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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.16A - Registration. › 46.16A.410 - Commercial motor vehicles.

RCW 46.16A.410
Commercial motor vehicles.
(1) The department shall refuse to register a commercial motor vehicle that is owned by a motor carrier subject to RCW 46.32.080, 46.87.294, and 46.87.296 upon notification to the department by the Washington state patrol or the federal motor carrier safety administration that an out-of-service order has been placed on the department of transportation number issued to the motor carrier.
(2) The department shall revoke the vehicle registration of all commercial motor vehicles that are owned by a motor carrier subject to RCW 46.32.080, upon notification to the department by the Washington state patrol or the federal motor carrier safety administration that an out-of-service order has been placed on the department of transportation number issued to the motor carrier. The revocation must remain in effect until the department has been notified by the Washington state patrol that the out-of-service order has been rescinded.
(3) Except as provided in subsections (4) and (5) of this section, by June 30, 2009, any original or renewal application for registration of a commercial motor vehicle that is owned by a motor carrier subject to RCW 46.32.080 that is submitted to the department must be accompanied by:
(a) The department of transportation number issued to the motor carrier; and
(b) The federal taxpayer identification number of the motor carrier.
(4) By June 30, 2010, the requirements of subsection (3) of this section apply to any original or renewal application that is submitted to the department for registration of a commercial motor vehicle that is to be operated by an entity with authority under chapter 81.66, 81.68, 81.70, or 81.77 RCW, or by a household goods carrier with authority under chapter 81.80 RCW.
(5) By June 30, 2012, the requirements of subsection (3) of this section apply to any original or renewal application that is submitted to the department for registration of a commercial motor vehicle that is owned by a motor carrier subject to RCW 46.32.080, and that has a gross vehicle weight rating of 7,258 kilograms (16,001 pounds) or more.
[ 2009 c 46 § 5; 2007 c 419 § 5. Formerly RCW 46.16.615.]
NOTES:
Findings—Short title—2007 c 419: See notes following RCW 46.16A.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.16A - Registration. › 46.16A.420 - Farm vehicles—Farm exempt decal—Fee—Rules.

RCW 46.16A.420
Farm vehicles—Farm exempt decal—Fee—Rules.
(1) A farmer shall apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for a farm exempt decal for a farm vehicle if the farm vehicle is exempt under RCW 46.16A.080(3). The farm exempt decal:
(a) Allows the farm vehicle to be operated on public highways as identified under RCW 46.16A.080(3);
(b) Must be displayed on the farm vehicle so that it is clearly visible from outside of the farm vehicle;
(c) Must identify that the farm vehicle is exempt from the registration requirements of this chapter; and
(d) Must be visible from the rear of the farm vehicle. This requirement for a farm exempt decal to be visible from the rear of the vehicle applies only to farm exempt decals issued after July 28, 2013.
(2) A farmer or the farmer's representative must apply for a farm exempt decal on a form furnished or approved by the department. The application must show:
(a) The name and address of the person who is the owner of the vehicle;
(b) A full description of the vehicle, including its make, model, year, the motor number or the vehicle identification number if the vehicle is a motor vehicle, or the serial number if the vehicle is a trailer;
(c) The purpose for which the vehicle is principally used;
(d) The place where the farm vehicle is principally used or garaged; and
(e) Other information as required by the department upon application.
(3) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall collect the fee required under RCW 46.17.325 when issuing a farm exempt decal.
(4) A farm exempt decal may not be renewed. The status as an exempt vehicle continues until suspended or revoked for misuse, or when the vehicle is no longer used as a farm vehicle.
(5) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.
[ 2013 c 299 § 1. Prior: 2010 c 161 § 409; 2010 c 8 § 9010; 1979 c 158 § 139; 1967 c 202 § 3. Formerly RCW 46.16.025.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.16A - Registration. › 46.16A.428 - Intermittent-use trailers—Permanent registration—Penalty—License plates—Definition—Rules.

