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Introduction

The Auditor’s office has been appointed by the Governor’s Office as an agent of the Washington State Department of Licensing. This responsibility encompasses:

Sale of motor vehicle and vessel licenses

• Collection of license fees
• Transfer of vehicles and vessels from one owner to another
• Title changes to add or delete a legal owner other than the registered owner
• Other transactions involving motor vehicles and vessels 
   

The Auditor is also an agent for the Department of Revenue and collects sales taxes on transfers of such vehicles made between individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Licensing & Registering a Vehicle/Vessel in Washington State
 

• First Time Titling and Registering in Washington State?
• Titling & Registering of Vehicles
• Titling & Registration of Vessels
• Specialized Plates and Emblems
• What to Know When Buying a Used Vehicle