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WA Rev Code § 46.16A.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.100 - Registration—Federal heavy vehicle use tax.

RCW 46.16A.100 Registration—Federal heavy vehicle use tax.The department may refuse registration of a vehicle if the applicant has failed to furnish proof, acceptable to the department, that the federal heavy vehicle use tax imposed by section 4481 of the internal revenue code of 1954 has been paid.The department may adopt rules as deemed necessary to administer this section.[ 1985 c 79 § 1. Formerly RCW 46.16.073.]
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.130 - Notice of liability insurance requirement.

RCW 46.16A.130 Notice of liability insurance requirement.The department shall notify motor vehicle owners of the liability insurance requirements described in RCW 46.30.020 through 46.30.040 at the time of issuance of an original motor vehicle registration and when the department sends a motor vehicle registration renewal notice.[ 2010 c 161 § 429; 1989 c 353 § 10. Formerly RCW 46.16.212.]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.Effective date—1989 c 353: See RCW 46.30.901.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.150 - Purchasing a vehicle with foreign plates.

RCW 46.16A.150 Purchasing a vehicle with foreign plates.A person may not purchase a vehicle displaying foreign license plates without removing and destroying the license plates unless:(1) The out-of-state vehicle is sold to a Washington resident by a resident of a jurisdiction where the license plates follow the owner;(2) The out-of-state license plates may be returned to the jurisdiction of issuance by the owner for refund purposes; or(3) For other reasons as determined by the department by rule.[ 2010 c 161 § 411; 1987 c 142 § 2. Formerly RCW 46.16.029.]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 § 46.16A.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.160 - Nonresident exemption—Reciprocity—Rules.

RCW 46.16A.160 Nonresident exemption—Reciprocity—Rules.(1) The provisions of this chapter relating to the registration of vehicles and display of license plates and registration certificates do not apply to vehicles owned by nonresidents of this state if:(a) The owner has complied with the law requiring the registration of vehicles in the names of the owners in force in the state, foreign country, territory, or federal district of residence; and(b) The license plate showing the initial or abbreviation of the name of the state, foreign country, territory, or federal district is displayed on the vehicle substantially as required in this state.(2) This section applies only if the laws of the state, foreign country, territory, or federal district of the nonresident's residence allow similar exemptions and privileges to vehicles registered under the laws of the foreign state, country, territory, or federal district.(3) Foreign businesses owning, maintaining, or operating places of business in this state and using vehicles in connection with those places of business shall comply with this chapter. Under provisions of the international registration plan, the nonmotor vehicles of member and nonmember jurisdictions that are properly based and registered in such jurisdictions have reciprocity in this state as provided in RCW 46.87.070.(4) The director may adopt and enforce rules for the registration of nonresident vehicles on a reciprocal basis and with respect to any character or class of operation.[ 2010 c 161 § 412; 1991 c 163 § 2; 1990 c 42 § 110; 1967 c 32 § 15; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.030. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 23; RRS § 6312-23; 1931 c 120 § 1; 1929 c 99 § 4; 1921 c 96 § 11; 1919 c 59 § 6; 1917 c 155 § 7; 1915 c 142 § 11; RRS § 6322. Formerly RCW 46.16.030.]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.Purpose—Effective dates—Application—Implementation—1990 c 42: See notes following RCW 46.68.090.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.175 - Exemptions from vehicle license fees—Vehicles owned by Indian tribes—Conditions.

