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Vehicle Registration Services in Tacoma, WA

What You Need If You Are Bringing a Car into Washington State:

  • You must obtain a Washington State driver's license or ID before transferring your vehicle. You have 30 days to complete this once you arrive in the state.
  • No Sales tax applicable if owned in another state for 90 days or more. If owned less than 90 days provide proof of sales tax paid.
  • Original title or copy from current lien holder if applicable. Copies can be faxed to our office at (253) 302-4918
  • If we request your title from your lienholder we will require the lienholder fax # and the owner account number.
  • Leased vehicles and Kansas titles require additional information. Please email us for further clarification.
  • If your current title does not reflect a date that represents ownership of more than 90 days then additional documentation will be necessary to avoid paying use tax. Please email us for more information.
Tacoma office Registration Renewals Company lobby - Tacoma, WA - Tacoma License & Title

MILITARY DETAILS

  • Do not need Washington Drivers License for any transaction.
  • May be exempt from excise tax depending on your home of record so bring a printed LES no older than the last two months.
  • If preferred email us your documents and questions.
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