Welp, I easily placed an order online for my expired tabs. Yes the tabs are ridiculously expensive, with excessive added fees but that's not in their control. I ran through the door ten minutes before closing and was greeted within 5 minutes. The tabs were ready and off I went. There's plenty of parking and I was shocked there wasn't a line through the door. Lucky me and you for having this license office in the neighborhood. read more

Outstanding. Just walked in on a Wednesday morning at 11 AM. Plenty of parking. No line I was literally called to a window by one of the three staff as soon as I walked in. Alicia was professional and no nonsense. It took her less than three minutes to process my tags and I left with them in hand out the door in five minutes. Incredible. At the rate they processed customers even if there were a line it wouldn't have taken very long. Just saying this is the kind of experience you want to have all day every day. Thank you for having such a competent staff. PS this is a family owned business. For 57 years. Amazing value for the time. read more

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I came in to transfer my license plate and tags from out of state, and the staff made the whole process really easy. They walked me through everything step by step, told me exactly what I needed, and even wrote it all down for me. Super patient, helpful, and clear the entire time. Really good service and great value for how smooth they made a confusing process. read more

Usually I have my car tabs & registration renewal mailed to me. However, I realized I was not within the five business day mailing timeframe. And with my luck I'd get pulled and dinged for expired tabs! Nope, not happening! Fortunately, my renewal can be taken care of, including payment, online via WA State Dept of Licensing (8/14/24). I selected my pickup location at Wendel's Licensing in Shoreline the next day (8/15/24). Convenient to my home. Business hours are Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm. Shared parking lot with other businesses, including the Dept of Licensing and Marshall's. From the entrance, just head straight to the online tabs pickup counter. Provide ID, like one's drivers license, and you're handed the 2025 tabs and registration. Easy peasy. Convenience at its best! read more

Wendel's License and Service - Exterior (8/15/24) - Registration Services Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

Huge thanks to Ben, Lisa, and Liam at Wendel's License Service. They walked me through every step of registering my classic car process and have made the whole process easy and informative. Months of back and forth and they never missed a beat. Really appreciate the patience and support from start to finish. read more

Extremely helpful and kind. I live closer to another Licensing office, but prefer the team at Wendel's.

I came here to deal with all my vehicle transfer needs when moving to Washington from out of state. The process was super easy and fast. The attendants were extremely friendly and answered all my questions with patience. I received my WA plates the same day, and my vehicle title in the mail a few weeks later. Definitely recommend! read more

Simple, efficient, quick and friendly! Wendel's has been around for thirty or more years, apparently, and you can see why. Set at the back of the Right Aid (Walgreen's?), there was no line, and we were assisted without question or confusion right away. Each of the four desk stations was manned, meaning no lines! Everyone working looked to have been there since the service opened, but at least long enough to know their jobs without fuss. Quick, easy and efficient; things you don't normally hear when it comes to car-related things. read more

I bought my tabs online. I went into Wendell's the next day. Said what I was there for and gave them my name. I was in and out in less than 2 minutes. read more

I got my tabs a day early, so they were only good for one day and I had to pay again, in full, two days later. NO WARNING! Of course I filled out a form they gave me and sent it in. Yes, during the pandemic. I was prepared for a long delay. I'm going to get tabs again today. They still haven't refunded me. They say lots of people are having this problem. They told me refunds Are going out, but slowly. Its going on THREE years...where's my money?? The manager told me last year that I got them online, where there's No Warning, and that if I had come into the office in person, someone would've warned me not to get them until at least the due date. What gives?? read more

I don't believe in bad reviews, if anything they're constructive and hopefully lead to improvements that make things better for every customer after me! I have been to this place 3 times in the past 2 weeks. I will say there was a line each time but it moves fairly quickly, so that was nice. The staff is nice enough, but not very helpful or competent. I recently moved from out of state and wanted to get WA plates / get my car registered and all. In regards to the title of the car I was told by 3 separate people different things that I needed. Each time I was told that if I brought what they told me to bring in that that was all I needed. I even made sure to ask each time exactly what I needed. One person said all I needed was the Bill of Sale, another said I needed something on the title signed, and the last said I needed this whole other document they provided signed. If I had been told this on the first visit I wouldn't have had to take work off and drive here two extra times. Now I'm worried that I'll do what the last one told me and I'll find out I didn't need it or I'll need something else. I truly hope others have better experiences, as there are generally great reviews on here for this place! This was probably just a "me" case, but felt the need to share so it doesn't happen to others! read more

Friendly, customer service oriented. Highly, highly recommend. Maria was awesome. Easy to find.

