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WA Rev Code § 46.18.225 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates.|46.18.225 - Collegiate license plates.

RCW 46.18.225 Collegiate license plates.A state university, regional university, or state college as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 may apply to the department, in a form approved by the department and request the department to issue a series of collegiate license plates, for display on motor vehicles required to display one or two license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon terms and conditions established by the department, depicting the name and mascot or symbol of the college or university, as submitted and approved for use by the requesting institution.[ 2011 c 332 § 4; 2010 c 161 § 615; 1994 c 194 § 3. Formerly RCW 46.16.324.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.18.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates.|46.18.230 - Medal of Honor license plates.

RCW 46.18.230 Medal of Honor license plates.(1) A registered owner who has been awarded the Medal of Honor may apply to the department for no more than three special license plate sets for use on no more than three motor vehicles required to display one or two license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon terms and conditions established by the department. The Medal of Honor recipient must:(a) Provide proof from the Washington state department of veterans affairs showing receipt of the medal; and(b) Be recorded as one of the registered owners of the motor vehicle on which the Medal of Honor license plate or plates will be displayed.(2) Medal of Honor license plates must be issued:(a) For no more than three personal motor vehicles owned by a person who has received the Medal of Honor; and(b) Without payment of vehicle license fees, license plate fees, and motor vehicle excise taxes.(3) Medal of Honor license plates must be replaced, free of charge, if the license plates become lost, stolen, damaged, defaced, or destroyed.(4) A Medal of Honor license plate or plates may be transferred, free of charge, from one motor vehicle to another motor vehicle owned by the Medal of Honor recipient upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director.(5) A registered owner who is eligible for Medal of Honor license plates may, in lieu of applying for the special license plates under this section, apply for regular issue license plates for no more than three personal motor vehicles owned by the registered owner and receive the full benefit of the vehicle license fee, license plate fee, and motor vehicle excise tax exemptions provided in subsection (2)(b) of this section.[ 2014 c 181 § 1; 2011 c 332 § 5; 2010 c 161 § 618.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.18.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates.|46.18.240 - Foreign organization license plates.

RCW 46.18.240 Foreign organization license plates.(1) A registered owner who is an officer of the Taipei economic and cultural office may apply to the department for special license plates for a motor vehicle owned or leased by the officer. The special license plates must:(a) Be issued for passenger vehicles having a manufacturer's rated carrying capacity of one ton or less;(b) Show the words "Foreign Organization";(c) Be in a distinguishing color and a separate numerical series;(d) Be returned to the department when no longer in use or when the owner or lessee is relieved of his or her duties as a representative of the recognized foreign organization; and(e) Be removed from the vehicle when the officer of the Taipei economic and cultural office transfers or assigns the interest or certificate of title in the motor vehicle for which the special license plates were issued.(2) Motor vehicles described in subsection (1) of this section are exempt from the vehicle license fees under RCW 46.17.350.(3) Foreign organization license plates may be transferred from one motor vehicle to another motor vehicle owned by the officer as described in subsection (1) of this section upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director.(4) The Taipei economic and cultural office shall bear the entire cost of production of the special license plates described in subsection (1) of this section.[ 2010 c 161 § 620.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.18.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates.|46.18.250 - Honorary consul special license plates.

RCW 46.18.250 Honorary consul special license plates.(1) A registered owner who is an honorary consul or official representative of any foreign government may apply to the department for special license plates for a motor vehicle owned or leased by the honorary consul or official representative. The honorary consul or official representative must be a citizen of the United States, pay all required vehicle license fees and taxes, and either (a) provide a copy of the honorary consul identification card or (b) show the exequatur issued by the United States department of state.(2) The special honorary consul license plates must be:(a) A distinguishing color and separate numerical series;(b) Returned to the department when no longer in use or when the honorary consul or official representative is relieved of his or her official duties; and(c) Removed from the vehicle when the honorary consul or official representative transfers or assigns the interest or certificate of title in the motor vehicle for which the special license plates were issued.(3) The special honorary consul license plates may be transferred to a replacement vehicle. The honorary consul or official representative shall immediately notify the department of the transfer of the special license plates.[ 2010 c 161 § 622.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.18.255 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates.|46.18.255 - Horseless carriage license plates.

