Buying or selling a car privately in Washington: the forms

For the sale itself, Washington’s form is 420-065 (Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale). The rest of the official Washington forms for a private sale are below, each linked straight to dol.wa.gov.

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420-001

Vehicle Title Application

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

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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.

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Washington State Department of Licensing

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.

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Washington State Department of Licensing

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.

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Washington State Department of Licensing

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