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Renewing your tabs
Online you need your plate number. At a county auditor or subagent office, bring these; no appointment needed.
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Your renewal notice or plate number
Notices come by email or postcard. Tabs expire every year; the month and year are on your plate.
Money for any unpaid tickets or tolls
Only if it applies
DOL adds unpaid parking tickets and toll bills to the renewal.
Payment
About $83 for most cars, more in the Sound Transit district and in cities with a local fee. Electric cars add $225. Not every office takes cards; online card payments add 3%.
Renewing for someone else? Their written permission
Only if it applies
Plus your photo ID, unless you share their last name or address.
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