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Transferring a car you bought
Within 15 days, at any county auditor or subagent vehicle licensing office.
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The title, signed by every seller
Call DOL at (360) 902-3770 first to check it's valid and free of liens.
A Vehicle Title Application, unsigned
Sign it in front of the licensing agent, who notarizes it.
The odometer reading
Write it down before you go in.
Your photo ID
New residents get their Washington driver license first.
Payment
$39.50 for the title, plus registration, plates and use tax (6.5% state plus local plus 0.5%) on the car's value.
A trip permit, if you need to drive it without plates
Only if it applies
$36 for 3 days, bought in person at a vehicle licensing office.
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