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Questions? Call 206-296-4000 or 800-325-6165 ext. 6-4000.

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:

Vessel licensing links:

More links to vehicle and vessel licensing infomation:

Licensing Services is a section within the Records and Licensing Services Division.

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

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