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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

• Click on link to renew Online

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

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

• 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:

• 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

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

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