Vehicle Licenses
Hours of Operation
San Juan County Auditor's Office
10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Directory:
Purchased in-state
Dealer will process all required paperwork and obtain your plates and registration
for you.
Purchased out-of state
The following documentation is required:
- Manufacturers' Statement of Origin (MSO)
- Notarized signatures of every registered name to be shown on the title - this can
be on a title application or in person at a licensing agency
- Documentation of the purchase price - bill of sale or invoice from the out-of-state
dealer
- Federal Odometer statement
- Name and address of lien holder
- Washington State primary residence address and mailing address, if required.
Used Vehicles with a Washington State Title
You are required to transfer the title within 15 days of purchase or you will be
charged a penalty of up to $100.00. The following documentation is required:
- Washington State title or affidavit in lieu of title with proper signatures
- Notarized signatures of every registered name to be shown on the new title
- Documentation of purchase price
- Federal Odometer Statement if the vehicle is 9 years old or newer
- Name and address of lien holder
- Washington State primary residence address and mailing address, if required.
Used Vehicles with out-of-state plates and documentation
The following documentation is required:
- Title with proper signatures
- Notarized signatures of every registered name to be shown on the new title
- Documentation of purchase price - must be within the range of current blue book
value
- Federal Odometer Statement if the vehicle is 9 years old or newer
- Weight slip for all vehicles unless the shipping weight is shown on the title (weight
slips can be obtained from San Juan & Orcas island transfer stations)
- Name and mailing address of lien holder
- Washington State primary residence address and mailing address, if required.
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New Washington State Resident |
If you are a new resident to the State of Washington you are required to license
your vehicle within 30 days of becoming a Washington resident. The following documentation
is required:
- Out of state title. If you have a lien holder who is holding your title you will
need a photocopy of the title verifying the name and address of your lien holder
and the current registration
- Federal Odometer Statement if the vehicle is 10 years old or newer
- Weight slip for all vehicles unless the shipping weight is on the title or registration.
Weight slips can be obtained at San Juan and Orcas Island transfer stations.
- Washington State primary residence address and mailing address, if required.
Names on the Washington State licensing record will reflect what is on the out-of-state
title/registration
Please contact your local license agent by phone or in person.
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General information and Questions |
PERSONAL DRIVERS LICENSE: can be obtained the Second and Fourth
Wednesday of every month at the Fire Station, 1011 Mullis St. in Friday Harbor.
The hours are 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Phone: 360.588.8039 for questions. Manuals for
driving exams can be obtained at the Auditor's office on the first floor of the
courthouse.