Washington State DOL / Department of Licensing Questions/Answers

[TruEvo]

Seller Report = Report of Sale, right? I did that. Thanks.

[A.Bursell]

No, but you should still file a Seller Report!

When I bought my Golf I traded a truck to the VW dealer. I didn't go to the DMV and fill out any paperwork. Do I need to go back and do any of this, or would I have done this when filling out paperwork with the dealer?

Adam

[xOphear]

When I bought my Golf I traded a truck to the VW dealer. I didn't go to the DMV and fill out any paperwork. Do I need to go back and do any of this, or would I have done this when filling out paperwork with the dealer?

Adam

Even if you trade it in it is for your protection. IM the plate number and your name and i can see if its been done.

Chris

[VeeDubbinJetta91]

With car theft/break-ins on the rise where theif's are going for vehicle registrations so they can then go to your house and steal is it legal to black out your address on your registration? i heard someone on the news mention they did this but wasnt sure the legality behind it. If its legal then great, if not i guess ill keep doin what i do

[bhouseskater32]

So i baught my girlfriend a car and we try to transfer the title. But apparently the guy we bught it from had givin us the old title, we contact him he tells us we will get it taken care of and that it was his aunts car yada yada yada, so thats great but what does the affidavit do? Will we have to wait to get the title for 3 years or dose the affidavit act as the title and we receive a new title as usual?

[ni4ni]

What does it take to do away with front license plate? I thought the state needs money.....wouldn't that help out the state if front plate not required? 50% reduction in plates production. I feel like the damn state only know how to waste money.....oh yeah let raise more tax to fix their spending.....sorry I'm not mad at you but just venting...

[xOphear]

So i baught my girlfriend a car and we try to transfer the title. But apparently the guy we bught it from had givin us the old title, we contact him he tells us we will get it taken care of and that it was his aunts car yada yada yada, so thats great but what does the affidavit do? Will we have to wait to get the title for 3 years or dose the affidavit act as the title and we receive a new title as usual?

what you need is a notarized release of interest (it can be on an affidavit of loss) from the owners of record and then we can get you a title. If you call the office tomorrow (360-479-4793) and give us the plate number we can confirm that you are dealing with the correct owners IF you have the name of the owners.

If you do not know or are dealing with someone other than the owner, print up fill out and mail or fax this to the state to find out who you need to get the releases from.

http://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/224003.pdf

Once you have release from the owner we should be able to put it in your name and get you a title.

Chris

[xOphear]

What does it take to do away with front license plate? I thought the state needs money.....wouldn't that help out the state if front plate not required? 50% reduction in plates production. I feel like the damn state only know how to waste money.....oh yeah let raise more tax to fix their spending.....sorry I'm not mad at you but just venting...

Law enforcement wants it and the state makes money on it, it's not that hard to understand... Once someone actually comes up with a non-selfish reason I'd totally agree, but just because it doesn't look good isn't a good reason.

[crabpot]

Law enforcement wants it and the state makes money on it, it's not that hard to understand... Once someone actually comes up with a non-selfish reason I'd totally agree, but just because it doesn't look good isn't a good reason.

Because it would cost the state less to manufacture just one plate for each vehicle ... just charge the same fee that is being charged now. Saves money, pretty simply.

[xOphear]

Because it would cost the state less to manufacture just one plate for each vehicle ... just charge the same fee that is being charged now. Saves money, pretty simply.

That doesn't change the fact that law enforcement wants front plates though. ~

[crabpot]

That doesn't change the fact that law enforcement wants front plates though. ~

Very true, which is still something I don't understand...
Many states don't have a front plate requirement, do they think that criminals run rampant in those states because they can't catch them without their front plate?

[xOphear]

Very true, which is still something I don't understand...
Many states don't have a front plate requirement, do they think that criminals run rampant in those states because they can't catch them without their front plate?

Well look at it this way, if it helps them even a lil bit, and they don't have to pay for it, why not?

[unimogken]

I posted your info over on an Audi board so I hope it brings some people your way!

So while cleaning the garage this week I found a bunch of plates for cars i've had over the years.

Is there a way to see if they're out of the system and clear? And where can I dispose of them?

Oh I bought another weird vehicle and I will give you a call once I get the paperwork from the government. Hehe

Thanks in advance!

[reflex18tip]

I posted your info over on an Audi board so I hope it brings some people your way!

So while cleaning the garage this week I found a bunch of plates for cars i've had over the years.

Is there a way to see if they're out of the system and clear? And where can I dispose of them?

Oh I bought another weird vehicle and I will give you a call once I get the paperwork from the government. Hehe

Thanks in advance!

When working at a chevy dealership, we just tossed them (out of state, singles, damaged or personal plates) or recycled them. I collect some for decoration in the garage if you have extras.

[JumpalTurbo5]

Chris - thanks for doing this. I have one question:

If I lease a new car, does the license tab renewal notice go to the dealer (and dealer has to send it to me) or to me directly?

[Tuono5740]

So I'm about to trade with a guy who has an affidavit, will this cause me any hassle at the dmv?

[ziggydub628]

So I'm about to trade with a guy who has an affidavit, will this cause me any hassle at the dmv?

if it the affidavit of loss from the dmv/website and is notarized it shouldnt be an issue.

[xOphear]

So I'm about to trade with a guy who has an affidavit, will this cause me any hassle at the dmv?

Call us with the plate number and we can make sure it's the correct owner 360 479-4793

Chris - thanks for doing this. I have one question:

If I lease a new car, does the license tab renewal notice go to the dealer (and dealer has to send it to me) or to me directly?

it should go to the registered owners mailing address, so it should go to you!

I posted your info over on an Audi board so I hope it brings some people your way!

So while cleaning the garage this week I found a bunch of plates for cars i've had over the years.

