Moving to Washington

Once you live here, you typically have 30 days to get a driver license and 30 days to title your car.

Taxes and housing

State income tax	None on wages
Average sales tax (state + local)	9.51%
Average property tax (real estate)	0.93% effective
Personal property tax (vehicles)	No. No annual vehicle personal-property tax
Median home value	$609,756

Car title and license

Tax on buying/titling a car	6.50%
Title fee	$15.00
Registration (base)	$30.00
Car inspection	Varies by county — confirm locally
Nurse license from another state	Usually transfers (compact)

Parks and people

State parks	124
National parks	3
Population	8,074,082
Population density	121.0 per sq mi
Demographics	64.2% White (non-Hispanic) 13.7% Hispanic 4.3% Black 9.6% Asian
Violent crime	326.1 per 100,000

Estimated income tax in Washington

Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 0.0%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.

Yearly income ($)

Dependents

Estimate car title cost in Washington

Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 6.50% tax. County extras are not included.

What the car is worth ($)

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Your to-do list in Washington

Get a WA driver license within 30 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in Washington.
Title and register the car within 30 days. Inspection: Varies by county — confirm locally.
Make sure car insurance meets 25/50/25.
Register to vote. Washington elections site.
Nurse license: Washington is in the nurse compact, so a compact RN license often still works. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.

Get a driver license30days after you become a resident

Title your car30days

Official Washington DMV

Moving from Washington

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Moving to Washington

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