It genuinely makes me happy to visit Wendel's. Besides our annual car tabs we go there for notary services now and then. But regardless of the purpose, the staff are friendly and fun to talk to. The whole vibe is just super chill and happy. (Maybe they should open a bar next door?) They run a great business and it's always a pleasure to visit. read more

I dislike making reviews like this, but maybe this is the only way to make sure it never happens again to anyone else. Pros: Local, convenient, received mailed out tabs very quickly. Con: The tabs were STAPLED directly to the registration! I just opened my envelopes and was sorta perplexed at what I saw... I have used over 10 different License services, and never in my life have I ever seen another License service staple the tabs directly to the registrations. I order 2 sets of tabs and both were stapled to the registrations, and one of my tabs now has a rip in it because of a staple. Poking holes in car tabs in itself is never a good idea, let alone putting staples in them! Sadly, this is my 1st impression of Wendel's, and if this is standard procedure. I will go with every other Licensing place that uses clear tape and only clear tape. I assume good and nice people work there, and maybe this was a one time fluke/error, but I cannot and will not risk damage to my tabs and documents again in the future. read more

Came in for an out of state title transfer to find out I didn't have the correct paperwork which the clerk supplied right away. Once I came back with it all squared away I was in and out of there within three minutes with my new registration and plates! My new title should be in the mail within a month. Beats the hell outta waiting at the Washington DMV office! read more

Amazing service and great staff. Quick and easy process and quite affordable too. Will come here again.

If you have to get your tabs or other service in person, this is the best place to go. They're efficient and polite, the line is short even at the end of the day, there's lots of parking, and they even had an anti-fatigue mat out for customers to stand on at the counter, which is very nice and I've never seen before (usually they're for employees). read more

Very fast and easy. I'm from California, just recently moved to Washington. So I know all about the long lines and emotionless staff at the DMV in CA! But here at Wendel's, there was no line, the staff was very friendly and super helpful!! I definitely recommend this place to anyone who needs any car administration work done. read more

Washingtonians don't know how great it is to deal with government employees and agencies. This is a private company contracted with them. First, it is IN the Rite Aid. Yes, in it. Back left corner. Ironically, they are next to the liquor. There were four people in front of me, but also 4 people working. I just waited a minute to be served by someone efficient, fast and friendly. Looking at the piles of forms and reference material, I commented on what they have to know. She told me that after working for a full year, one sits for a four-hour exam to be certified. And there's ongoing training required. I was out of there in a few minutes even asking a question about a title transfer. If I had to do it online, it would have taken me a lot longer. The internet either gives you far too much information you don't need, or if you try to do something in particular, it may not remind you of something to consider. That's where a helpful, knowlegeable person is worth their weight in DOL forrms. read more

Wendel's License and Service - Don't Drink and renew. - Registration Services Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

One Saturday morning, an Average anybody with a m-f job decided to renew his vehicle tabs as they were expiring later that week. He goes online, bends over, grabs his ankles and takes the fees like a champ. Thinking round two was rapidly approaching he braced himself for the lengthy amount of time it would be for it to come. to him via the mail. being a mere wage slave, he would be severely punished for leaving work, so this long hard process of waiting for it to come was his only option. or so he thought. then there was an option for in store pick up (or something to that effect whatever eff you it's my story). WENDELS right down Aurora? Inside a Rite Aid?.. "A licensing place open on Saturday?! AWESOME!!!!!" he said out loud. And he immediately ran down to the place at 11am in the morning. The sandwich board sign was set up out front pointing toward the back of the store. Oh boy, he could hardly wait! He eagerly approached the counter at the back and thought..."odd that no one is here....it sure is lit up like it's open...and it says Saturdays.... wait WTF IS A SELECT SATURDAY? Wendel, let me explain: A "Select Saturday" is not a thing. It may be in your mind. Maybe it meant something to you and your family growing up, so to you it's baffling why anyone would be confused. To everyone else EVER? IT SEEMS LIKE YOU ARE EFFING WITH OUR EMOTIONAL WELL BEING. read more

