Selling a used car as a Washington dealer: the paperwork

Washington’s main title application is 420-001, Vehicle Title Application. Below are the other official forms a dealer in Washington works with, from the Washington State Department of Licensing, linked straight to dol.wa.gov.

They’re split into forms for nearly every sale and forms for specific situations. Every link is checked weekly.

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Forms for nearly every sale

420-001

Vehicle Title Application

Washington’s vehicle title application; a vehicle licensing agent can certify your signature instead of a notary.

Washington State Department of Licensing

420-065

Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale

A bill of sale for a vehicle or vessel; it doesn’t transfer the title or count as a report of sale.

Washington State Department of Licensing

Forms for specific situations

Someone else is signing

420-050

Release of Interest / Power of Attorney

Releases an owner’s or lienholder’s interest in a vehicle, or appoints someone to sign for them.

Washington State Department of Licensing

After the sale

420-062

Vehicle Report of Sale

Tells the Department of Licensing that you sold, traded or gave up a vehicle, releasing your interest in it.

Washington State Department of Licensing

Not affiliated with the Washington Department of Licensing. Not legal advice. Forms change; always confirm with the state.