You are a Oregon resident buying car in Washington Do you owe sales tax?

As an Oregon resident, you are required to pay sales tax on the purchase of a vehicle in Washington. The sales tax rate in Washington is 6.5%. This tax is collected by the Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) at the time of purchase. You will need to provide proof of Oregon residency when you register the vehicle in Oregon.

There are a few exceptions to this rule. For example, if you are an active military member stationed in Washington, you may be exempt from paying sales tax on your vehicle purchase. You should contact the DOL for more information about these exemptions.

If you do not pay the sales tax on your vehicle purchase in Washington, you may be subject to penalties and interest from both Washington and Oregon.