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Vehicle and Boat Registration offered by Washington State Department of Licensing Headquarters

1125 Washington Street Southeast, Headquarters, Olympia, WA 98504

Eligibility
Washington state residents.
Languages
Multi-lingual materials
Application process
Call or visit website for a list of vehicle licensing office locations.
Fees
Fees vary based on service.
Service area
WA

Other Information

Languages

  • Multi-lingual materials
Maintains information on boats and vehicles registered in Washington state.    Vehicle Tab Renewal/Replacement
  • Tabs can be renewed online or a vehicle licensing office
  • They can be renewed up to six months before they expire
Vehicle Registration
  • New Washington state residents have 30 days to register their vehicle after they move to the state.
  • Residents who buy or get a vehicle as a gift have 15 days to transfer the ownership.
 Disabled Parking Permits
  • Permanent placards are renewed every five years.
Renewal reminders are mailed prior to the expiration of the placard.  
  • A temporary parking placard will be issued for the time period indicated by the physician (for up to 12 months) and is not renewable.
If the disability persists, a new application is required.   
  • Disabled American Veterans are eligible for free vehicle licensing for one vehicle per year.
The veteran must have an honorable discharge or a medical discharge w/ an honorable record and their disability must be 100% service-related.
Providing organization
Washington State Department of Licensing
Issues new driver licenses, identification cards, and instruction permits; also renews and duplicates them. Provides parking permits to people with disabilities. Registers vehicles and boats.