Foreign Vehicle Title and Registration Services

Are you a dealer or private party needing assistance with foreign vehicle titling and registration? AdamsGarage / SODO Moto can handle foreign title work for importers and can simplify private-party registration in other states.

Our Services Include:

• Foreign Vehicle Title Assistance: We manage the entire process, including title application fees and required supporting paperwork to get you a Washington state title and/or registration and plates for your imported vehicle without the hassle and cost of smog inspections or other testing.
• Timely Processing: Expect to receive your original title from WA Department of Licensing 5-6 weeks after submission.

Required Documents:

Ensure you have the following documents before reaching out:

1. Original Foreign Title or Deregistration Document: This must be a valid ownership document.
2. English Translation of Title Document: If the title is in a foreign language, it should be an official translation from the seller. If unavailable, we recommend using Rush Translate.
3. Form 7501 – US Customs Formal Entry: This should be stamped RELEASED and include:
   • Year
   • Make
   • Model
   • VIN
   • Invoice Number and/or Value (if converted from foreign currency, show conversion details)
   • HTC Code (e.g., 8703.21 for passenger vehicles under 1000cc)
4. Form HS7 (NHTSA): Check-box 1 (for vehicles over 25 years old).
5. Form 3520-1 (EPA): Check-box E (for vehicles over 21 years old and exempt from emissions).
6. Invoice for Valuation: Documentation showing the vehicle’s value.
7. WA Title Application: We assist with completing this document and usually need a notarized Power of Attorney form which we provide.
8. Out-of-State Delivery of Motor Vehicles Form: We help with this form as well (requires original signature).

Skip Smog Inspections With Washington Registration!

By registering your vehicle in Washington through our service, you can avoid the need for a smog test or emissions inspection. Washington state registration allows you to bypass stringent emissions requirements, simplifying the process and saving money for imported and out-of-state vehicles in states like California.

If You Lack Any of the Above Documents:

You may need to explore other options. For assistance with title issues, such as bonded titles or cases where the title is in doubt, visit Cartitles.com, WA DOL bonded title form, or search for “no car title how to get one” on your preferred search engine.

Contact Us:

Ready to get started? Email us at kchovanak@yahoo.com with your documentation, and we’ll prepare your title application and supporting documents. We’ll guide you through every step of the process.