RCW 46.18.255 Horseless carriage license plates.(1) A registered owner may apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for a horseless carriage license plate for a motor vehicle that is at least forty years old. The motor vehicle must be operated primarily as a collector vehicle and be in good running order. The applicant for the horseless carriage license plate shall:(a) Purchase a registration for the motor vehicle as required under chapters 46.16A and 46.17 RCW; and(b) Pay the special license plate fee established under RCW 46.17.220(11), in addition to any other fees or taxes required by law.(2) Horseless carriage license plates:(a) Are valid for the life of the motor vehicle;(b) Are not required to be renewed;(c) Are not transferable to any other motor vehicle; and(d) Must be displayed on the rear of the motor vehicle.[ 2020 c 18 § 15; 2011 c 171 § 71; 2010 c 161 § 623.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2020 c 18: See note following RCW 43.79A.040.Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.18.265 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates.|46.18.265 - Military affiliate radio system license plates.

RCW 46.18.265 Military affiliate radio system license plates.(1) A registered owner who has a valid military affiliate radio system station license may apply to the department for special license plates for use on only one motor vehicle owned by the qualified applicant. The applicant must:(a) Be a resident of this state;(b) Provide a copy of the current official military affiliate radio system station license authorized by the department of defense and issued by the United States army, air force, navy, or marine corps;(c) Be recorded as the registered owner of the motor vehicle on which the military affiliate radio system license plates will be displayed; and(d) Pay the military affiliate radio system license plate fee required under RCW 46.17.220(14), in addition to any other fees or taxes required by law.(2) A person who has been issued military affiliate radio system license plates as provided in this section must:(a) Notify the department if the military affiliate radio system station license assigned is canceled or expires; and(b) Provide a copy of the renewed military affiliate radio system station license to the department when it is renewed.(3) Military affiliate radio system license plates:(a) Are not available for motorcycles; and(b) May be transferred from one motor vehicle to another motor vehicle owned by the military affiliate radio system operator upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director.[ 2020 c 18 § 16; 2010 c 161 § 624.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2020 c 18: See note following RCW 43.79A.040.Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.18.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates.|46.18.270 - Pearl Harbor survivor license plates.

RCW 46.18.270 Pearl Harbor survivor license plates.(1) A registered owner who has survived the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, may apply to the department for special license plates for use on only one motor vehicle required to display one or two license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon terms and conditions established by the department, and owned by the qualified applicant. The applicant must:(a) Be a resident of this state;(b) Have been a member of the United States armed forces on December 7, 1941;(c) Have been on station on December 7, 1941, between the hours of 7:55 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Hawaii time at Pearl Harbor, the island of Oahu, or offshore at a distance not to exceed three miles;(d) Have received an honorable discharge from the United States armed forces;(e) Provide certification by a Washington state chapter of the Pearl Harbor survivors association showing that qualifications in (c) of this subsection have been met;(f) Be recorded as the registered owner of the motor vehicle on which the Pearl Harbor survivor license plate or plates will be displayed; and(g) Pay all fees and taxes required by law for registering the motor vehicle.(2) Pearl Harbor survivor license plates must be issued without the payment of any license plate fee.(3) Pearl Harbor survivor license plates must be replaced, free of charge, if the license plates have become lost, stolen, damaged, defaced, or destroyed.(4) Pearl Harbor survivor license plates may be issued to the surviving spouse or domestic partner of a Pearl Harbor survivor who met the requirements in subsection (1) of this section. The surviving spouse or domestic partner must be a resident of this state. If the surviving spouse remarries or the surviving domestic partner marries or enters into a new domestic partnership, he or she must return the special license plates to the department within fifteen days and apply for regular license plates or another type of special license plate.(5) A Pearl Harbor survivor license plate or plates may be transferred from one motor vehicle to another motor vehicle owned by the Pearl Harbor survivor or the surviving spouse or domestic partner as described in subsection (4) of this section upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director.[ 2011 c 332 § 7; 2010 c 161 § 625.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.18.275 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates.|46.18.275 - Personalized license plates.

