Vehicle titling - Washington

The following items are generally required to title your vehicle within Washington:

• Photo identification card;
• Proof of Washington address or a primary residence address exemption form;
• The current vehicle title, with the seller's portion completed;
• Notarized bill of sale, if applicable;
• Odometer disclosure statement, if applicable;
• Emissions testing report, if applicable; and
• Payment for all applicable fees.

Other relevant information includes:

• The vehicle and/or title may be subject to sales and use tax,
• Washington typically allows credit for tax paid to another state,
• Vehicle identification number (VIN) inspections are only required for salvage and rebuilt vehicles, and
• Washington offers Quick Titles as a certificate of ownership for vehicles that can be obtained quicker than a standard title.

Agency: Washington State Department of Licensing.

Fees: There are fees associated with titling a vehicle within Washington, including a $15 title transaction fee. The fee for a Quick Title is $85.50.

For information about titling and registration services at J. J. Keller, contact us at 800-558-5011 Ext.8218.