The best!! I now live in Burien but will drive to Wendel's for their friendly and fabulous customer service.

Helped me out when I had a problem with an out of state dealer. He never transferred my title on my trade in and someone was driving it then left it parked on the side of the road What a mess. They helped me and I wasn't in trouble. I can't thank them enough for their help and for teaching me about the laws regarding titles when selling or trading your car. read more

I have been going to Wendel's for years even though the one in the U District is closer. The people at Wendel's are very helpful and efficient so even though it's usually busy they get through the line pretty quickly. When I got my tabs through the mail last year and this year Wendel's got them to me in 2 days which is impressive since I got them on Christmas Eve. That's amazing turnaround for the holidays. read more

Waiting in lines for boring things like license tag renewal is never fun. I've had the least strife waiting in the short lines here at Wendel's. Located inside the Rite Aid in a strip mall, this family-run agency is easy to navigate. Park in one of the ample spots in the lot and head to the back of the drugstore. It's that simple. I've been here several times and there's always been at least two employees at the three stations to assist customers. I had friendly and prompt service with the longest line being 3-4 people. I'm almost reticent to extol their virtues lest my quiet place gets overrun! By the way, they do NOT accept credit cards. It's strictly cash or check. ATM next to their counters if you've forgotten your checkbook or need more cash. I hate paying fees so just go to the registers at the front and get cash over a small purchase to avoid them. read more

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I registered a new car and asked for commercial plates, verified after receiving them with the gal issuing them that they were only to find out a day later they were NOT so they made me pay for a new license plate & they double charged me $5 sub-agent fee when it was their mistake. BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE! Save your $5 sub-agent fee, which is Wendel's profit, and go downtown to the King County courthouse location or specify that one when ordering online. read more

Wendel's License and Service - Registration Services Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

I had a fairly unique situation where I had to get my vehicle registered in WA while also getting a new title as my previous title did not have my bank listed as lien holder (not sure how that happened). It had been over a decade since I owned a car so this was all new to me, but the staff was surprisingly kind and very knowledgeable - able to answer all of my questions with great detail. They were also incredibly helpful when I had to call back regarding questions I'd received from my bank, and their expertise helped me resolved the issue promptly. I'd definitely recommend using Wendel's services, especially if you just came from DOL and need a friendly face to talk to! read more

I went to Wendell's Licensing with a question about how to get a collector's registration for my car. I waited only a minute in a short line, and then was able to ask an employee at the window. He answered my question with a full explanation and was very pleasant. I appreciate his help. read more

I sold one car and transferred lease to me for another car, both done here. And the staff is helpful and friendly. Also very accessible. They know their stuff. And helped me make phone calls when needed. Especially for the car lease transfer, it took a long long time and many many calls to the car company. And the owner Ben helped a lot and was very patient. Hours are good too, there is always parking. The only thing is there are always sketchy people in the neighborhood. read more

Have always had great experiences when I come! The staff does everything they can to try to help you! Liam is excellent! I come back to this location every time I need to visit the DMV. read more

Walked in on a Thursday afternoon and waited about 5 minutes to be seen. The woman who helped me was kind, patient and took the time to explain a few things to me along the way. Usually license appointments are mildly stressful and Wendel's made it feel like a breeze. Wendel's was recommended to me by my auto insurance agent, and I also would recommend coming here for your license/registration/etc. needs. read more

