Learn how to update your name or address on a vehicle or boat registration or title.
Before you get started
If you've changed your address, you must update your vehicle or boat record.
- Changing your address on one vehicle doesn't automatically change it on other vehicles or boats.
- If you have a loan or lien on your vehicle or boat you must change your address through the lienholder (not the Department of Licensing).
- You must also update your address on your driver license, or update your address on your Enhanced Driver License.
Note: You won't automatically get a new title or registration when you change your address. If you want an updated title or registration, you may request one for a fee (see below).
Other ways to change your address
You can visit a vehicle licensing office or Quick Title office to update your address in person.
Change your boat address
- Join or login to License eXpress to update your address online.
- Update your address online without logging in.
- Visit a vehicle licensing office or Quick Title office to update your address in person.
Change your address on a fleet vehicle
Join or login to License eXpress for business to update fleet vehicle records.
Which address should I use?
The address you should use depends on your situation.
Personally-owned vehicle or boat
Use your residential street address.
You don't need to provide an address if:
- You're exempt from paying motor vehicle excise taxes or fees.
- Your vehicle is exempt from motor vehicle excise taxes or fees.
- You are unhoused.
Business-owned vehicles
Use the Washington street address of the principal place of business.
If you want a new title or registration
You won't automatically get a new title or registration when you change your address. If you want an updated title or registration, you may request one for a fee:
New title or registration options
| Type of document | Fee | When you'll get it |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Available at any vehicle licensing office. |
$14.50 Some vehicle licensing offices may charge an additional service fee. |
Given to you immediately. |
| Address change: Regular title Available at any vehicle licensing office. |
$35.50 — Vehicles $26.75 — Boats |
Mailed to you in 4-6 weeks. |
| Address change: Quick Title Available only at Quick Title offices. Quick titles aren't available for vehicles or boats:
|
$85.50 — Vehicles $76.75 — Boats |
Mailed or given to you immediately. |
Update your Good To Go! account
If you have a Good To Go! electronic tolling pass, be sure to update the contact information on your account with the Department of Transportation. Update your Good To Go! account online, or call 866-936-8246.
Terms we use
Record
This is the information we have about your vehicle or boat, such as your name, address, endorsements, restrictions, etc.
Title
This document is your proof of ownership. It is issued when you first purchase your vehicle or boat.
Do not keep your title in your vehicle or boat. Store it in a safe place.
Registration
This is the document you sign when you renew your vehicle's tabs each year. Keep this in your vehicle.
