They charged me $16 for a replacement tab because the first one they gave was defective and…read morewouldn't stick to the license plate. They said they would have replaced it for free if I had come in the same day but my husband and I both work full time so getting the time to get into their office and wait in line for who knows how long is extremely difficult. It didn't change the date of my registration or cost any more than if I had been able to come in the same day to replace but they still had to find some way to rip me off just because they can. Absolutely disgusting and goes to exactly why so many people despise certain government agencies.

OVERALL: 9.67/10 (Yelp converted score: 5/5). This place is a shining example of great, courteous,…read moreand efficient customer service. I'll definitely be back in the future for my licensing needs. After getting turned away at another location (shall be left unnamed), we were trying to get plates for a car transferred to WA from California (2010 Lexus IS250). 1) VALUE FOR MONEY: 9/10. The unfortunate part is that the payment terminal charges $2.25 per transaction (3% of the tx for $75.01+ on credit cards), so I'd recommend using a debit card (flat $2.25). In total, the title registration and plates cost $198 (before the debit tx processing fee). Not bad! 2) QUALITY: 10/10. The staff promptly acknowledged us, and worked efficiently on our case with no hassles or interruptions. The clerk made sure the phone number on record was correct (repeating it back to us) and ensured we understood the expectations (signing, dating the right locations, verifying info, etc) as outlined by the documents. We received our plates immediately after paying the title registration fees! 3) SERVICE: 10/10. We were in and out within 15 minutes - even with waiting for less than 5 minutes outside (there's a max of 6 people in the lobby). We came in to get plates for my partner's car, after she moved it up from her home city of LA, California.

Great experience on phone call also in person!! Nice staffs and very friendly and helpful!! They…read moreshould have 6starts review

Great spot to get things dones efficiently, very friendly. Will be back here whenever neededread more

The one in Smokey point is fast and efficient. I got in and out in under 10 mins. Very friendly and…read morehelpful. Nice bathrooms too.

Always friendly and helpful. Can ask questions and don't feel like I'm bothering them when needing…read morehelp.

Busy but had a great customer rep by the name of Rena! Super pleasant, laughed at ny lame jokes…read moreand took my lost title and sale business like a total pro! Thanks, Rena! - Joe A.

Great business I would highly recommend . They are professional & we always can rely on them to do…read morethe right thing.

I've been using Julie's Licensing since 2021 and have had an outstanding experience each time. She…read morehelped me register a car when we moved back to Washington, to get UW plates for my truck, and to help register a new car in the state while I was stationed in Virginia. I'm in the military and keep Washington as my residence, I recently bought a car in Virginia and she helped me register it in Washington through the mail. We went through the steps on the phone, mailed the forms, and had my plates and new registration a week later. Her licensing process is easy, fast, and thorough. Whether you're in the military or not, I highly recommend this business. If we have to do any other registration items I will definitely go back. She is the best!

Just got back from spending about 30 minutes here. Had to get multiple vehicles transferred over…read moreand Annie really was patient, organized, and took great care to make sure I was up to speed with all of the forms and requirements for transferring different types of vehicles. Awesome experience, and thanks again Annie! Beware, it's all paid parking (even their tiny lot) with the exception of a handful of 30 minute stalls available to customers of Ballard Square (which this office is party to).

I got here about 20 minutes to closing, so probably not a surprise there was a long line. All but…read moreone window open, which is good, but only one worker able to turn over customers. The other slots all with the same person being helped until my turn came up. I waited around 15 minutes and hoped I would get my tabs before they closed for the day. Then a few windows opened up, all at the same time. The customers that had been getting helped for 20 minutes or more got processed. My turn at last! But when I walked up, the worker at the window helping me decides to yell out "anyone else here just for tabs? I can do both of you at once. It will be quick!" So she can help the woman who got in line after me, and I get to have a stranger standing 1 inch from me. I have no idea why. There were several windows now open, and only 1 in line behind me. While I had to remove all the credit cards from my wallet to get the drivers license out. I hope she didn't grab one, she was certainly close enough to. Leaning over the top of me because I had been standing in front of the window. From there - the employee ordered me to sign the registration - I need to do that to get the tabs? Never happened before - I've always just signed at home. She saw me hesitate and then asks me "Don't you know where to sign?" Yes, I know. I am just baffled as to why I need to do this now. She did not miss one chance to offer a snide reply to me, yet just handed the form to the person she had come up to join me in line. Did not order her to sign the registration. Offered nothing rude, just smiled and gave her her tabs. In hindsight I should have just told this worker I would wait for the next window. Perhaps she doesn't like people who are not Caucasian? I don't know what else could have generated this odd & negative response from her. I've never had a complaint about this licensing office before - but after this I'm sure any other place offering tabs would be just as good and more than likely better.

EASTSIDE AUTO LICENSING @ KIRKLAND…read more Parking is available right out front, and it doesn't get too packed, so you'll be able to find a spot pretty easily. My dad and I came around 10:30 AM, and since the line didn't look too long, we assumed we'd be helped pretty quickly. To check in, there's only one entrance and two screens where you put your name and phone number, then sit and wait. They also have a TV that shows your estimated wait time. My dad's estimate was about nine minutes, but 15 minutes went by and we noticed some of the staff just standing around or going into the break room without returning for a while. The place suddenly got very busy, and there were only two workers handling everyone. Once it was finally our turn, the guy who helped us was nice, but he took a long time assisting other people, which slowed everything down even more. Overall, I'd recommend coming really early in the morning or going to a different location if you have the option. My dad didn't enjoy his experience, the workers weren't very kind, and the service was extremely slow. The ticket for renewing your car license was about $238!

Awesome service and efficient process here! I was tired of going to the Bel-Red Auto License in the…read morecrossroads mall as it's always a slow process and they are extremely rude for no reason and reading reviews they are closed a lot during open business hours so I wasn't wasting my time or gas with that hassle. Eastside Auto Licensing is easy to get to off the freeway with a free large parking lot offering even a drive thru pick up window if you renewed tabs online! Upon entering a large sign directs you to the two computers for check in process putting you in line or checking into your appointment. You enter name, phone number, and the reason for your visit. I got there an hour after opening on a Monday and it was empty. I waited 2 minutes in the comfy seating admiring the clean and well organized lobby. My name and phone number was called out on a speaker directing me to a desk with available employee. Elijah helped me and was quick, kind, helpful, clear, and well spoken. I appreciated getting my tabs in less than 5 minutes and receiving tips on tab application process. :) I highly recommend Eastside Auto Licensing and would most definitely return here!

Great business! Quality is good! The value is good and the price is reasonable for all users!read more

This is the kind of spot you want to go to if you have to get new plates. I like the huge spots in…read morebellevue, this has just 3-4 people in what looks like a former garage. They are very efficient and while you might have to stand out in line out side but it goes quickly. Getting there early is essential and avoid the lunch time rush as well. Also bring your checkbook as they charge $$$s for credit cards. The staff is friendly and helpful. Do as much as you can online but if you want a blast from the 1960s this is the place.