Maintains information on boats and vehicles registered in Washington state.    Vehicle Tab Renewal/Replacement -  Tabs can be renewed online or a vehicle licensing office -  They can be renewed up to six months before they expire    Vehicle Registration -  New Washington state residents have 30 days to register their vehicle after they move to the state.   -  Residents who buy or get a vehicle as a gift have 15 days to transfer the ownership.  Disabled Parking Permits -  Permanent placards are renewed every five years. Renewal reminders are mailed prior to the expiration of the placard.   -  A temporary parking placard will be issued for the time period indicated by the physician (for up to 12 months) and is not renewable. If the disability persists, a new application is required.    -  Disabled American Veterans are eligible for free vehicle licensing for one vehicle per year. The veteran must have an honorable discharge or a medical discharge w/ an honorable record and their disability must be 100% service-related.

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)