Vehicle Registration (tabs/tags/stickers)
Vehicle Registration (tabs/tags/stickers)
Car tabs can be renewed in person at any of our 2 locations, by mail or online.
In person: Bring in either your registration or license plate number. If you don’t have either don’t worry we can look up your information up with your WA driver’s license.
By mail: Submit a copy of your renewal notice or vehicle information( license plate or VIN #) along with a check/ money order made payable to; Department of Licensing or DOL
- 3400 W Clearwater Ave Suite 1
Kennewick Wa 99336 - 1385 George Washington Way
Richland Wa 99354
Online: You will need your license plate number
Title Transfers
Title Transfers
WA Title Transfers: We will need,
- WA Title properly released, if title is lost a Notarized Affidavit of Loss
- Bill of Sale
- Odometer disclosure needs to be completed if vehicle is 9 years or newer
Out of State Title Transfers: We will need,
- Out of State Title properly released
- Bill of Sale
- Odometer disclosure needs to be completed if vehicle is 9 years or newer
New to Washington: We will need,
- Your out of State title
- Mileage if 9 years or newer
- If more than one owner on title; only one registered owner needs to be present to transfer to WA
New to Washington, vehicle being financed: We will need,
- Copy of your title (You can contact your finance company & request a copy to be faxed/emailed to our office)
- FAX: (509) 736 1555
- Email: tricitieslicensing@gmail.com
- Mileage if 9 years or newer
- If more than one owner on title; only one registered owner needs to be present to transfer to WA
Duplicate WA Titles
Duplicate WA Titles
To apply for a duplicate WA title;
- ALL registered owners must sign an Affidavit of Loss or they have to be present in the office.
- Duplicate titles are $31.00 and will be processed and mailed to you within 4-6 weeks.
Need a DUPLICATE SAME DAY TITLE?
- ALL registered owners must sign an Affidavit of Loss or they have to be present in the office.
- Same Day Titles are an Extra $50.00
***Some restrictions apply for Quick Titles***
Gross Weight-Tonnage
Gross Weight-Tonnage
- Vehicles with a Gross Weight of 16,000< are required to have a DOT number
- Vehicles with a Gross Weight of 55,000< are subject to Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, and have to present a Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form (2290) at the time of gross weight purchase. (We can file a copy in our office to simplify the process)
- If you operate your Semi/Tractor in multiple state please contact Prorate Desk: (360) 664-1858
Disabled Parking and Permits
Disabled Parking and Permits
Disabled Parking:
- To apply for a WA disabled parking application you need your physician to complete a Disabled Parking Application for Individuals. Along with this application the office will need to provide you with a prescription authorizing this privilege, if they do not have prescriptions they can write this authorization on an office letterhead form.
- Bring in both Disabled Parking Application for Individuals and prescription or office letterhead into our office to be issued disabled parking placards.
Permits:
- Trip Permits:
- A trip permit allows a vehicle that is not currently licensed to be operated on state roads for 3 consecutive days. No more than 3 permits can be used on same vehicle in a 30 day period.
- Trip permit can be used for commercial vehicle to increase gross weight up to 80,000.
- Trip permits fee $30
- Transit Permits:
- A Transit Permit is used if you are taking your vehicle to Washington State Patrol
- You make an appointment with WSP, once you have an appointment you can come into our office with you vehicle information and a Transit Permit can be issued for 2 days.
- Transit Permit fee $5
Fleet Vehicles
Fleet Vehicles
Vehicle owners with more than 5 vehicles registered in the same exact name format can apply for a Fleet Identification Number. Vehicles put in a Fleet have ONE expiration date, rather than multiple expiration dates per vehicle.
- Regular Fleet:
- Vehicles can be put on a Regular Fleet if they have 5 or more vehicles in exact name format.
- Permanent Fleet
- Vehicles can be put on a Permanent Fleet if they have 50 or more vehicles in exact name format.
***Contact us for more information about Fleet Vehicles***
Dealer Services Experts
Dealer Services Experts
Our Dealer Services Department is located in Suite 2 of our Tri-Cities Licensing Office Location. Suite 1 is for our Public.
Designating Suite 2 for our Dealers will ensure you receive fast, knowledgeable service from our Dealer Experts. Call or stop in to experience the difference in Great Customer Service!
Tri-Cities Licensing
DEALER SERVICES
3400 W Clearwater Ave Suite #2
Kennewick, WA 99336
DEDICATED PHONE LINE: (509) 783-1597
FAX: (509) 736-4030
EMAIL: tclspecialservices@gmail.com
- Free Pickup and Delivery of your Transactions Monday through Friday
- Free Fee Quotes
Se habla Español
MON-FRI 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM | SAT 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Kennewick, WA 99336
Richland, WA 99354
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Surrounding areas instructions:
- “Renew Your Vehicle Tabs” page
- At the prompt select "Change start location"
- Fill ZIP only
- 99336 for Kennewick Office or 99354 for Richland Office
- Click Find Offices
- Processed and mailed or ready for pickup immediately at our locations.