Went here for my dusabled parking permit. It's been a struggle hobbling around with an ACL, MCL, Meniscus & fractured tibia. The ER, doctors and then an hour waiting at the DOL office before I found out that the DOL has outsourced this to private contractors . You would think that info would be on their website. I went to Bill Pierce & the person behind the counter would not accept the form because a spelling mistake had been crossed off & rewritten. Even though I offered to initial it. Probably because disabled parking permit is a free service & they can't make any money off of it . I have never seen this rule anywhere. Not even on legal documents! I finally got it done here. Excellent fast service & helpful people. Well worth the wait in line. Its is inside a RiteAid store. So, a little difficult to find. read more

Difficult to find being from out of the area, the sign is a little fold up one on the front sodewaIt is located inside and to the back left of Bartell drugs. Was t crowded when I went around 1030-11, they got me right in immediately and I was on my way before I knew it. read more

Wendel's License and Service - Registration Services Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

Waste of Time. Nice folks ? YES. But, Just because you guys have been around for a long time doesn't mean you are always correct. Especially, if you don't Believe in USAA documents. Reading between the lines and having their own reinterpretations of what's in Black and White. Between USAA and Wendel's ? It's pretty clear cut who is Right ! One of you idiots even wanted USAA to send a NOTORIZED statement that USAA's documents were legitimate. WTF ?! Do you ask a BANK to certify that their documents are real ? Might as well shoot myself in the foot to see if it bleeds. Edit: thanks for the quick response time, But I was able to process my USAA paperwork smoothly at another license business. Didn't waste any more of my time arguing the facts. read more

This place is a little hole in the wall, and I've only had the bad experience of a long line once or twice. This is bound to happen since to move forward we need to get lots of these things handled and the rules and regulations don't make it easy on us. This place through all the annoyance and dread of taxes and tabs, they are always super nice. I just wanna give them a good review because it puts you into the right mindset when you have someone who can sympathize with 2000+ tax on a new car or 200 dollar stupid car tabs. They understand and they appreciate you also looking up the info and being ready to drop money, you'll have to and it's not their fault! Keep movin read more

The new location is great. I was lucky and went in when there was no line. In and out in a matter of minutes. Staff was really friendly and helpful. I had to transfer two titles and renew tabs on another car. I didn't have all the information I thought I would need but they helped fix that as well. Great experience. read more

Quick and seamless. It's refreshing when I don't have to give myself a window of 45 minutes to get my tabs. Walked in and out in less than 5 minutes. Will be going here next year! read more

Ben Wendel and his family have been running this business for 52 years, and they still do an impeccable job. Why go to a state ran office when you can come to this private family owned business. I've always had fabulous experiences here the last 6 yrs read more

Wendel's staff deserve a 20/10 rating! They are simply incredible. Sadly my husband recently passed away and I am trying to figure out titles, rego etc for his 3 bikes a 2 cars. The staff were so empathetic and helpful. They went above and beyond to ensure I had all the correct paperwork and even organized it all for me. They were extremely patient and kind. Secondly, if you go outside peak times, you rarely have to wait and parking is a breeze. Kudos to all the staff at Wendel's. I can't thank you enough for your help and compassion. read more

Hey I get it Ben. The state of Washington definitely has some issues with what it does and doesn't allow. My grandmother has had two school zone speed camera tickets sent in the mail and she's paid them incurring no foul. How you can give someone without a valid license a ticket for speeding in a school zone is beyond me. I guess it's just all about collecting that money when it comes right down to it. It definitely doesn't seem right to me. But next time I need tabs on my vehicle. I'm going to test the logic in your response. I'll grab my last expired drivers license and come to your location to see if I can skate on thru. Or, maybe my your people might have a problem giving me tabs with an expired license. We'll see! read more

Coming from Arizona, I dreaded dealing with anything relating to my car because it's SUCH a hassle over there. This trip to renew my title and registration was literally less than 10 minutes. It was so fast and efficient. Lysa is a great woman. So kind of and helpful. Pro tip: it's IN the Rite Aid. read more