RCW 46.18.275 Personalized license plates.(1) A registered owner may apply to the department for a personalized license plate for any vehicle required to display one or two vehicle license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon terms and conditions established by the department. The application for personalized license plates must contain the combination of letters or numbers, or both, requested by the registered owner.(2) Personalized license plates must:(a) Be the same design as standard issue license plates;(b) Consist of numbers or letters or any combination of numbers or letters;(c) Not exceed seven positions unless proposed by the department and approved by the Washington state patrol; and(d) Not contain less than one character.(3) A person who purchased personalized license plates containing three letters and three digits on or between the dates of August 9, 1971, and November 6, 1973, is not required to pay the additional annual renewal fee described in RCW 46.17.210.(4) The department shall not issue or may refuse to issue personalized license plates that:(a) Duplicate or conflict with an existing or projected vehicle license plate series or other numbering systems for records kept by the department; or(b) May carry connotations offensive to good taste and decency or which would be misleading.(5) Personalized license plates must be issued only to the registered owner of the vehicle on which they are to be displayed. The registered owner must:(a) Pay the personalized license plate fee required under RCW 46.17.210, in addition to any other fee or taxes due;(b) Renew personalized license plates annually, regardless of whether or not the vehicle on which the personalized license plates are displayed will be driven on the public highways;(c) Surrender personalized license plates that have not been renewed to the department. The failure to surrender expired personalized license plates is a traffic infraction; and(d) Immediately report to the department when personalized license plates have been transferred to another vehicle or another owner.(6) The department may establish rules as necessary to carry out this section including, but not limited to, identifying the maximum number of positions on personalized license plates for motorcycles.[ 2010 c 161 § 626.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.18.277 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates.|46.18.277 - Personalized special license plates.

RCW 46.18.277 Personalized special license plates.(1) A registered owner may purchase personalized license plates with a special license plate background for any vehicle required to display one or two vehicle license plates, excluding:(a) Amateur radio license plates;(b) Collector vehicle license plates;(c) Disabled American veteran license plates;(d) Former prisoner of war license plates;(e) Horseless carriage license plates;(f) Medal of Honor license plates;(g) Military affiliate radio system license plates;(h) Pearl Harbor survivor license plates;(i) Restored license plates; and(j) Vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW.(2) Personalized special license plates issued under this section must:(a) Consist of numbers or letters or any combination of numbers or letters;(b) Not exceed seven characters; and(c) Not contain less than one character.(3) The department may not issue or may refuse to issue personalized special license plates that:(a) Duplicate or conflict with existing or projected vehicle license plate series or other numbering systems for records kept by the department; or(b) May carry connotations offensive to good taste and decency or which would be misleading.(4) Personalized special license plates must be issued only to the registered owner of the vehicle on which they are to be displayed. The registered owner must:(a) Pay both the personalized license plate fee required under RCW 46.17.210 and the special license plate fee required under the applicable special license plate provision, in addition to any other fee or taxes due. License plate fees must be distributed as provided in chapter 46.68 RCW;(b) Renew personalized special license plates annually, regardless of whether or not the vehicle on which the personalized special license plates are displayed will be driven on the public highways;(c) Surrender personalized special license plates that have not been renewed to the department. The failure to surrender expired personalized special license plates is a traffic infraction; and(d) Immediately report to the department when personalized special license plates have been transferred to another vehicle or another owner.(5) The department may establish rules as necessary to carry out this section including, but not limited to, identifying the maximum number of positions on personalized special license plates for motorcycles.[ 2014 c 181 § 3; 2010 c 161 § 627.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.18.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates.|46.18.280 - Purple Heart license plates.

