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Vehicle & Boat Licensing & Registration offered at King County Records and Licensing Services

500 4th Avenue, Room 411, Seattle, WA 98104

Located on block between James St. and Jefferson St. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Owners and drivers of taxicabs and for-hire vehicles. Taxi, For-Hire and TNC- Serves the following areas: unincorporated King County, Port of Seattle including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (requires port authority) and within the city limits of Auburn, Bellevue, Burien, Covington, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kent, Kirkland, Maple Valley, Redmond, Renton, Sammamish, SeaTac, Seattle, and Shoreline.   Vehicle and Vessel Licensing:   Those that own and operate a motor vehicle or boat in Washington State. all motor vehicles in the state must be licensed and registered.
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/records-licensing/licensing/vehicle-vessel.aspx

Taxi, For-Hire and TNC: Call or visit in person.   Vehicle and Vessel: Call or visit website for locations of sub-agencies.

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King, WA

Description

Supports consumer protection and public safety through licensing and regulation of vehicles, vessels, taxicabs, for-hire drivers, and hobby kennels.   The Licensing section has two primary work groups:   1. Taxi, For-hire and Transportation Network Companies (TNC) licensing:    Provides regulatory oversight and enforcement services over for -hire transportation industry which includes: -  Taxicabs (metered vehicles) -  For-hire- Flat rate (non-metered vehicles) -  TNC vehicles (Uber, Lyft, Wingz, etc. ) operating via smart phone applications   2. Vehicle and Vessel Licensing:   -  Issues vehicle and vessel certificates of ownership and registration -  Issues vehicle license number plates and vessel decals -  Collects licensing fees, excise taxes and other fees through a delegation of authority (contract) by the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)

Providing organization

King County Records and Licensing Services

Maintains a record of all King County real estate transactions, marriage records, and other documents submitted for public record. Also offers licensing services and an interactive mapping tool with integrated property search and report functions. Provides animal care and control services.