RCW 46.16A.428
Intermittent-use trailers—Permanent registration—Penalty—License plates—Definition—Rules.
(1) A trailer in good working order that has a scale weight of two thousand pounds or less and is used only for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, and parades, and for occasional pleasure use, is considered an intermittent-use trailer and may be issued a permanent registration. To be eligible to receive a permanent registration, the registered owner of the intermittent-use trailer must:
(a) Apply for a permanent registration with the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director; and
(b) Pay the fee required under RCW 46.17.345.
(2) A trailer with a permanent registration under this section is exempt from annual registration renewal under RCW 46.16A.110.
(3) The permanent registration under this section expires when the trailer changes ownership, is permanently removed from the state, or is otherwise disposed of.
(4) A person in violation of this section is subject to a traffic infraction with a maximum fine of one hundred fifty dollars including all other applicable assessments and fees.
(5) An intermittent-use trailer:
(a) Must display a standard license plate;
(b) Is not eligible for personalization; and
(c) May not display a special license plate.
(6) In lieu of displaying a standard issue license plate required in subsection (5)(a) of this section, a person applying for a permanent registration under this section may apply to the department to display a license plate that was issued by the department the year that the intermittent-use trailer was manufactured.
(7) For purposes of this section, "occasional pleasure use" means use that is not general or daily, but seasonal or sporadic and not more than once per week on average. "Occasional pleasure use" does not mean (a) being held for rent to the public or (b) use for commercial or business purposes.
(8) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.
[ 2015 c 200 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 200: "This act takes effect January 1, 2017." [ 2015 c 200 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.16A - Registration. › 46.16A.435 - Off-road motorcycles—Declaration required—Contents.

RCW 46.16A.435
Off-road motorcycles—Declaration required—Contents.
(1) The department shall establish a declaration subject to the requirements of chapter 5.50 RCW, which must be submitted by an off-road motorcycle owner when applying for on-road registration of the off-road motorcycle. In order to be registered for on-road use, an off-road motorcycle must travel on two wheels with a seat designed to be straddled by the operator and with handlebar-type steering control.
(2) Registration for on-road use of an off-road motorcycle is prohibited for dune buggies, snowmobiles, trimobiles, mopeds, pocket bikes, motor vehicles registered by the department, side-by-sides, utility vehicles, grey-market vehicles, off-road three-wheeled vehicles, and, as determined by the department, any other vehicles that were not originally certified by the manufacturer for use on public roads.
(3) The declaration must include the following:
(a) Documentation of a safety inspection to be completed by a licensed motorcycle dealer or repair shop in the state of Washington that must outline the vehicle information and certify that all off-road to on-road motorcycle equipment as required under RCW 46.61.705 meets the requirements outlined in state and federal law;
(b) Documentation that the licensed motorcycle dealer or repair shop did not charge more than one hundred dollars per safety inspection and that the entire safety inspection fee is paid directly and only to the licensed motorcycle dealer or repair shop;
(c) A statement that the licensed motorcycle dealer or repair shop is entitled to the full amount charged for the motorcycle safety inspection;
(d) A vehicle identification number verification that must be completed by a licensed motorcycle dealer or repair shop in the state of Washington; and
(e) A release signed by the owner of the off-road motorcycle and verified by the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director that releases the state from any liability and outlines that the owner understands that the original off-road motorcycle was not manufactured for on-road use and that it has been modified for use on public roads.
(4) The department must track off-road motorcycles in a separate registration category for reporting purposes.
[ 2019 c 232 § 20; 2011 c 121 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 121: See note following RCW 46.04.363.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.16A - Registration. › 46.16A.440 - Private use, single-axle trailers—Reduced license fee.

RCW 46.16A.440
Private use, single-axle trailers—Reduced license fee.
Private use single-axle trailers of two thousand pounds scale weight or less may qualify for a reduced vehicle license fee described in RCW 46.17.350(1)(k). To qualify for the reduced vehicle license fee:
(1) The trailer must be operated upon public highways;
(2) The vehicle license fee must be collected annually for each registration year or fraction of a registration year; and
(3) The trailer must be operated for personal use of the owner and not held for rental to the public or used in any commercial or business endeavor.
[ 2010 c 161 § 421; 2006 c 337 § 2; 2005 c 314 § 203. Formerly RCW 46.16.086.]
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.
Boat trailer fee: RCW 46.17.305.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.16A - Registration. › 46.16A.445 - Street rod or custom vehicles.

