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Use this bill of sale when selling a side by side in Bellingham, Washington. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.
DMV / Title Office
Washington DMV – Bellingham
Address
Visit https://www.dol.wa.gov to find the nearest Bellingham office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office numbers
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office)
Title Transfer Fee
$12.00
Sales Tax Rate
6.5%
Base Registration Fee
Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county
6.5% state plus local taxes (total up to ~10.4%)
Washington does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
Bellingham County Clerk
Phone
See county website for contact information
Bellingham is in Bellingham County. Title transfers are handled by the Washington DMV – Bellingham at Visit https://www.dol.wa.gov to find the nearest Bellingham office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Phone: See state DMV website for local office numbers.
The combined rate is 6.5%. 6.5% state plus local taxes (total up to ~10.4%).
No. Washington does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $12.00. Base registration fee: Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county. Sales tax at 6.5% is collected at the time of title transfer.