RCW 46.18.280 Purple Heart license plates.(1) A registered owner who has been awarded a Purple Heart medal by any branch of the United States armed forces, including the merchant marines and the women's air forces service pilots may apply to the department for special license plates for use on a motor vehicle required to display one or two license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon terms and conditions established by the department, and owned by the qualified applicant. The applicant must:(a) Be a resident of this state;(b) Have been wounded during one of this nation's wars or conflicts identified in RCW 41.04.005;(c) Have received an honorable discharge from the United States armed forces;(d) Provide a copy of the armed forces document showing the recipient was awarded the Purple Heart medal; and(e) Be recorded as the registered owner of the motor vehicle on which the Purple Heart license plate or plates will be displayed.(2) Purple Heart license plates must be issued without the payment of any vehicle license fees, license plate fees, motor vehicle excise taxes, and special license plate fees for one motor vehicle. For other motor vehicles, qualified applicants may purchase Purple Heart license plates for the fee required under RCW 46.17.220(17) and all other fees and taxes required by law for registering the motor vehicle.(3) Purple Heart license plates may be issued to the surviving spouse or domestic partner of a Purple Heart recipient who met the requirements in subsection (1) of this section. The surviving spouse or domestic partner must be a resident of this state. If the surviving spouse remarries or the surviving domestic partner marries or enters into a new domestic partnership, he or she must return the special license plates to the department within fifteen days and apply for regular license plates or another type of special license plate.(4) A Purple Heart license plate or plates may be transferred from one motor vehicle to another motor vehicle owned by the Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse or domestic partner as described in subsection (3) of this section upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director.[ 2019 c 139 § 1; 2016 c 31 § 1; 2011 c 332 § 8; 2010 c 161 § 628.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 c 31: "This act takes effect July 1, 2017." [ 2016 c 31 § 5.]Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.18.285 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates.|46.18.285 - Ride share license plates.

RCW 46.18.285 Ride share license plates.(1) A registered owner who uses a passenger motor vehicle for ride sharing or ride sharing for persons with special transportation needs, as defined in RCW 46.74.010, shall apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for special ride share license plates. The registered owner must qualify for the tax exemptions provided in RCW 82.08.0287, 82.12.0282, or 82.44.015, and pay the special ride share license plate fee required under RCW 46.17.220(18) when the special ride share license plates are initially issued.(2) The special ride share license plates:(a) Must be of a distinguishing separate numerical series or design as defined by the department;(b) Must be returned to the department when no longer in use or when the registered owner no longer qualifies for the tax exemptions provided in subsection (1) of this section; and(c) Are not required to be renewed annually for motor vehicles described in RCW 46.16A.170.(3) Special ride share license plates may be transferred from one motor vehicle to another motor vehicle as described in subsection (1) of this section upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director.(4) Any person who knowingly makes a false statement of a material fact in the application for a special license plate under subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 2021 c 135 § 1; 2020 c 18 § 17; 2011 c 171 § 72; 2010 c 161 § 629.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 135: "This act takes effect September 1, 2021." [ 2021 c 135 § 11.]Explanatory statement—2020 c 18: See note following RCW 43.79A.040.Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.18.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates.|46.18.290 - Square dancer license plates.

RCW 46.18.290 Square dancer license plates.A registered owner may apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for a square dancer license plate. The registered owner shall pay the special license plate fee required under *RCW 46.17.220(27), in addition to any other fee or tax required by law. The square dancer license plate may be issued in lieu of standard issue or personalized license plates for motor vehicles required to display one or two license plates, but may not be issued for vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW.[ 2020 c 18 § 18; 2011 c 332 § 9; 2010 c 161 § 630.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 46.17.220 was amended by 2020 c 129 § 1, changing subsection (27) to subsection (28), effective October 1, 2020.Explanatory statement—2020 c 18: See note following RCW 43.79A.040.Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.