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How to Register a Tent Trailer With No Title in Washington

Washington State boasts windy coastal shores, pristine lakes, rivers and waterfalls, as well as fir tree forests unlike anywhere else in the United States. Ample camping opportunities are plentiful for the adventurous weekend warrior. Before taking the new tent trailer to the nearest state park for days of fun and sunshine, it must be plated and registered. If the title is nowhere to be found, have no fear. By just completing a few simple steps, you will be on the road in no time.

Instructions

Obtain Lost Title
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  Locate the nearest Department of Licensing (DOL) office. A complete listing of DOL offices is available at fortress.wa.gov/dol/dolprod/vehoffices/.
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  Complete an Affidavit of Loss form. Head to any DOL office to obtain one, or download it dol.wa.gov/forms/420040.pdf.
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  Sign the form, along with all registered owners in front of a DOL clerk. If mailed, all signatures must be notarized.
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  Pay applicable fee of $9. A sub-agent fee of $12 is assessed if you pay at a DOL office. Otherwise, send the form with a check to: Department of Licensing, P.O. Box 9909, Olympia, Washington 98507-8500.
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  Await receipt of new title. It should arrive via mail within eight to 10 weeks.
Register the Vehicle
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  Complete a Vehicle Certificate of Ownership Application. Pick this up from a DOL office, or download it at dol.wa.gov/forms/420001.pdf.
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  Locate the receipt of the trailer, showing sales tax was paid in full. If you are not able to provide proof, a tax-based, on-average market value is assessed.
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  Sign the completed form, along with all other registered owners, in front of a DOL clerk. If mailing the form, all signatures must be notarized.
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  Pay registration fee of $11.65. An additional sub-agent fee of $5 assessed if paying at a DOL office. Otherwise, send the form, documents and check to: Department of Licensing, P.O. Box 9909, Olympia, Washington 98507-8500.