Learn about what qualifies as a camper in Washington state, and how to register and title one.
Before you get started
Washington law no longer recognizes a permanently attached camper and pickup as a motorhome. Even if you have chosen to permanently attach your camper to your truck, the camper and the truck must have separate, individual titles and registrations.
What is a camper?
In Washington, a camper is a recreational lodging unit that:
- Has a floor
- Is designed to be mounted on a truck
- Provides facilities for human habitation, and
- Has an overall length and height of 5 feet or more when fully extended
How to title and license a camper
Follow the steps to register a vehicle to apply for a title and registration.
If you have a camper that is attached to a vehicle registered in Washington, the camper must also be licensed in Washington. Campers are not eligible for collector plates.
Register and title a truck and camper previously registered as a single motorhome
You must apply for separate titles and registration documents.
Your truck and camper must be registered and retitled at the same time unless one is:
- Destroyed
- Sold out of state, or
- Held in a dealer's inventory
