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Register a boat

Learn how to register a boat in Washington state.

Register a boat

Renew your boat decal

Learn how to renew your boat decal, which serves as your boat's registration in Washington state.

Renew boat decal

Report the sale of a boat

Learn when you must report the sale of a boat, and how to do so.

Report boat sale

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Change your address on a vehicle or boat

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Learn how to update your address on a vehicle or boat registration or title.

Update your address

Change your name on a vehicle or boat

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Learn how to update your name on a vehicle or boat.

Update your name

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