RCW 46.16A.445
Street rod or custom vehicles.
A vehicle registration issued to a street rod or custom vehicle under this chapter need not be an initial vehicle registration for that vehicle.
[ 2011 c 114 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 114: See note following RCW 46.04.572.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.16A - Registration. › 46.16A.450 - Trailers—Permanent license plates and registration—Penalty—Rules.

RCW 46.16A.450
Trailers—Permanent license plates and registration—Penalty—Rules.
(1) Trailers that are towed in combination with a truck, motor truck, truck tractor, road tractor, or tractor and used to transport loads in excess of forty thousand pounds combined gross weight may be issued a permanent license plate and registration. The permanent license plate and registration is valid until the trailer is sold, permanently removed from the state, or otherwise disposed of by the registered owner. The owner of the trailer shall:
(a) Apply for the permanent license plate and registration with the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent;
(b) Pay the combination trailer license plate fee required under RCW 46.17.250 in addition to any other fee or taxes due by law; and
(c) Return the license plate and registration certificate to the department if the trailer is sold, permanently removed from the state, or otherwise disposed of.
(2) The permanent license plate and registration authorized in subsection (1) of this section may not be issued to trailers that haul logs.
(3) A violation of this section or misuse of a permanent license plate may subject the registered owner to prosecution or denial, or both, of future permanent registration of any trailer.
(4) The department may adopt rules to implement this section for leased vehicles and other applications as necessary.
[ 2010 c 161 § 418; 1998 c 321 § 32 (Referendum Bill No. 49, approved November 3, 1998); 1993 c 123 § 4. Formerly RCW 46.16.068.]
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—Severability—1998 c 321: See notes following RCW 82.14.045.
Contingent effective dates—1998 c 321 §§ 23-42: See note following RCW 35.58.410.
Effective date of 1993 c 102 and c 123—1993 sp.s. c 23: See note following RCW 46.16A.455.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.16A - Registration. › 46.16A.460 - Motorcycles and snow bikes—Concurrent, separate registrations—Declaration required—Department may adopt rules.

RCW 46.16A.460
Motorcycles and snow bikes—Concurrent, separate registrations—Declaration required—Department may adopt rules.
(1) It is the intent of the legislature to create a concurrent licensing process to allow the owner of a motorcycle to maintain concurrent but separate registrations for the vehicle, for use as a motorcycle and for use as a snow bike.
(2) The department shall allow the owner of a motorcycle to maintain concurrent licenses for the vehicle for use as a motorcycle and for use as a snow bike. When the vehicle is registered as a motorcycle, the terms of the registration are those under this chapter that apply to motorcycles, including applicable fees. When the vehicle is registered as a snow bike, the terms of the registration are those under chapter 46.10 RCW that apply to snowmobiles, including applicable fees.
(3) The department shall establish a declaration subject to the requirements of *RCW 9A.72.085, which must be submitted by the motorcycle owner when initially applying for a snowmobile registration under chapter 46.10 RCW for the use of the converted motorcycle as a snow bike. The declaration must include a statement signed by the owner that a motorcycle that had been previously converted to a snow bike must conform with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards and state standards while in use as a motorcycle upon public roads, streets, or highways. Once submitted by the motorcycle owner, the declaration is valid until the vehicle is sold or the title is otherwise transferred.
(4) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.
[ 2019 c 262 § 1.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 9A.72.085 was repealed by 2019 c 232 § 6, effective July 1, 2021.
Effective date—2019 c 262: "This act takes effect September 1, 2019." [ 2019 c 262 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.16A - Registration. › 46.16A.500 - Liability of operator, owner, lessee for violations.

