Yes you can gift a car in Washington State as long as the recipient is a family member as defined by state law. The process is fairly simple and only requires a few steps.
First you’ll need to have the title to the car in your name. If you don’t have the title you can’t gift the car.
Next you’ll need to fill out a transfer form from the Washington State Department of Licensing. This form is available online or at your local Department of Licensing office.
Once the form is completed you’ll need to sign it over to the recipient. Make sure that you include the date of the transfer as this will be important for tax purposes.
Finally you’ll need to provide the recipient with a copy of the form as well as the title to the car. They’ll need to take these documents to a local licensing office in order to get the car registered in their name.
So that’s the process for giftin a car in Washington State. It’s pretty straightforward and as long as you have the title to the car it shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to complete.
In order to gift a car in Washington State the donor must have the title of the vehicle in their name.
True
The donor and recipient must sign and date the title in order to gift a car in Washington State.
True
The donor must provide the recipient with a signed statement that includes the date of the transfer and the odometer reading of the vehicle.
True
The donor is responsible for paying any outstanding traffic tickets or parking citations on the vehicle being gifted.
True
The Washington State Department of Licensing requires that the recipient of a gifted vehicle pay a vehicle transfer fee.
False
The vehicle transfer fee for gifted vehicles is $30.
True
The donor is responsible for paying any taxes owed on the gifted vehicle.
True
The recipient of a gifted vehicle must have insurance on the vehicle before they can register it.
True
In order to register a gifted vehicle in Washington State the recipient must have a valid driver’s license.
True
The recipient of a gifted vehicle must go in person to a Washington State Department of Licensing office to register the vehicle.
True
The recipient of a gifted vehicle must submit the vehicle title a completed Vehicle Registration Application and proof of insurance to the Washington State Department of Licensing.
True
The Washington State Department of Licensing will issue the recipient of a gifted vehicle a new title for the vehicle.
False
The recipient of a gifted vehicle may be required to get a new vehicle inspection before the vehicle can be registered.
True
The Washington State Department of Licensing requires that the recipient of a gifted vehicle pay a use tax.
False
If the recipient of a gifted vehicle plans on selling the vehicle they must transfer the title into their own name.
True
