Registration Only

Registration Only/Ownership in Doubt allows people to register vehicles or vessels in their name for 3 years when they are unable to provide satisfactory evidence of ownership or releases of interest.

• DOL will issue a title any time during the 3-year period when adequate proof of ownership is submitted
• A registered owner may sell the vehicle or vessel at any time during the 3-year period to another WA owner with a notarized Bill of Sale, with the buyer picking up the remainder of the 3-year period
• Title issue may be requested and purchased any time after the 3-year period has expired

To apply for Registration Only:

• You will need a bill of sale showing how you acquired the vehicle or vessel and any other prior bills of sale that may be involved prior to your acquisition if available.
• Bring in your bill of sale, a picture or etching of the VIN/HIN, and all other supporting documents you have. We will determine is you need a WSP inspection or not. If you do need a WSP inspection we will give you a WSP inspection request form and you will then need to make an appointment with WSP.
• Upon receiving an appointment date and time, you will bring all documents you possess to a DOL agency office to purchase a $8.00 transit permit if needed.
• After inspection you will bring the WSP inspection documents, including all items provided to WSP that have been inspected and stamped, back to a DOL agency office to register the vehicle/vessel in your name.
• Your costs will include the normal plate, registration, documentation, sales tax (if applicable) and a $65.00 WSP Inspection fee.

WSP: Washington State Patrol