Is vehicle report of sale required in Washington State? 101) requires filing a vehicle seller’s report of sale by any person or business that transfers their interest in a Washington titled vehicle to anyone else.
How do I file a seller report in Washington state? Call the Department of Licensing at (360) 902-3770, visit their Department’s web site (dol.wa.gov), or contact your local auto licensing office.
What happens if I don’t report a vehicle sale in Washington State? If you don’t file, you may be held liable for tolling bills, towing charges, and other civil or criminal liabilities incurred by the new owner. The new owner is responsible for transferring the title. Go to www.dol.wa.gov for additional information.
Does Washington require a bill of sale? Because the state of Washington requires a bill of sale to register a vehicle or vessel, you should fill out the document in triplicate: one each for the buyer, the seller, and the DOL. Otherwise, one copy for the buyer and one copy for the seller should be sufficient.
What paperwork do I need to sell my car privately in Washington state?
If you are selling your car in Washington, you will need a clean title and a bill of sale. A clean title means it must be legible and intact, with no rips or tears, and you must not have a lien on the vehicle. If you still owe money on your car loan, that doesn’t mean you are out of luck.
Do I pay taxes when I sell my car Washington state?
If you go together to the vehicle licensing office when you sell a car in Washington State, you can immediately transfer the title. The seller needs to be aware they will have to pay what’s called a use tax instead of sales tax on the vehicle. This is the sales tax rate plus 0.3 percent of the purchase price.
Does a Washington title need to be notarized?
Instructions for signing your 2017 Washington title:
Your state requires a notary signature for an Affidavit in Lieu. Sign the Affidavit in Lieu as the seller in the presence of a notary. All sellers must print and sign their name EXACTLY as it appears on the front of the Affidavit in Lieu.
