Northwest Licensing of Whatcom County

07/23/2026

As you may know, Northwest Licensing is prepping for a move to a bigger, better space! We will be relocating to Cordata Parkway, right next to the Drivers License Division of the Department of Licensing. The actual date is still to be determined, but we are hoping for near the end of August! We have added some very fun PNW touches to the new space and can't wait to share it with you!

07/02/2026

All licensing offices closed the 3rd and 4th. Happy Independence Day Friends! 🇺🇸🎆🎇

06/30/2026

Hello Whatcom County! Please join us on our NEW page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590190837563 for updates, licensing information, closures and more!

Whatcom County's premier auto licensing subagency! Tabs~Title Transfers~Tonnage~Permits~Boats. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Located in North Bellingham on Cedarwood Ave.

06/16/2026

All licensing offices are closed this coming Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth National Independence Day. We re-open Saturday with our new longer summer Saturday hours! 9:00am to 3:00pm. See you soon!

06/15/2026

Monday June 15th! EDIT: Phones are back up!

05/18/2026

Thank you so much for your support over the last few months as I was the temporary appointee of Northwest Licensing after my dads passing. I am pleased to say that the state has named me as the new official appointee of Northwest Licensing! The amazing team here at NWL has genuinely worked their tails off to be the best they can be each day and I’m so incredibly proud of them. I’m very excited to continue this legacy of quality, friendly licensing services in our community.
There are some exciting changes ahead Whatcom County! Looking forward to being the best licensing subagency we can be to help you be successful in your needs. Stay tuned for more info. Thank you again for your support. 🌲
~Jennifer Teigrob

05/12/2026

Hello Whatcom County (and beyond!) We are looking for a CERTIFIED or previously certified Vehicle Licensing Representative to join our team. Please drop by or email a resume to apply, we'd love to chat with you! Pay determined by experience. [email protected]
Please note that if you are not currently or previously certified as a VLR in WA State, we unfortunately do not have any positions available at this time.

04/01/2026

🚨Heads up Friends! – Vehicle tabs/registration text SCAMS are going around right now. We have had several calls regarding suspicious texts and emails over the last couple of weeks.🚨

If you get a text saying your vehicle registration or tabs are expired, you owe money for tickets/tolls, or your license will be suspended unless you click and pay NOW…
DELETE IT immediately.
How to Know it's a SCAM:
➡️ Washington has the Department of Licensing (DOL) not “DMV”
➡️ The Real DOL never sends unsolicited texts demanding payment or threatening immediate suspension.
➡️ They DO NOT text you a link for you to click and pay.
What to do instead:
1. DELETE the text & mark it as spam/junk.
2. NEVER click any link or reply.
3. If you are unsure about your registration expiration date, check your registration or go directly to dol.wa.gov (Type it yourself – don’t use any link from a text.)
Real issues with tabs or registration always come in the mail, not urgent scary texts. 👻
Share this with friends & family to spread the word. Stay safe out there!
Below are examples of scam tests I personally received in the last 10 days.

03/20/2026

Let’s gooooooo!

02/20/2026

If you are a classic or collector vehicle owner like my husband and I, you probably received a letter (or 10, like us!)from the DOL last month regarding updates in requirements to have a Collector or Horseless Carriage plate on your vehicle.
But what exactly does it mean?
Basically, you are required to have another vehicle, that does not have a collector plate on it, and has current registration status. We can (and will) look this up to verify when you come in.
Secondarily, you must hold an insurance policy on your collector vehicle. You will need to bring proof of either liability or collector car insurance with you to apply for the collector plate.
That takes care of the DOL requirements. After that, just ensure those two requirements are in place before driving your collector vehicle on the road from that point on.
This new law goes into effect January 15th, 2026. If you meet the requirements already, you are good to go! If not, take action to do so immediately. If you no longer wish to have your vehicle registered as a collector, you can bring your collector plate in to our office and make the switch back to standard registration.
Looking forward to seeing all your beautiful classics on the road!
~Jennifer