Washington Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale
The Washington Department of Licensing Vehicle/Vessel bill of sale, known as Form TD-420-065, is required to be used to transfer title and ownership from one party to another. Upon the signature of the buyer and seller will the document become considered final.
Notice of Sale
Must be submitted within fifteen (15) days from the Date of Sale:
- Vehicles – The seller will be required to submit the Vehicle Notice of Sale (Form TD-420-062) or File Online.
- Vessels – Submit the Vessel Notice/Report of Sale (Form TD-420-063)
Registration
Vehicles
An applicant will need to bring the following documents to a Vehicle License Office or Quick Title Office.
- Vehicle Bill of Sale (Form TD-420-065)
- Vehicle Certificate of Ownership (Form TD-420-001)
- Blank Check for Fees
- Title from previous owner. If no title is available, the Affidavit of Loss (Form TD-420-040)
- *Power of Attorney (Form 420-05) – To be used when another person is used to handle the sale of the vehicle.
- *Certificate of Fact (Form TD-420-043) – If Applicable
- *Emissions Testing (See Location Finder) – For all applicants located in the following counties:
- Clark County
- King County
- Pierce County
- Snohomish County
- Spokane County
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Vessels
To be returned to a Vessel Licensing Office.
- Vessel Bill of Sale (Form TD-420-065)
- Title Application (Form TD-420-289)
- Title from previous owner. If no title is available, the Affidavit of Loss (Form TD-420-040)
After obtaining the decals from the Vessel Licensing Office it is required to apply them to the boat immediately (See Instructions).
