The City of Seattle passed an ordinance in 2014 regulating transportation network company (TNC) drivers. To legally operate in Seattle as a TNC driver:

You must carry a valid Washington driver's license.

You must carry a valid for-hire driver's license. (Issued by King County Records and Licensing Services—206-263-1982)

Your vehicle must have a TNC vehicle endorsement.

You must allow the City to inspect your vehicle upon request.

You must carry proof that you are affiliated with a licensed TNC whenever you are active on the TNC dispatch system.

You must hold a valid City of Seattle business license.

You must not operate a vehicle that is not affiliated with a TNC to transport passengers.

You must not accept payment of cash fare; payment may only be made electronically via the TNC online dispatch application.

You must immediately notify the transportation network company and the Seattle Police Department if you have been the victim of a crime.

The for-hire driver's license/permit issued to a TNC driver and the vehicle decal (sticker affixed to windshield) issued to endorse a TNC vehicle will both include numbers unique to the driver and vehicle. These two numbers may not be the same, but the City of Seattle and King County will associate them for purposes of enforcing licensing requirements.

An active TNC driver is not required to pay any fee when applying for a for-hire driver's license/permit or a vehicle endorsement. Licensing fees for TNCs and affiliated drivers and vehicles are paid via a 14-cent charge on each TNC ride that originates within Seattle city limits. The City will invoice each licensed TNC on a quarterly schedule for remittance of the fee.