Washington Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Washington. From the Washington title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) — Vehicle & Vessel Dealers and Manufacturers or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Washington state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Certificate of Ownership (Title) Application (TD-420-001) ↗ | Applies for a Washington title and transfers ownership on each sale. | Every deal |
| Vehicle Report of Sale (Form 420062) ↗ | Notifies DOL that a vehicle has been sold/transferred, releasing the seller's liability. | Every deal |
| Vehicle/Vessel Power of Attorney (TD-420-050) ↗ | Lets the dealer sign title and registration paperwork for the customer when the title isn't present. | As needed |
| Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale (Form 420065) ↗ | Documents the sale terms and parties (does not by itself constitute a report of sale). | As needed |
| Vehicle, Vessel Dealer Business Bond (Form 430205) ↗ | Files the $30,000 surety bond required to license. | Every deal |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (federal, on the title/report of sale) | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer for vehicles 20 model years old or newer. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Washington dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Washington?+
Washington dealers use Vehicle Certificate of Ownership (Title) Application (TD-420-001), Vehicle Report of Sale (Form 420062), Vehicle/Vessel Power of Attorney (TD-420-050), Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale (Form 420065) and more, plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Washington dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) — Vehicle & Vessel Dealers and Manufacturers. Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Washington?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Washington and every other state.
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