RCW 46.16A.175 Exemptions from vehicle license fees—Vehicles owned by Indian tribes—Conditions.(1) The provisions of this chapter relating to registering vehicles by this state, including the display of license plates and registration certificates, do not apply to vehicles owned or leased by the governing body of an Indian tribe located within this state and recognized as a governmental entity by the United States department of the interior if:(a) The vehicle is used exclusively in tribal government service; (b) The vehicle has been registered under a law adopted by the tribal government; (c) License plates issued by the tribe showing the initial or abbreviation of the name of the tribe are displayed on the vehicle as required in this state; (d) The tribe has not elected to receive Washington state license plates for tribal government service vehicles as authorized in RCW 46.16A.170; and(e) If required by the department, the tribe provides the department with vehicle description and ownership information similar to that required for vehicles registered in this state, which may include the model year, make, model series, body type, type of power, vehicle identification number, and the license plate number assigned to each government service vehicle registered by that tribe.(2) This section applies only if the laws of the tribe:(a) Allow similar exemptions and privileges to all vehicles registered under the laws of this state on all tribal roads within the tribe's reservation; and(b) Do not require persons operating vehicles registered by this state to pay a registration fee or to carry or display license plates or a registration certificate issued by the tribe.[ 2010 c 161 § 408; 1986 c 30 § 2. Formerly RCW 46.16.022.]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 § 46.16A.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.180 - Registration certificates—Formats—Requirements—Penalty—Exception.

RCW 46.16A.180 Registration certificates—Formats—Requirements—Penalty—Exception.(1) A registration certificate must be:(a) Signed by the registered owner, or if a firm or corporation, the signature of one of its officers or other authorized agent, to be valid;(b) Carried in the vehicle for which it is issued; and(c) Provided to law enforcement and the department by the operator of the vehicle upon demand.(d) The registration certificate required by this section may be provided in either paper or electronic format. Acceptable electronic formats include the display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device.(2) It is unlawful for any person to operate or be in possession of a vehicle without carrying a registration certificate for the vehicle. Any person in charge of a vehicle shall, upon demand of any of the local authorities or of any police officer or of any representative of the department, permit an inspection of the vehicle registration certificate. This section does not apply to a vehicle for which registration is not required to be renewed annually and is a publicly owned vehicle marked as required under RCW 46.08.065.[ 2013 c 157 § 3; 2010 c 161 § 432; 2010 c 8 § 9014; 1986 c 18 § 16; 1979 ex.s. c 113 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 11; 1967 c 32 § 19; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.260. Prior: 1955 c 384 § 18; 1937 c 188 § 8; RRS § 6312-8. Formerly RCW 46.16.260.]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 § 46.16A.185 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.185 - Requirement for commercial motor vehicle registration certificate.

RCW 46.16A.185 Requirement for commercial motor vehicle registration certificate.The registration certificate for a commercial vehicle must include a statement that the owner or person operating a commercial vehicle must be in compliance with the requirements of the United States department of transportation federal motor carrier safety regulations contained in 49 C.F.R. Part 382.[ 2010 c 161 § 434.]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 § 46.16A.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.190 - Replacement registration certificates.

RCW 46.16A.190 Replacement registration certificates.A registered owner or the registered owner's authorized representative shall promptly apply for a duplicate registration certificate if the person is applying for a replacement license tab or windshield emblem or a registration certificate is lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed, or becomes illegible. The application for a duplicate registration certificate must include information required by the department and be accompanied by the fee required in RCW 46.17.320. The duplicate registration certificate must contain the word, "duplicate."A person recovering a registration certificate for which a duplicate has been issued shall promptly return the recovered registration certificate to the department.[ 2017 c 147 § 5; 2010 c 161 § 433; 1997 c 241 § 6. Formerly RCW 46.16.265.]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 § 46.16A.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.210 - Emblems—Material, display requirements.

RCW 46.16A.210 Emblems—Material, display requirements.License plate emblems and veteran remembrance emblems must use fully reflectorized materials designed to provide visibility at night. Emblems must be designed to be affixed to a license plate by pressure-sensitive adhesive so as not to obscure the plate identification numbers or letters.Emblems must be issued for display on the front and rear license plates. Single emblems must be issued for vehicles authorized to display one license plate.[ 2011 c 171 § 47; 1990 c 250 § 8. Formerly RCW 46.16.327.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.Effective dates—1990 c 250 §§ 1-13: See note following RCW 10.05.060.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.215 - Military emblems—Fees.

