Port Angeles, Washington
Documents Needed to Sell a Boat in Port Angeles
Everything the seller and buyer need for a private boat sale in Port Angeles, Washington. File at the DOL Vehicle Licensing – Port Angeles — title transfer fee: $12.00, sales tax: 8.00%.
Seller Must Provide
- 1Signed Boat title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender
Buyer Must Bring to DMV
- 1Signed Boat title from seller
- 2Signed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $12.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 8.00% of purchase price
- 6Proof of Washington insurance (required before registration)
Notarization: ✓ Not Required in Washington
Washington does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Where to File in Port Angeles
Office
DOL Vehicle Licensing – Port Angeles
Address
Visit https://www.dol.wa.gov for the nearest Port Angeles, WA office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Fees for Boat Title Transfer in Port Angeles
Title Transfer Fee
$12.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.00%
Notarization
Not Required
Washington state rate 6.5% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
FAQ — Documents for Boat Sale in Port Angeles
- What documents do I need to sell a boat in Port Angeles?
- To sell a boat in Port Angeles you need: a signed Boat title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. File the title transfer at the DOL Vehicle Licensing – Port Angeles.
- Is a bill of sale required to sell a boat in Port Angeles, Washington?
- Yes. The DOL Vehicle Licensing – Port Angeles requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a Washington-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
- What is the boat title transfer fee in Port Angeles?
- The title transfer fee in Port Angeles County is $12.00. Sales tax of 8.00% is also due at the time of registration. Washington state rate 6.5% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
- Where do I file a boat title transfer in Port Angeles?
- File at the DOL Vehicle Licensing – Port Angeles, Visit https://www.dol.wa.gov for the nearest Port Angeles, WA office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.