Documents needed if pulled over

Submitted by cassolab t3_10lf1ib in Washington

I recently moved to Washington and have been getting everything transferred and I realized I don't know if I have a document for car registration if I was pulled over. Is proof of registration just the newly issued title or is it something else? Besides proof of insurance, registration and license, are there any other useful documents to keep in the car?

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donuttredonme t1_j5wynno wrote

The registration will arrive with your plate tabs. It’s a greenish color. Make sure you sign it too. Don’t carry the vehicle title with you in the vehicle. Lock it up in a fire safe.

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LiveNet2723 t1_j5wyqbf wrote

The certificate of title and and certificate of registration are two different documents. The title records the ownership of the vehicle, the registration records the current license status.

You should have received the certificate of registration when you licensed the vehicle. That's what you're required to carry. The title should be kept in a safe place - not the car. If It's lost or stolen you'll have to jump through a lot of hoops to replace it.

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Classic_Living6204 t1_j5xbnaa wrote

The replacement is pretty simple, appointment and $80 for insta title, of course you need to fill out a special form, but it is really easy

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M4jorP4nye t1_j5x94pb wrote

I have heard you can take a photo of your registration with your phone, and that’s acceptable. You don’t have to hand the officer your phone, just show them, same with insurance. They both have pretty sensitive info if someone were to break into your car and get ahold of them.

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Piddy3825 t1_j5wfb3i wrote

nope, those are the three items they ask you for if you ever get pulled over. you good!

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