Transfer of vehicle ownership from seller to buyer. Required whenever a vehicle is sold, gifted, or inherited. Must be completed within a specific time window (usually 10–30 days).
Last updated · Source: Washington Department of Licensing · Methodology
Vehicle Title Transfer in Washington costs $65.00 according to the official Washington Department of Licensing fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — vehicle title transfer requires an in-person visit to a Washington DMV office. An appointment is required for this service.
Yes, Washington Department of Licensing requires an appointment for vehicle title transfer. You can book it on the official DMV website. Walk-ins are typically not processed for this service.
For vehicle title transfer in Washington you will typically need: Signed title, bill of sale, odometer statement, proof of insurance. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Washington Department of Licensing.
Vehicle Title Transfer in Washington is typically processed the same day at the Washington Department of Licensing office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Washington Department of Licensing website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.