RCW 46.16A.500
Liability of operator, owner, lessee for violations.
Both a person operating a vehicle with the express or implied permission of the owner and the owner of the vehicle are responsible for any act or omission that is declared unlawful in this chapter. The primary responsibility is the owner's.
If the person operating the vehicle at the time of the unlawful act or omission is not the owner of the vehicle, the operator may accept the citation and execute the promise to appear on behalf of the owner.
[ 2010 c 161 § 436; 1980 c 104 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 69 § 2. Formerly RCW 46.16.500.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.16A - Registration. › 46.16A.510 - Immunity from liability for issuing a vehicle registration or license plates to nonroadworthy vehicle.

RCW 46.16A.510
Immunity from liability for issuing a vehicle registration or license plates to nonroadworthy vehicle.
The director, the state of Washington, and its political subdivisions are immune from civil liability arising from the issuance of a vehicle registration or license plates to a nonroadworthy vehicle.
[ 2011 c 171 § 51; 1986 c 186 § 5. Formerly RCW 46.16.012.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.16A - Registration. › 46.16A.520 - Allowing unauthorized person to drive—Penalty.

RCW 46.16A.520
Allowing unauthorized person to drive—Penalty.
It is unlawful for any person in whose name a vehicle is registered knowingly to permit another person to drive the vehicle when the other person is not authorized to do so under the laws of this state. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
[ 1987 c 388 § 10. Formerly RCW 46.16.011.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 388: See note following RCW 46.20.342.
Allowing unauthorized child to drive: RCW 46.20.024.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.16A - Registration. › 46.16A.530 - Unlawful to carry passengers for hire without vehicle registration.

RCW 46.16A.530
Unlawful to carry passengers for hire without vehicle registration.
It is unlawful for the owner or operator of any vehicle not registered annually for hire or as an auto stage and for which additional seating capacity fee as required by this chapter has not been paid, to carry passengers therein for hire.
[ 2011 c 171 § 52; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.180. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 20; RRS § 6312-20. Formerly RCW 46.16.180.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.16A - Registration. › 46.16A.540 - Overloading registered capacity—Additional registration—Penalties—Exceptions.

RCW 46.16A.540
Overloading registered capacity—Additional registration—Penalties—Exceptions.
It is a traffic infraction for any person to operate, or cause, permit, or suffer to be operated upon a public highway of this state any bus, auto stage, motor truck, truck tractor, or tractor, with passengers, or with a maximum gross weight, in excess of that for which the motor vehicle or combination is registered.
Any person who operates or causes to be operated upon a public highway of this state any motor truck, truck tractor, or tractor with a maximum gross weight in excess of the maximum gross weight for which the vehicle is registered shall be deemed to have set a new maximum gross weight and shall, in addition to any penalties otherwise provided, be required to purchase a new registration covering the new maximum gross weight, and any failure to secure such new registration is a traffic infraction. No such person may be permitted or required to purchase the new registration for a gross weight or combined gross weight which would exceed the maximum gross weight or combined gross weight allowed by law. This section does not apply to for hire vehicles, buses, or auto stages operating principally within cities and towns.
[ 2011 c 171 § 53; 1986 c 18 § 13; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 47; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.140. Prior: 1955 c 384 § 16; 1951 c 269 § 18; 1937 c 188 § 25, part; RRS § 6312-25, part. Formerly RCW 46.16.140.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.16A - Registration. › 46.16A.545 - Overloading registered capacity—Penalties.

RCW 46.16A.545
Overloading registered capacity—Penalties.
Any person violating any of the provisions of RCW 46.16A.540 shall, upon a first offense, pay a penalty of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than fifty dollars; upon a second offense pay a penalty of not less than fifty dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, and in addition the court may suspend the registration certificate of the vehicle for not more than thirty days; upon a third and subsequent offense pay a penalty of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than two hundred dollars, and in addition the court shall suspend the registration certificate of the vehicle for not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days.
Upon ordering the suspension of any registration certificate, the court or judge shall forthwith secure the registration certificate and mail it to the director.
[ 2011 c 171 § 54; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 48; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 § 5; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.145. Prior: 1951 c 269 § 19; 1937 c 188 § 25, part; RRS § 6312-25, part. Formerly RCW 46.16.145.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.
Effective dates—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64: See notes following RCW 46.16A.455.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.005 - Filing fees.

