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Vehicle licensing services down while state upgrades its system

Vehicle licensing services down while state upgrades its system

The vehicle licensing system of the Washington State Department of Licensing will be unavailable Feb. 14-17 because it is being upgraded. This impacts both online and in-office services until Feb. 18. Read more.

Posted: February 10, 2025

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$100 recording fee increase effective Jan. 1

$100 recording fee increase effective Jan. 1

Effective Jan. 1, the fee to record most documents in Washington will increase by $100 effective. The first-page recording fee for most documents will be $303.50. Learn which documents are exempt from the increase.

Posted: November 15, 2023

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Fee changes coming July 1 for map recordings

Fee changes coming July 1 for map recordings

Beginning July 1, the fee for map recordings will increase by $36, or to $100 per map recording.

Posted: May 31, 2023

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State DOL sends erroneous letter to personalized license plate owners

State DOL sends erroneous letter to personalized license plate owners

A letter recently sent by the state Department of Licensing to some Chelan County residents with personalized license plates was a mistake. The state is working to resolve the issue.

Posted: August 11, 2021

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$100 Recording Fee Increase Effective July 25, 2021

$100 Recording Fee Increase Effective July 25, 2021

The fee to record most documents in Washington State will increase by $100.00, effective July 25, 2021. The first-page fee will be $203.50 for most documents*.

Posted: May 19, 2021

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I-976 Changes to Vehicle Licensing Fees

I-976 Changes to Vehicle Licensing Fees

Originally scheduled for a 12/5/19 effective date, the initiative has been the target of more than one lawsuit. An injunction gives parties the opportunity to challenge or defend the validity of I-976. The current fee structure must remain in place unless a judge rules otherwise.

Posted: November 22, 2019

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Our mailing address has been updated

Our mailing address has been updated

Chelan County Auditor's Office has updated its mailing address.

Posted: May 27, 2015

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 14
    Jan 2026
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on January 14, 2026.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 09
    Jan 2026
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Ballots mailed for military, overseas and out of state voters

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Ballots mailed for Military, Overseas and Out of State voters

  • 03
    Jan 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Jan. 3, 2026

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Jan. 3

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
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