RENEW YOUR TABS
Renew Your Tabs
You can renew tabs for your car or boat
in three convenient ways: in person, by mail, and online. You can also have someone register your vehicle for you on your behalf if certain requirements are met. If you are new to Washington state, know that you have 30 days to title and register your vehicle. Auburn License Agency, Inc. is here to help.
In Person
Visit us at our location, 124 Auburn Way N Auburn, WA 98002. We are open Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM and we are closed on Saturday and Sunday . We will need your vehicle plate number or VIN number to access your vehicle account. It would be helpful if you have your Vehicle Renewal Notice on hand. You will also need a valid Photo ID. Please call us if you have any questions. Our number is 253-833-9696.
By Mail
Please call first at 253-833-9696. We want to make sure you have everything you need and to give you the correct total for the tabs. Our mailing address is 124 Auburn Way N Auburn, WA 98002.
Online
You may renew your tabs online by clicking the following buttons. If you process your online renewal by 3:00 pm, while we are open, it will be mailed out that day otherwise it will be mailed the next business day. When you process your renewal, please remember to select our location. We appreciate your business.
CLICK HERE TO RENEW YOUR TABS
Registering a Vehicle By An Authorized Representative
If someone else is renewing your vehicle on your behalf, we require:
- A signed note from the registered owner
- Must specify the vehicle by year, make, model and plate number
- Must specify you as a person authorized to renew the vehicle
- Must be paid by debit card, credit card or cash, or a check issued from the registered owner
More Information
Purchased a New or Used Vehicle?
All vehicles that will be used on public roads within the State of Washington must be licensed. If you purchase your car, truck, camper, motor home or another vehicle from a Washington dealer, the dealer should transfer the title for you. If you purchase your vehicle from a private party, you will need to transfer the title yourself within 15 days.
What Will I Need?
- The title properly released by all registered and or legal owner(s)
- Documentation of the purchase price, bill of sale and/or gift statement.
- Federal odometer disclosure statement for vehicles 9 years and newer
- Certain specialty cases may require additional documents
- Washington Driver's License
- Cash, check or money order
- We accept most credit & debits cards with an additional fee
Please Note
Washington-titled vehicles must be registered within fifteen (15) days after purchase date to avoid penalty fees. A $50 penalty is charged on the 16th day with an additional $2.00 charge each day thereafter until a maximum amount of $125 penalty is reached. After 45 days of not transferring, it's considered a misdemeanor.