Supports consumer protection and public safety through licensing and regulation of vehicles, vessels, taxicabs, for-hire drivers, and hobby kennels.   The Licensing section has two primary work groups:   1. Taxi, For-hire and Transportation Network Companies (TNC) licensing:    Provides regulatory oversight and enforcement services over for -hire transportation industry which includes: -  Taxicabs (metered vehicles) -  For-hire- Flat rate (non-metered vehicles) -  TNC vehicles (Uber, Lyft, Wingz, etc. ) operating via smart phone applications   2. Vehicle and Vessel Licensing:   -  Issues vehicle and vessel certificates of ownership and registration -  Issues vehicle license number plates and vessel decals -  Collects licensing fees, excise taxes and other fees through a delegation of authority (contract) by the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)