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How do I obtain first time vehicle registration in Washington? Washington
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Car registration is required for all vehicles operating in Washington. Registration applications are processed and governed by the Department of Licensing (DOL). After purchasing a new car you must register the vehicle within 15 days of the purchase date or face a registration late fee. New residents, after relocating to Washington, have 30 days to apply for vehicle registration with the DOL.
Register Car in WA
To apply, provide the DOL with:- Proof of car insurance.
- A properly assigned car title.
- Proper identification.
- A bill of sale.
- Proof of passing an emissions inspection, if applicable.
- A completed Vehicle Certificate of Ownership Application. This can be downloaded from the DOL's website. It must be signed in the presence of a DOL agent. Or, if you submit by mail, the application must be notarized.
- Payment for car registration fee, which varies by vehicle weight and type, sub-agent fees and taxes.
Emissions Testing for Smog
Parts of the following counties require passing a smog check: Clark, King, Pierce, Snohomish and Spokane. Vehicles less than five model years old and those more than 25 model years old are exempt. Tests are required every other year.
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