​Using our Drop Box or Mail Service to renew your registration is the fastest way to get your transaction completed.  


​Drop Box/Mail Instructions for Renewal of Registration Stickers:

If you have your renewal notice, you will need:

• to put your insurance information on the renewal notice near the bottom, include company name, policy number and full policy expiration date (MM/DD/YYYY)
• to ensure the county kept in listed on your renewal notice is correct. If it is not, make the correction on the notice.
• to make a check or money order payable to Washington County for the amount on your renewal slip
• to put the entire renewal notice and payment in an envelope
• to write "Tabs" on your envelope
• to place it a drop box or mail to one of our locations

Your tabs will be processed in 1-3 days and mailed to you. 

If you do not have your renewal notice, you will need:

• to full our the Tab Renewal Form
• to call our license centers at 651-275-7000 for your vehicle tab price
• to put the completed Tab Renewal Form and payment in an envelope
• to write "Tabs" on your envelope
• to place in a drop box or mail to one of our locations

Your tabs will be processed in 1-3 days and mailed to you. 

Payment Options:

Check or Money Order 

• Make it out to Washington County 
• Include your driver's license number and phone number

Wheelage Tax

​​Washington County does collect Wheelage Tax on vehicles kept in Washington County. If you live in Washington County and keep your vehicle(s) at home when not in use or have a business in Washington County and keep your vehicle(s) at your business during non-working hours, you are required to pay Wheelage Tax at the time of initial registration and renewal of registration of your vehicle(s).