RCW 46.16A.215 Military emblems—Fees.(1) The director may adopt fees to be charged by the department for emblems issued by the department under RCW 46.18.295.(2) The fee for each remembrance emblem and military service award emblem issued under RCW 46.18.295 shall be in an amount sufficient to offset the costs of production of remembrance emblems and military service award emblems and the administration of that program by the department plus an amount for use by the department of veterans affairs, not to exceed a total fee of twenty-five dollars per emblem.(3) The veterans' emblem account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts by the department from the issuance of remembrance emblems and military service award emblems under RCW 46.18.295 shall be deposited into this fund. Expenditures from the fund may be used only for the costs of production of remembrance emblems and military service award emblems and administration of the program by the department of licensing, with the balance used only by the department of veterans affairs for projects that pay tribute to those living veterans and to those who have died defending freedom in our nation's wars and conflicts and for the upkeep and operations of existing memorials, as well as for planning, acquiring land for, and constructing future memorials. Only the director of licensing, the director of veterans affairs, or their designees may authorize expenditures from the fund. The fund is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for expenditures.[ 2012 c 69 § 2; 2011 c 171 § 48; 1994 c 194 § 5; 1990 c 250 § 9. Formerly RCW 46.16.332.]NOTES:Effective date—2012 c 69: See note following RCW 46.18.295.Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.Effective dates—1990 c 250 §§ 1-13: See note following RCW 10.05.060.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.220 - Rules.

RCW 46.16A.220 Rules.The director may make and enforce rules to implement this chapter.[ 1986 c 30 § 4. Formerly RCW 46.16.276.]
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.230 - Tribal license plates and vehicle registration—Compacts.

RCW 46.16A.230 Tribal license plates and vehicle registration—Compacts.(1) The governor may enter into compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes principally located within this state concerning the licensing and registration of tribal government and tribal member-owned vehicles with tribal license plates issued by the department.(2) Each compact entered into under this section must contain the following provisions:(a) The design of a tribal license plate shall be determined by the compacting tribe, except that the design must be readable by toll collection facilities and configured in a manner allowing for electronic distribution through state and national law enforcement databases;(b) Tribal license plate recipients must pay all applicable taxes, fees, and vehicle tolls, except that the compacting tribe may pay these expenses on behalf of its enrolled members as provided in the compact;(c) That the eligibility for a tribal license plate is limited to tribal governments and enrolled members of the compacting tribe who reside in the state, and that the compact may address additional requirements;(d) Information regarding a vehicle that has been issued a tribal license plate, including vehicle description and ownership information, be maintained in the department's recordkeeping systems.(3) Each compact must also address the following subjects:(a) The department's administrative costs for issuing tribal license plates and maintaining information regarding vehicles that have been issued tribal license plates;(b) Information sharing between the department and the compacting tribe;(c) The process for applying for and receiving tribal license plates; and(d) Dispute resolution, including the use of mediation or other nonjudicial process.(4) The governor may delegate the power to negotiate compacts under this section to the department.[ 2020 c 118 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.300 - Temporary permits—Authority—Dealer fees—Secure system.

RCW 46.16A.300 Temporary permits—Authority—Dealer fees—Secure system.(1) The department may authorize vehicle dealers properly licensed under chapters 46.09, 46.10, and 46.70 RCW to issue temporary permits to operate vehicles under rules adopted by the department.(2) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall collect the fee required under RCW 46.17.400(1)(a) for each temporary permit application sold to an authorized vehicle dealer.(3) The payment of vehicle license fees to an authorized dealer is considered payment to the state of Washington.(4) The department shall provide access to a secure system that allows temporary permits issued by vehicle dealers properly licensed under chapters 46.09, 46.10, and 46.70 RCW to be generated and printed on demand. By July 1, 2011, all such permits must be generated using the designated system.[ 2010 c 161 § 415; 2008 c 51 § 1; 2007 c 155 § 1; 1990 c 198 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 23; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.045. Prior: 1959 c 66 § 1. Formerly RCW 46.16.045.]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.Effective date—2007 c 155: "This act takes effect August 1, 2007." [ 2007 c 155 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.305 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.305 - Temporary permits—Application form and contents—Display and duration—Application fee.

