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Vehicle and Vessel Licensing
Need to license your car, truck, or boat? Or renew your registration and tabs? King County partners with the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) to issue and renew vehicle and vessel licenses. Through this partnership, King County also contracts with local businesses, called subagents, to offer convenient locations to conduct in-person licensing.
Need even more convenient options? Visit dol.wa.gov to see the services that are offered online.
The exact amount of your vehicle title and registration fees depend on several factors:
- Vehicle type
- Vehicle weight
- Where you live
- License plate type
Service fees collected by subagents, King County, and DOL are charged at the same rate.
Visiting our office? Join the line with QLess
The King County Customer Service Center uses a virtual queue called QLess. You can join the line using the QLess sign-in stations in the lobby, or join before you arrive to save time. Here's how:
- Join the line or make an appointment with this link or by texting the phrase Join the CSC Line to 206-539-0413.
- Wait where you want and we'll send you texts about your place in line.