Washington Bill of Sale

What Washington requires for a vehicle sale

• Both parties sign Bill of Sale form 420065 before the buyer applies for title, unless the price and date are already on the title; each keeps a copy.
• The seller must submit a Report of Sale (form 420062) within 5 days of the sale date, online or by mail or in person.
• Mail or in-person Report of Sale filing uses an $18 check payable to the Department of Licensing.
• The seller must remove the plates; the buyer cannot use them.
• The buyer has 15 days to transfer ownership; the late penalty is $50 on day 16 plus $2 per day, up to $125.
• The buyer signs the Vehicle Title Application only in front of a licensing agent who can notarize it, or before a notary.
• Odometer disclosure is required for 2011 and newer models; the forms are issued in the office on tamper-proof paper.

Washington bill of sale: what to include

Whatever Washington requires, a signed bill of sale protects both sides. It proves the price, the date and that the car was sold as-is. Include:

• Seller's and buyer's full names and addresses
• Year, make, model, color and VIN
• Odometer reading on the day of sale
• Sale price and date of sale
• As-is wording, plus a statement that the seller owns the vehicle and any lien is paid off
• Signatures and dates for both parties

Sample as-is wording

I, the seller, sell the vehicle described above to the buyer for the price shown, as-is, with no warranty, express or implied. The seller confirms they are the owner and that the odometer reading is correct to the best of their knowledge. This sale is made under the laws of Washington.

Seller checklist (Washington)

• Sign the title as all owners and complete the bill of sale (form 420065).
• Remove your plates and personal items.
• File the Report of Sale (form 420062) within 5 days.
• Keep a copy of the bill of sale.

Buyer checklist (Washington)

• Get the signed title and bill of sale (form 420065) showing the price.
• Sign the Vehicle Title Application in front of a licensing agent or notary.
• Complete the odometer disclosure for 2011 and newer models.
• Transfer within 15 days and get new plates.

Things to watch in Washington

• The Report of Sale deadline is 5 days for the seller and the buyer deadline is 15 days.
• The pages we read do not give a sales or use tax rate. Ask the Department of Licensing.

About this page

We checked this page against the WA Dept of Licensing sources listed below in November 2026. Where an agency page did not say something, we say so and suggest you check with the agency. Rules, forms and fees change, so confirm with WA Dept of Licensing before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.