Washington DMV Records

Free Washington Driving record searches, easy to use direct official government links to driver license and registration sources.

Core driver-license services including renewals, first-time applicants, address changes, office locations, and identity-related DMV tasks.

• Steps to getting your first licenseFind out how to get your first Washington State driver license
• Military personnelFind out about special driver licensing for members of the military
• Renew your driver licenseFind out what to do when it's time to renew
• Change your name or addressLearn how to update your driver license when you move or change your name
• Renew your driver license while out of stateFind out what to do if you are out of state when your license expires
• Lost or stolen licenseReplace your license or instruction permit. Replace your driver license while out of state, Identity crimes or fraud, Find out about identity crimes..
• Get your WA identification cardFind out what you need to do to get an ID card. Find out how to renew an identification card. Learn what you need to do to replace an identification..
• Fuel taxFuel tax facts. Fuel licenses. International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). Audits. Fuel tax refunds. Prorate and fuel tax offices
• Driver licensingOfficial Washington DMV resource for driver licensing.
• Practice testThe practice test is designed to give you an idea of the types of questions you will be asked on the driver license knowledge test
• Visit a driver licensing officeAlphabetical list of driver licensing offices, Tips for visiting a driver licensing, office, Driver licensing customer service
• Tips for visiting an office: Driver licensing officesPlan your visit to avoid the crowds and come prepared

Driving-record requests, reinstatement, testing, status checks, insurance or financial-responsibility issues, and related compliance tools.

• Driver license testingLearn about the knowledge and driving tests, and use the study guide and practice test to prepare
• Driving recordRequest your driving record. Learn how to get a copy of a driving record if you need to create or renew an insurance policy, hire a driver, or screen.
• Suspended licenseLearn how to request and prepare for a hearing to appeal a driver license suspension. Find out about driver license suspensions and what to do to get.
• Driving record RequestOfficial Washington DMV resource for driving record request.

Vehicle registration, title transfers, plate renewals, inspections, VIN or title lookup resources, and registration guidance.

• Moving? Get WA licenseNew to Washington State? Find out how to get a driver license
• How to renewFind out how to renew your vehicle tabs and registration
• Emissions testingNeed an emissions test on your vehicle? Find out what you need to do
• Fees and taxesFind out what fees and taxes will be due when you renew your vehicle tabs and registration
• Replace your license platesFind out how to replace a damaged or lost license plate, and what to do when you are required by law to replace your plates
• Trip permitsFind out how to get a temporary permit to drive your unlicensed vehicle on public highways
• Moving? Get WA platesNew to Washington? Find out what you need to do to get Washington license plates
• Replace a lost titleFind out how to get a replacement for a lost vehicle title
• Registration change of name or addressFind out how to change your name or address on your vehicle registration
• Salvaged vehiclesHas your vehicle been totaled? Learn about salvage and rebuilt vehicles
• Title fraudLearn about title fraud and what you can do to protect yourself
• Child support liensFind out what to do if a DSHS Child Support lien is filed on your vehicle
• Report of saleLearn how to tell us you have sold, traded, or given away a vehicle
• Tips for buying a vehicleProtect yourself against title fraud and more
• Transferring ownership into your nameFind out how to transfer ownership of your new vehicle into your name
• Vehicle and boat registrationOfficial Washington DMV resource for vehicle and boat registration.
• Voter registrationRegister to vote while getting your driver license

Official DMV forms, manuals, handbooks, PDFs, and publications that help drivers and vehicle owners complete state paperwork.

• Driving safety and accidentsGet information about mandatory insurance, road rage, and reporting accidents or unsafe drivers
• Commercial Driver License (CDL)CDL law changes. Find out if you need a CDL or special endorsement to drive your commercial vehicle. Get information about the instruction permits,...
• PermitsGet information about commercial trip permits and oversize/overweight permits
• BoatsRegister a boat. Renew your boat registration. Report the sale of a boat. Get a carbon monoxide warning sticker. Fees and other related information
• Index of formsOfficial Washington DMV resource for index of forms.

Commercial driver-license resources, motorcycle programs, school-bus or hazmat guidance, disability placards, and specialized programs.

• MotorcyclesFind out how to get a motorcycle endorsement on your driver license. Find a program to learn to ride a motorcycle safely, and learn about the...
• Get new license platesLearn how to get new license plates or transfer a car or motorcycle into your name
• Transfer plates to another vehicleBought a new car or motorcycle and want to keep your current license plates? Find out how
• Special platesPersonalize your license plate or get a special design plate
• Contaminated propertyFind out what happens when a vehicle, boat, or manufactured home is contaminated by hazardous chemicals
• IRP (Prorate)Learn the easy way to license commercial vehicles that operate in more than one state
• FleetsLean how to set up a fleet account, get permits, and meet federal requirements for commercial vehicles that operate within Washington State
• DOT numbersFind out if you need a Department of Transportation (DOT) number to operate your commercial vehicle, and how to get one
• Disabled parkingHow do I apply? How long will it take? Who can determine if I qualify? What types of conditions qualify? What types of disabled parking privileges...

Rules, laws, contact information, branch directories, frequently asked questions, and official help resources.

• Enhanced Driver License/ID Card (EDL/ID)Steps to getting your EDL/ID. Renew your EDL/ID. Change your name or address. Lost or stolen EDL/ID. Frequently asked questions. Learn about the...
• Frequently asked questions: EDL/IDOfficial Washington DMV resource for frequently asked questions: edl/id.
• Frequently asked questions: Driving recordsOfficial Washington DMV resource for frequently asked questions: driving records.

Additional official motor-vehicle resources that support licensing, registration, and compliance needs.

• Use taxWhen do you have to pay use tax? How much will it be? Find out here
• IRP (prorate) and fuel taxOfficial Washington DMV resource for irp (prorate) and fuel tax.
• EnglishOfficial Washington DMV resource for english.
• SpanishOfficial Washington DMV resource for spanish.
• ChineseOfficial Washington DMV resource for chinese.
• JapaneseOfficial Washington DMV resource for japanese.
• VietnameseOfficial Washington DMV resource for vietnamese.
• KoreanOfficial Washington DMV resource for korean.
• RussianOfficial Washington DMV resource for russian.
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• Washington Public Records HubReturn to the main Washington public-record directory and browse more official record categories.
• Washington Vital RecordsBirth, death, marriage, and divorce record resources for Washington.
• Washington Genealogy SearchFamily-history, archive, and genealogy research links for Washington.
• Washington Property RecordsProperty, lien, business, and ownership search resources for Washington.
• Washington Court RecordsCourt and case-search resources that can support compliance, ticket, and legal-record research.