Lacey Auto Licensing

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day! ❤️

06/05/2026

🇺🇸 Stars, stripes, and license tabs! 🇺🇸

Our team is getting into the holiday spirit!

Before your next road trip, camping adventure, or day on the water, stop by and make sure your tabs are current.

We'll help get you summer ready! ☀️🚙🚤🎣

06/05/2026

We're here for all your vehicle licensing needs!

There are key differences between driver licensing offices and vehicle licensing offices. Before heading out, read up on the two types and the services they provide: https://licensingexpress.wordpress.com/2023/04/11/driver-licensing-office-or-vehicle-licensing-office-which-one-do-i-need/

05/12/2026

Thank you to our Thurston County Auditor for their recognition!

We are truly proud of our team and the work we do with DOL to provide excellent vehicle licensing service to Washington.

Forty years of experience, two generations, and still family-owned. Lacey Auto Licensing continues to provide the same expert service they started in 1982. Stop by any of our eight subagents for all your licensing needs!

04/19/2026

Buying or selling a vehicle?

Make sure you bring:

✔️ Title
✔️ Bill of sale
✔️ ID

Missing something? We can help guide you—just ask!

04/03/2026

We hear this all the time:

“I didn’t know my tabs were expired…” 😅

Pro tip: Set a reminder in your phone a month before expiration!

Or just stop by—we’re happy to help you check!

04/02/2026

🚗 Selling your vehicle? Here’s how to help your buyer drive away legally!

If you’re keeping your license plates (which we recommend 👍), the buyer has a couple easy options:

📝 Option 1: 3-Day Trip Permit
You can provide the buyer with a 3-day trip permit so they can legally drive the vehicle without plates for a short time.

🏢 Option 2: Meet at a Licensing Office
Meet the buyer at a licensing office and have them get new plates issued right away. Quick, easy, and fully taken care of on the spot!

Helping your buyer understand their options makes the sale smoother for everyone involved.

Have questions? We’re always here to help at Lacey Auto Licensing!

03/31/2026

🚗 Thinking about selling your vehicle? Don’t forget to KEEP YOUR LICENSE PLATES!

Keeping your plates when you sell your car helps protect you from unnecessary headaches like:
❌ Toll charges
❌ Red light camera tickets
❌ Parking tickets

If those plates are still tied to you, you could be the one dealing with the consequences, even after the car is gone!

💡 Bonus tip: You can transfer your plates to a similar (alike) vehicle, which can save you money on new registration fees.

It’s a simple step that can save you time, stress, and money. Keep your plates, protect yourself, and make your next vehicle transition smoother!

03/31/2026

Scam texts are becoming more and more popular when it comes to DOL and Good to Go. DOL will never text you about tickets or payments due.

Recently received a fake text message urging you to pay a traffic fine? This is a scam. Learn how to report scams at dol.wa.gov.

You don't need to report the scam to our customer call center. We're happy to assist customers with other service needs.