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Washington Department of Licensing
Bill of sale for WA
DMV website
Title transfer form
TD-420-001
Days to transfer title
15 days
Bill of sale
Required
Notarization
Not required
Sales tax
6.5% state + local (often 8-10.4%).
Highlights
  • Seller files Vehicle Report of Sale within 5 days online.
  • Buyer titles within 15 days.

Services

Title Transfer
Transfer ownership to a buyer after a private sale.
Registration Renewal
Annual or biennial vehicle registration renewal.
Duplicate Title
Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged title.
Lien Release
Record a paid-off loan and remove the lienholder.
Out-of-State Registration
Register a vehicle titled in another state after moving.
Salvage / Rebuilt Title
Process for vehicles declared total loss.
Personalized Plates
Apply for custom or vanity license plates.
Dealer License
Become a licensed retail or wholesale dealer.

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