Is there a way to see if they're out of the system and clear? And where can I dispose of them?

Oh I bought another weird vehicle and I will give you a call once I get the paperwork from the government. Hehe

Thanks in advance!

if you want to im me the plates i can run them for you.

[NOKROME]

I am moving from FL pretty soon and want to keep FL tags as long as I can due to financial burden...cars are 06 SI and 99 Grand Marquis...how much will it cost me to get WA plates and title? How long can I wait to go to DOL to change it over?

[VeeDubbinJetta91]

So i just received a pic from a friend from work whos up in Sedro Wolley of a MK5 Jetta with a fake WA plate with my Tags, ive been running this plate since 04 and would hate for something to happen and then someone think its me. Im trying to see if he can get a pic of the rear plate and or VIN so i can report this to the police/dol/?? whoever would deal with such a thing. If theres anyone in the sedro wolley area that knows the car or has seen it and could get me a pic of the rear plate or something... TIA

pic of car in question


edit: the correct plate


SW police have been notified...

So this is from the thread I created I've contacted sedro Woolley police already but didn't really get much of any answer from the officer that contacted me, I've got to imagine running a fake wa plate with someone else's tags has got to be highly illegal. What should/could I do that I haven't already? I don't want to get in trouble for something somebody else did with a copy of my plate


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[poor247]

My dad bought a 1930 ford model A a couple weeks back. He bought it from a old farmer that has owned it since the 60's the old man had lost the title, but had the plate for it so we figured we could do a noterized bill of sale... long story short, it wasn't in the system. So, my question is, can you tell me what we need to do to get it in my dads name?

[xOphear]

My dad bought a 1930 ford model A a couple weeks back. He bought it from a old farmer that has owned it since the 60's the old man had lost the title, but had the plate for it so we figured we could do a noterized bill of sale... long story short, it wasn't in the system. So, my question is, can you tell me what we need to do to get it in my dads name?

You will need to get it inspected by the WSP and file for ownership in doubt, your local licensing office can help you with the procedure. I would suggest you bond if its going to have a lot of time and money put into it!

I am moving from FL pretty soon and want to keep FL tags as long as I can due to financial burden...cars are 06 SI and 99 Grand Marquis...how much will it cost me to get WA plates and title? How long can I wait to go to DOL to change it over?

If you are not military you should do it with in 30 days of establishing residence or getting a job.
Fees depend on where you live, call the office (360) 479-4793 and we can run a price for you!

[xOphear]

So this is from the thread I created I've contacted sedro Woolley police already but didn't really get much of any answer from the officer that contacted me, I've got to imagine running a fake wa plate with someone else's tags has got to be highly illegal. What should/could I do that I haven't already? I don't want to get in trouble for something somebody else did with a copy of my plate


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yeah I would call the police... the WSP.

[VeeDubbinJetta91]

yeah I would call the police... the WSP.

Thanks, i did so originally and was transferred to the sedro wolley police where i didnt seem to get much help, i spoke with a friend who is in the WSP academy and he gave me someone to contact at the WSP, i have since sent an email with pictures, so hopefully ill get a straight answer this time

[xOphear]

Thanks, i did so originally and was transferred to the sedro wolley police where i didnt seem to get much help, i spoke with a friend who is in the WSP academy and he gave me someone to contact at the WSP, i have since sent an email with pictures, so hopefully ill get a straight answer this time

You would think that counterfeit plates would be taken seriously.

[VWsEatRice]

question. i just bought a insurance totalled caddy from a friend. i plan on parting it and scrapping the shell.

besides the vehicle report of sale for the seller and giving me the signed title, is there anything else either of us should do?

i think the seller came across this http://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/420080.pdf

and now questioning if all was done to clear his name of this VW.

thanks in advance for your help

[xOphear]

question. i just bought a insurance totalled caddy from a friend. i plan on parting it and scrapping the shell.

besides the vehicle report of sale for the seller and giving me the signed title, is there anything else either of us should do?

i think the seller came across this http://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/420080.pdf

and now questioning if all was done to clear his name of this VW.

thanks in advance for your help

The title is voided if is insurance destroyed so you will need a notarized release of interest or notarized bill of sale. If this is a friend have him go into the DOL and get a new title, then have him sign it and give it to you.

Chris

[VWsEatRice]

The title is voided if is insurance destroyed so you will need a notarized release of interest or notarized bill of sale. If this is a friend have him go into the DOL and get a new title, then have him sign it and give it to you.

Chris

yeah i can still do that. would either of us get fined or other trouble if i just gave the shell to a scrapper w/the voided copy?

[xOphear]

yeah i can still do that. would either of us get fined or other trouble if i just gave the shell to a scrapper w/the voided copy?

IDK, the scrapper should know.

[VWsEatRice]

IDK, the scrapper should know.

thanks for the reply. seller is sending me some papers from the dmv

[Semper_Dad]

What do you do with specialized license plates (specifically, Veteran plates) when you sell the car. Do they go with the car? Surrender to DOL? Keep? Transfer to other vehicle?

[VWsEatRice]

What do you do with specialized license plates (specifically, Veteran plates) when you sell the car. Do they go with the car? Surrender to DOL? Keep? Transfer to other vehicle?

don't know if this is the help you need

http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistr...ferplates.html

[Alliegator]

What about moving from OR to WA. Need to register and do that whole shebang for WA. How to go about and what are the costs? I'd really like to not sit at the DMV for 4 hours

[VWsEatRice]

What about moving from OR to WA. Need to register and do that whole shebang for WA. How to go about and what are the costs? I'd really like to not sit at the DMV for 4 hours

http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/moving.html

[VWsEatRice]

IDK, the scrapper should know.

the scrapper didn't care much about the Release of Interest. He said he really only needed "a" title