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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, including applying for a temporary disabled parking permit.
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.
The FIFA World Cup men's soccer tournament is coming to Seattle June 15 – July 6. Matches will be held at Lumen Field, which will be called "Seattle Stadium" for the duration of the tournament.
Roads surrounding King Street Center and the building’s parking garage will be closed during the World Cup matches. Expect significant pedestrian activity in the area. Match dates and more information: kingcounty.gov/world-cup
We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as our region welcomes the world for "The Beautiful Game."
In-person access to King County Recorder’s Office will be impacted by World Cup matches in June and July. The King County Customer Service Center located at King Street Center will be open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as usual, however, customers are encouraged to consider using online services.
Vehicle and Vessel Licensing customers are encouraged to consider these options:
- Handle transactions online (https://dol.wa.gov/)
- Visit a neighborhood location Local licensing office locations - King County, Washington or
- Access services on an alternate date.
Questions?
Call 206-477-4000
Email licensing@kingcounty.gov
Visiting our office? Join the line with QLess
The King County Customer Service Center at King Street 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 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.