Vehicle Registration Summary

A summary of transactions associated with authorizing vehicles to be used on public roads, commonly referred to as “buying tabs” or “buying tags”. This dataset is a summarized version of 'Vehicle Registration Transactions by Department of Licensing', and provides easier access to high level statistics. The dataset shows registration activity by calendar and fiscal years.

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Source https://data.wa.gov/resource/8xjw-yrdy
Author Department of Licensing
Last Updated March 20, 2026, 06:30 (UTC)
Created July 22, 2025, 20:04 (UTC)
1. This dataset is limited to vehicles registered for use as passenger, light or medium duty truck, and motorcycles. Please refer to W.A.C. 308-96A-099 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=308-96A-099) for more about these use classifications.
2. Registration transaction types include: 1) Registration Renewal – The continuation of permission to use a vehicle on public roads. Commonly referred to as “getting new tabs.” 2) Registration at time of Transfer - renewals that occur when the ownership of a vehicle changes. 3) Original Registration – The first time a vehicle is permitted to be used in Washington State on public roads.
Category Transportation
Metadata Language English
Originator Research and Analysis Office, Department of Licensing
Period of Time Data includes transactions completed from January 2017 through February 2026.
Posting Frequency Monthly
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