Commercial Weighing and Measuring Device Registration
  What is the purpose of this registration?
To provide weights and measures officials accurate information on the numbers, types and locations of weighing and measuring devices so that inspections may be scheduled and completed. What activities require this registration and who needs to get it?
Any business using a weighing or measuring device for commercial purposes is required to register the device(s) annually.
Any business using a weighing or measuring device for commercial purposes is required to register the device(s) annually.
  How do I apply?
Mail weighing and measuring device registration form to the Department of Revenue or register devices online at: http://bls.dor.wa.gov/weightsandmeasures.aspx.
  How much will it cost?
Small Scale - $16
Intermediate Scale - $60
Large Scale - $120
Railroad Track Scale - $1200
Liquid Fuel Meter-Low - $16
Liquid Fuel Meter-Intermediate - $50
Liquid Fuel Meter-High - $75
LPG-Small - $40
LPG-Large - $80
Taxi Meters - $40
Fabric or Cordage Meter - $15
Mass flow meters - $300
Intermediate Scale - $60
Large Scale - $120
Railroad Track Scale - $1200
Liquid Fuel Meter-Low - $16
Liquid Fuel Meter-Intermediate - $50
Liquid Fuel Meter-High - $75
LPG-Small - $40
LPG-Large - $80
Taxi Meters - $40
Fabric or Cordage Meter - $15
Mass flow meters - $300
  Do I need to include anything with my application?
Payment is required with application.
  Is the decision to approve dependent on anything besides the information in my application?
No.
  When will I receive my registration?
Customers will receive an updated master business license within two weeks of device payment.
  How long is my registration valid?
The device registration is valid for 12 months.
  What is the legal authority?
Chapter 19.94 RCW WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Chapter 16-662 WAC WEIGHTS AND MEASURES—NATIONAL HANDBOOKS, SALE OF MOTOR FUEL, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
Chapter 16-662 WAC WEIGHTS AND MEASURES—NATIONAL HANDBOOKS, SALE OF MOTOR FUEL, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
  Contacts:
Kelsey Lindstrom, Customer Service Specialist
360-902-1822, klindstrom@agr.wa.gov
360-902-1822, klindstrom@agr.wa.gov