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Thurston County, Washington

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Auditor

Licensing Services

Our professional licensing team assists Thurston County residents with vehicle, boat, marriage, and other licenses. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will provide you accurate and timely information to meet all your licensing needs. We also oversee eight businesses in Thurston County that provide vehicle and vessel licensing services as subagents.

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While the Department of Licensing and Thurston County Auditor’s Office will temporarily pause vehicle and vessel licensing services on Friday, February 14, residents can take advantage of increased walk-in capacity for passport application appointments. With the REAL ID deadline approaching on May 7, 2025, now is the perfect time to ensure you have the proper identification to fly. A passport is REAL ID compliant and can be processed quickly during this licensing service downtime.

February 05, 2025

The Thurston County Auditor's Office will hold a Passport Fair on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Thurston County Atrium Building. As the only provider of full-time passport services in the county, the Auditor's Office is dedicated to ensuring accessible passport services for community members.

October 11, 2024

Due to a statewide license plate shortage, the Thurston County Auditor’s Office and eight licensing subagents will issue passenger vehicle licensing customers temporary permits.

May 07, 2024

Licensing Services

Auditor Location

3000 Pacific Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Monday–Tuesday: 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am–4:30 pm Open at 9 a.m. first Wednesday of the month
Thursday–Friday: 8:00 am–4:30 pm

Mailing Address

Thurston County Auditor's Office
3000 Pacific Avenue SE, Ste. 130
Olympia, WA 98501