Licenses vehicles (car, truck, camper, trailer) and vessels with the State of Washington. This may apply when new vehicles or vessels are purchased new, used, or from out of state. Also licenses vehicles and vessels for new residents of Washington.

The primary statutory responsibilities of the county auditor are: -  Recording (recording of real property documents such as deeds and other recorded documents). -  Licensing (licensing, titling, and registration for motor vehicles and watercraft, issuing various licenses such as marriage, and acting as agent for the State Department of Revenue in collecting certain fees and taxes). -  Elections and voter registration (acting as ex-officio supervisor of elections and administering voter registration and elections). -  County financial audit and administration duties includes auditing county expenditures, serving as ex officio supervisor of the state Auditor's Office Division of Municipal Corporations, preparation and administration of the county budget and preparing the annual financial report.

Provides services for the county elections, voter registration, marriage licensing, vehicle licensing, death certificates, recording, and financial services. Marriage licenses have a three day lapse before they are valid and must be used within 60 days.

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.

Assists with replacement of lost tabs, plates and titles for vehicle, boats or trailers. It can take up to 10 weeks to receive the duplicate title.