For comity licensure under the provisions of chapter 18.43 RCW, a nonrefundable state fee must accompany all applications. Payment by check or money order must be made payable to the department of licensing.

A temporary permit to practice engineering in the state of Washington is available to nonresidents for a period of not to exceed thirty days total in any one-year period. Eligible applicants must have a valid license to practice engineering in the United States, have no outstanding disciplinary actions against their licensure and meet the experience requirements for licensure in Washington. Temporary permits must be issued prior to any authorized practice in Washington.