Vehicle and vessel licensing

Need to license a car, truck, or boat? Or renew that expiring license? King County partners with the state Department of Licensing to issue and renew vehicle and vessel licenses. The County offers in-person licensing service throughout the County, while the state offers many of the services online.

Vehicle licensing links:

• Registration (external)
• Renew online (external)
• Change address online (external)
• Report a sold vehicle (external)
• Find a King County licensing office.

Vessel licensing links:

• Renew online (external)

More links to vehicle and vessel licensing infomation:

• Learn about licensing fees.
• Additional vehicle and vessel licensing services.

Got questions? Call 206-296-4000 (or toll free, 800-325-6165 ext. 6-4000). You can also e-mail licensing@kingcounty.gov.