RCW 46.16A.305 Temporary permits—Application form and contents—Display and duration—Application fee.(1) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director may grant a temporary permit to operate a vehicle for which an application for registration has been made. The application for a temporary permit must be made by the owner or the owner's representative to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director on a form furnished by the department and must contain:(a) A full description of the vehicle, including its make, model, vehicle identification number, and type of body;(b) The name and address of the applicant;(c) The date of application; and(d) Other information that the department may require.(2) Temporary permits must:(a) Be consecutively numbered;(b) Be displayed where it is visible from outside of the vehicle, such as on the inside left side of the rear window; and(c) Remain on the vehicle only until the receipt of permanent license plates.(3) The application must be accompanied by the fee required under RCW 46.17.400(1)(b).[ 2010 c 161 § 416; 2010 c 8 § 9011; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.047. Prior: 1959 c 66 § 2. Formerly RCW 46.16.047.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2010 c 8 § 9011 and by 2010 c 161 § 416, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).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 § 46.16A.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.330 - Farm vehicle trip permits—Restrictions and requirements—Fee—Rules.

RCW 46.16A.330 Farm vehicle trip permits—Restrictions and requirements—Fee—Rules.(1) The owner of a farm vehicle registered under RCW 46.16A.425 purchasing a monthly registration under RCW 46.16A.455(5) may operate the farm vehicle under the authority of a farm vehicle trip permit if:(a) There is less than one full month remaining in the first month of the registration; or(b) A previously issued monthly registration has expired.(2) A vehicle operating under the authority of a farm vehicle trip permit is subject to all laws and rules affecting the operation of similar vehicles in this state. The licensed gross weight of a vehicle operating under a farm vehicle trip permit may not exceed eighty thousand pounds for a combination of vehicles or forty thousand pounds for a single unit vehicle with three or more axles.(3) Each farm vehicle trip permit authorizes the operation of a single vehicle at the maximum legal weight limit for the vehicle for thirty days, beginning with the day of first use. No more than four farm vehicle trip permits may be used for any one vehicle in any twelve-month period. Every farm vehicle trip permit must:(a) Identify the vehicle for which it is issued;(b) Be completed in its entirety;(c) Be signed by the operator before operation of the vehicle on the public highways of this state;(d) Not be altered or corrected. Altering or correcting data on the farm vehicle trip permit invalidates the permit; and(e) Be displayed on the vehicle to which it is issued as required by the department.(4) Farm vehicle trip permits may be obtained from the department, county auditors or other agents, or subagents appointed by the director for the fee provided in RCW 46.17.400(1)(c). Exchanges, credits, or refunds may not be given for farm vehicle trip permits after they have been purchased.(5) The department may adopt rules as it deems necessary to administer this section.[ 2010 c 161 § 426; 2009 c 452 § 1; 2006 c 337 § 3; 2005 c 314 § 206. Formerly RCW 46.16.162.]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.Effective dates—2005 c 314 §§ 110 and 201-206: See note following RCW 46.68.035.Application—2005 c 314 §§ 201-206, 301, and 302: See note following RCW 46.68.035.Part headings not law—2005 c 314: See note following RCW 46.68.035.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.340 - Temporary permits for nonresident members of armed forces—Fee—Rules.

RCW 46.16A.340 Temporary permits for nonresident members of armed forces—Fee—Rules.(1) A nonresident member of the armed forces of the United States may apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for a temporary permit for a recently purchased motor vehicle. The permit:(a) Allows the motor vehicle to be used in Washington state while the owner applies for out-of-state registration;(b) Is valid for forty-five days; and(c) Must be carried on the motor vehicle so that it is clearly visible from outside of the motor vehicle.(2) A person applying for the forty-five day permit provided in subsection (1) of this section is not subject to sales and use taxes or motor vehicle excise taxes during or after the forty-five day period of the permit unless the motor vehicle is:(a) Still in Washington state after the forty-five day period of the permit; or(b) Returned to Washington state within one year after the forty-five day permit has expired.(3) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall collect the fee required under RCW 46.17.400(1)(d) when issuing the forty-five day permit described in this section.(4) The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Those rules may require proof that the nonresident member of the armed forces of the United States qualifies for the forty-five day permit before the permit may be issued.[ 2010 c 161 § 435; 1979 c 158 § 141; 1967 c 202 § 4. Formerly RCW 46.16.460.]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.