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

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.

Physical Address

1125 Washington Street Southeast, Headquarters, Olympia, WA 98504

Hours

Hours vary by branch.

Application process

Call or visit website for a list of vehicle licensing office locations.

Fee

Fees vary based on service.

Eligibility

Washington state residents.

Languages

Multi-lingual materials

Service area

WA

Agency info

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.