Auto Licensing

Category: Department of motor vehicles

Address: 4130, 819 Commercial Ave STE E, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA

Phone: +13602935533

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:30AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 9:30AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 9:30AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 9:30AM–4:30PM

Friday: 9:30AM–4:30PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Eric Petersen

May 11, 2022

This is the best licensing office I've ever worked with. I believe that is saying a lot as I spent nearly 3 decades in the Navy moving to and through 7 different states and their DMV requirements. As a former government bureaucrat it's tough to read the negative reviews, knowing that these folks are both REQUIRED to adhere to state law AND keep on top of changing legislation, software, and forms. Perhaps a little perspective would help: go to any SoCal DMV after 10 o'clock and discover that your take-a-ticket number no longer exists for that day- the number of people waiting exceeds the hours left. In addition, I suggest trying a little harder to bring solutions rather than open-ended problems to these folks. That takes a little research ahead of time, I admit, but your chances of a positive outcome will dramatically improve. Kudos to Kristal and the whole team there- thankless job but you do it well!

Greg Provchy

Aug 27, 2021

Very slow moving lines due to short staffed but once you get a person they are amazing.

Kristian Soholm

Jul 20, 2021

The worst licensing experience ever. Three sloths working at the counter but only one with customers. The two others just sat there fiddling with stuff. 12 people waiting, and none of them lifted a finger to speed things up or acknowledge us. I'd fire all of them.

C C

Jun 16, 2021

Made appointment online, everything went smooth n easy. Very friendly staff left me smiling

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Questions & Answers

1 - It states we need to call ahead for an appointment, your 'box is full,' no one answers. Can I just show up? 2 - I'm a military vet, can I get a military license plate here, or do I have to send the form to Olympia?

Sam St Michael | Aug 13, 2022
Miki Moto | Aug 14, 2022

Yes, just show up - Take a number and sit & wait.

Can one take the driving test on Saturday

Nancy Lancaster | Aug 13, 2022
Vox E | Aug 14, 2022

The Anacortes office does not offer driving tests. You will need to contact a local drive school for testing.

I am trying to sell my car. How do I go about this?

Sara Barry | Aug 13, 2022
Randolph Guevara | Aug 14, 2022

I assume you have the title. Just sign on the seller part. Do the mileage part,the price part and give it to the buyer. You'll need to file a seller's receipt at the Dept.of Licensing. If no title then go to Dept.of licensing to file a lost title.

where can I get tab for my truck on a saturday

Charmin “perfectly imperfect” Statler | Aug 13, 2022
C Lion | Aug 14, 2022

online

How can I set up an appointment when there's no option to speak to a person? Even when pressing 0 it just takes me to a busy tone.

Xitlalic | Aug 13, 2022
Kirk Bowers | Aug 14, 2022

I don't know if appointments can be made here. It would've best to show up early if possible.

How do i report a death?

Kathy Graves | Aug 13, 2022
jon morris | Aug 14, 2022

Call the health dept. Or county coroner's office or 911 if it's an emergency

are you currently open right now?

Julian Hinkle | Aug 13, 2022
C Lion | Aug 14, 2022

yes

is the Anacortes licensing opened when this virus is going around?

Elli Dowen | Aug 13, 2022
Angelus Nielson | Aug 14, 2022

Yes, but by appointment only. You have to call ahead.

Can I renew someones tabs for them?

tim so | Aug 13, 2022
C Lion | Aug 14, 2022

yes, as long as they have written permission from the owner

Can I renew my auto tags here?

Judy Kmiecik | Aug 13, 2022
Kirk Bowers | Aug 14, 2022

Yes

can I get an enhanced driver's license in Anacortes?

Marlyn Hoffman | Aug 13, 2022
Kirk Bowers | Aug 14, 2022

Yes , they offer the enhanced license.

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Can I report a purchase of trailer here?

pamela weeks | Aug 13, 2022
George Hartman | Aug 14, 2022

No unless it was bought for me

can i get a disabled parking plate here

Sigrid Mather | Aug 13, 2022
C Lion | Aug 14, 2022

yes

Does Anacortes provide DMV enhanced drivers license

Stanny Stuart | Aug 13, 2022
Kirk Bowers | Aug 14, 2022

Yes, but you need additional ID including original birth certificate.

Cost of WA ID

Angelique Lionheart | Aug 13, 2022
Coleen Pieters | Aug 14, 2022

I cant remember exactly but it was like $88

Can I register a vehicle and get new plates here?

Kim Umayam | Aug 13, 2022
Amanda | Aug 14, 2022

No. Anacortes Chamber of Commerce @ 819 Commercial Ave for vehicles. 1005 Commercial is driver licensing only.

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My license expires 8/26/18, what do I need if I would want to change it to an enhanced DL?

gigi zakula | Aug 13, 2022
Amanda | Aug 14, 2022

Bring your current WA license, proof of WA residency, proof of US citizenship, and proof of SSN. If your name is different on your proof of citizenship from your license, proof of name change is required. Www.dol.wa.gov provides a list of acceptable residency, name change, and SSN proof documents. All documents must be original or certified. No photo or electronic copies are accepted.

We took our daughter to the testing center in Oak Harbor, and there were issues with the equipment and the computer froze several times in her. How do you administer the test in Anacortes? Via computer or hand written?

Jim Rotundo | Aug 13, 2022
Coleen Pieters | Aug 14, 2022

I saw computers at the testing area in Anacortes when I was there 2 weeks ago.

How long do people usually spend here?

Melissa Villalobos | Aug 13, 2022
Auto Licensing (Owner) | Aug 14, 2022

It depends on what you need to do, the time of day, and how many people are head of you. If you've renewed your tabs online, you can walk in to pick them up & be out fairly quickly. If there are title transfers, those take a bit longer. We do recommend doing as much as you can online!

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