What You’ll Need

• Completed Vehicle Certificate of Ownership (Title) Application (Form TD-420-001)
• Proof of identity
• Proof of ownership
• Washington vehicle title and completed Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale (Form TD-420-065) (both signed by seller);
• Out-of-state vehicle title; OR
• Bill of sale or dealer purchase agreement (if vehicle purchased within past 90 days);
• Proof of emissions inspection (if applicable)
• Payment for applicable fees & taxes
• Fee calculator
• Regional Authority Excise Tax calculator
• Sales tax calculator
• Local transportation benefit district fees
• $20 license plate fee
• $17 service fee
• $20 congestion reduction charge (King County only)

What You’ll Do

• Step 1: Visit your nearest DOL office (optional: make an appointment!)
• Submit the required documents & ID
• Complete the odometer disclosure statement (if vehicle is <10 years old)
• Submit payment
• Receive your Washington vehicle registration & license plates
• Step 2: Receive your Washington vehicle title via U.S. mail within 10 weeks

Caveats and Exceptions

• Need your title and registration in a hurry?  Then visit your nearest Quick Title office and pay an additional $50 fee.
• Do you live in one of the following counties?  Unless your vehicle is a hybrid; year 2009 or newer and certified to California emissions standards; or diesel, then you will need to complete an emissions inspections.
• Clark County
• King County
• Pierce County
• Snohomish County
• Spokane County

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