Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to turn in my damaged car title? The Department of Licensing recommends that all damaged vehicle titles be turned in when a driver is replacing car title documents. Doing so prevents the possible of the document falling into the wrong hands, as the DOL will dispose of the original and invalid title properly.

How do I file a police report if my car title was stolen? The Washington DOL does not require drivers to file police reports when they are going through the process of replacing car title. However, if a driver chooses to do so, they may visit a local police department, provide information about their problem and fill out the forms provided by a representative to complete the process. This is an important step in protecting one s identity.

  1. Fill out an Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest/Gross Weight License form.
  2. Get the form notarized.
  3. Make sure all of the vehicle s registered owners sign the form.
  4. Mail in or submit the above document and payment to a local licensing office or Quick Title office.

In order to declare a vehicle as salvage, the registered owner must surrender the WA car title to the DOL within 15 days of the vehicle s destruction. The owner should write “Destroyed” on the title, as well as the date that the vehicle was declared salvage. Mail in the document to:

Department of Licensing Wreckers PO Box 9038 Olympia, WA 98501

How do I transfer my car title between states? Every state employs a different method of transferring car title. Thus, the best thing for a driver to do is contact the Department of Motor Vehicles of the state they are moving to in order to find out what actions must be taken.

  1. Fill out an Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest/Gross Weight License form.
  2. Take the form and payment to a local licensing office or Quick Title office.
  1. Obtain an emissions report, if you live in a county that requires vehicle testing.
  2. Fill out an Odometer Disclosure Statement, if the car is less than 10 years old.
  3. Fill out a Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale form, signed by both parties.
  4. Fill out the car title to show the transfer of ownership.
  5. Complete a Vehicle Certificate of Ownership (Title) Application form.

All of the above documents must be taken to a Department of Licensing office with the proper payment for fees and taxes.

How do I transfer the title of my RV? The process to transfer title in Washington for RVs is very similar to what must be done for standard vehicles. RV owners must visit a local licensing office with the necessary documents and payment for the fees in order to successfully submit their request.

How long does it take to receive my replacement car title after ordering online? The Washington Department of Licensing does not offer vehicle owners the option of obtaining their car title replacements online. They can only apply by mail or in person at a local licensing office or a Quick Title office. If ordering a Quick Title, the document will be issued immediately. On the other hand, a standard title will take between eight and ten weeks to arrive by mail.

In addition, drivers will also be asked to pay the titling fee and show proof of car insurance in Washington.

What are the required fees to get a replacement car title? The amount of money that a driver would pay for a duplicate car title in Washington varies based on where the replacement is purchased. A standard car title, which will arrive within eight to ten weeks by mail, costs $31 at a local licensing office. On the other hand, a title issued immediately at a Quick Title office costs $81.

What documents do I need to present for a replacement car title? There are not documents required to get a WA car title replacement. The only form that must be presented is the Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest/Gross Weight License form. This form must be notarized and signed by all registered owners of the car in order to be accepted by the Department of Licensing.

In every case, a Vehicle Certificate of Ownership (Title) Application form, a car title, proof of auto insurance and ID are all necessary.

What forms must I fill out for a duplicate car title? Only the Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest/Gross Weight License form needs to be filled out when replacing car title in Washington. The Department of Licensing requires that all registered owners of the car sign the form and that it be notarized. If the form does not meet these requirements, the application for a car title replacement will not be accepted.

Although no longer active, one must be careful with original title documents, because of the problems that can arise should they fall into the wrong hands.