Title Transfers

To apply for a title on a vehicle or vessel the new owners will need the following items:

• Proof of Ownership:
• Manufactured Statement of Origin (for brand new vehicles)
• Title properly released by all legal and registered owners
• Affidavit in Lieu of Title/Release of Interest Form
• Special circumstances
• Abandoned Vehicle Report (AVR)
• Notarized release of interest (for 3 year registration only)
• Proper Identification:
• Driver's license or any photo ID with signature
• Or any two of the following:
• A nationally or regionally recognized credit card with signature
• A signed ID card issued by a government agency
• Any certificate or other document issued by a government agency for the purpose of establishing identity
• Bill of Sale
• Odometer Disclosure - Only for vehicles 10 years and younger
• A completed odometer disclosure, signed by both the buyer and seller must be presented before we can process any title transaction on a vehicle 10 years or younger. The odometer disclosure form is located on all Washington titles issued from 1991 to present.
• Title Application:
• Notarized signatures of all registered owners to be shown on the new title.

Since a title transfer requires a notarized or certified signature of the new owners, it is not possible to process these on the internet.

Reference Links:
Washington State Department of Licensing - Titles
Washington State Department of Licensing - Buying or selling a vehicle
Washington State Department of Licensing - Use Tax
Report of Sale - Vehicle
Report of Sale - Vessel