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Q. How much does the Discover Pass cost? A. An annual Discover Pass purchased from a recreational license dealer, by phone or online costs $35, which includes the $30 base fee, a 10 percent transaction fee and a $2 dealer fee. A one-day Discover Pass costs $11.50, which includes the $10 base fee, a 10 percent transaction fee and a 50-cent dealer fee. The annual pass is good for one year from purchase date. Q. Why are transaction and dealer fees charged to purchase a Discover Pass? A. The Discover Pass is sold through 600 retail stores, online and by phone, using the automated licensing system that also sells Washington sport fishing and hunting licenses. The 10 percent transaction fee on each purchase pays for computer system development and maintenance, dealer sales terminals and supplies, customer service, dealer training and support, financial accounting and reporting of sales transactions. The $2 dealer fee on each transaction is paid to retail outlets that sell the Discover Pass or to offset the costs associated with Internet and telephone sales, including processing of credit card sales, postage and staff time to print and mail the pass documents to those who have purchased the pass online or by phone. Other purchasing options will be available, including purchasing the pass in park offices and in parks as staff is available, by July 1. In the fall, people will be able to purchase the pass when renewing vehicle license tabs. These two options will not have transaction fees.
