation and payment to Olympia

You will need the Business License Application, Limousine Carrier Chauffeur Addendum,
a copy of the vehicle registration for each vehicle, Certificate of Insurance and the
Vehicle Inspection Report from the city of Seattle. This takes 4-6 weeks to return.
If you have regulatory questions call or email the DOL Limousines @ 360-644-1389 or
360-644-1421 or for hire@dol.wa.gov.

Get your Medical Examiners Certificate
$100.00 - $150.00
Your physical must be conducted by a licensed medical examiner listed on the FMCSA
National Registry.

Go to Alliance 2020 get your Chauffeur Credentials
$410.00 -$430.00
Credentials Needed:
Proof of Paid PSLA Application Fee and First Years' Dues
Copy of State Business License (Address Must Match Address of Subscriber: Street
Address Required: PO Boxes are NOT Acceptable)
Copy of Local Business License
Proof of Commercial Liability Insurance (ACCORD Certificate or Equivalent)
List of For Hire Vehicles, including Make, Model, Year and License Plate Number
Limousine Certification and Proof of Commercial Automobile Insurance for Each For-Hire
Vehicle
Copy of Current Driver's License of the Individual Signing the Agreement

Provide Port of Seattle all documents received from Olympia.
$675.00 per vehicle
Get your Gatekeeper Report.

10. Bring all documentation to Shuttle Express to get scheduled for
work.
Business License
W-9
Washington State Driver License
Alliance 2020 Chauffeur Credentials
Washington State Vehicle Registration
Washington State Limo Certificate (aka Master License)
Gatekeeper Report (receipt from Port of Seattle for sticker)
Certificate of Insurance