MILITARY

Located minutes from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Lakewood Vehicle Licensing has been proud to serve Active Duty Military, Veterans & Reservists for over 40 years.

For our active duty and retired Military Personnel, we now have a dedicated customer service station to service your title and registration needs.

There are special rules for active duty military personnel and veterans who reside in Washington or are stationed here. Learn more about these rules for getting your license, registering a vehicle, tax exemption on new vehicles, and professional licenses.

For any questions regarding licensing and titling your vehicle/vessel, please call our office at (253) 588-7786.

  • YOU WILL NEED:

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or License Plate number

    Picture ID
    (Military ID or Passport preferred)

  • YOU WILL NEED:

    TITLE (if in your possession)

    If the Title is not in your possession, a fax copy of the title if being help by bank or credit union

    MOST RECENT REGISTRATION

    EMISSIONS TEST if applicable.
    Click here to learn more about emissions testing in Washington State

  • We can request this for you if you need assistance.

    Just call us and provide us with the following:

    • Contact Person
    • Phone Number
    • Fax number if you have it

    Please be aware that the estimated time of arrival for this is usually 7-10 business days. You may drive on user plates for up to 30 days from pick-up at the customs office.

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    YOU’LL NEED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING TO OUR OFFICE:

    User registration (overseas registration)

    1. US Customs document or DD1252 if vehicle is listed on form

    2. NRM excise tax exemption form signed and certified
      (This only applies if active service member is not registered to vote in WA, does not own a home in WA, and does not declare WA as home of record)

    3. Power of Attorney if registering and signing on behalf of NRM service member

    4. Emission test if applicable

    IF YOUR VEHICLE IS BEING LEASED, YOU’LL NEED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING TO OUR OFFICE:

    1. Faxed copy of the title Please keep in mind that if your state title doesn’t reflect your name on as a lessee, Washington will require the original title be mailed to us in order to process the transaction showing your name as a lessee.

    2. Original Power of Attorney from Lessor

    3. Emission Testing:

      Vehicles that are less than 5 years old do not need emissions testing.

      Vehicles older than 25 years do not need emissions testing.

      Vehicles registered in Clark, Pierce, King, Snohomish, and Spokane counties are required to have emission testing completed every other year

Note: NRM = Non Resident Military Personnel
* Must be reflective on title of vehicle to be exempt from R.T.A. excise tax.

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