Vehicle Licensing
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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 Ask Questions
Licensing & Registering a Vehicle/Vessel in Washington State
For additional information, go to the Washington State Department of Licensing website.
Marriage Licensing
Columbia County Auditor's office sells marriage licenses. There is a three day waiting period in Washington state. Our county charges $32.00 per license; they are voided after 60 days if not used.