RCW 46.17.005
Filing fees.
(1) A person who applies for a vehicle registration or for any other right to operate a vehicle on the highways of this state shall pay a four dollar and fifty cent filing fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law.
(2) A person who applies for a certificate of title shall pay a five dollar and fifty cent filing fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law.
(3) The filing fees established in this section must be distributed under RCW 46.68.400.
[ 2019 c 417 § 3; 2010 c 161 § 501.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2019 c 417: See note following RCW 46.17.040.
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.025 - License service fee.

RCW 46.17.025
License service fee. (Effective until October 1, 2023.)
(1) A person who applies for a vehicle registration or for any other right to operate a vehicle on the highways of this state shall pay a 50 cent license service fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The license service fee must be distributed under RCW 46.68.220.
(2) A vehicle registered under RCW 46.16A.455 or 46.17.330 is not subject to the license service fee, except for a vehicle registered under RCW 46.16A.455(3).
(3) The revenue from the license service fee imposed on vehicles registered under RCW 46.16A.455(3) must be deposited in the move ahead WA account created in RCW 46.68.510.
[ 2022 c 182 § 208; 2010 c 161 § 503.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Applicability—2022 c 182 §§ 207 and 208: See note following RCW 46.17.015.
Intent—2022 c 182: See note following RCW 70A.65.240.
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.
(1) A person who applies for a vehicle registration or for any other right to operate a vehicle on the highways of this state shall pay a 50 cent license service fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The license service fee must be distributed under RCW 46.68.220.
(2) A vehicle registered under RCW 46.16A.455 or 46.17.330 is not subject to the license service fee, except for a vehicle subject to the fee under RCW 46.17.355.
(3) The revenue generated from subsection (2) of this section must be deposited in the move ahead WA account created in RCW 46.68.510.
[ 2023 c 431 § 3; 2022 c 182 § 208; 2010 c 161 § 503.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 431 §§ 2 and 3: See note following RCW 46.17.015.
Intent—2023 c 431: See note following RCW 46.17.015.
Effective date—Applicability—2022 c 182 §§ 207 and 208: See note following RCW 46.17.015.
Intent—2022 c 182: See note following RCW 70A.65.240.
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.030 - Parking ticket surcharge.

RCW 46.17.030
Parking ticket surcharge.
The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require a person who applies for a vehicle registration for a vehicle subject to RCW 46.16A.120 to pay a fifteen dollar parking ticket surcharge. The fifteen dollar surcharge must be distributed under RCW 46.68.445.
[ 2010 c 161 § 504.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.050 - Fees associated with a report of sale.

RCW 46.17.050
Fees associated with a report of sale.
(1) Until June 30, 2017, before accepting a report of sale filed under RCW 46.12.650(2), the county auditor or other agent or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay:
(a) The filing fee under RCW 46.17.005(1), the license plate technology fee under RCW 46.17.015, and the license service fee under RCW 46.17.025 to the county auditor or other agent; and
(b) The service fee under RCW 46.17.040(1)(b) to the subagent.
(2)(a) Beginning July 1, 2017, before accepting a report of sale filed under RCW 46.12.650(2), the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay the filing fee under RCW 46.17.005(1), the license plate technology fee under RCW 46.17.015, the license service fee under RCW 46.17.025, and the service fee under RCW 46.17.040(1)(b).
(b) Service fees collected under (a) of this subsection by the department or county auditor or other agent appointed by the director must be credited to the capital vessel replacement account under RCW 47.60.322.
[ 2017 c 147 § 12; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 211; 2014 c 59 § 3; 2010 c 161 § 505.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.
Application—2014 c 59: See note following RCW 47.60.322.
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.060 - Fees associated with a transitional ownership record.

RCW 46.17.060
Fees associated with a transitional ownership record.
(1) Until June 30, 2017, before accepting a transitional ownership record filed under RCW 46.12.660, the county auditor or other agent or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay:
(a) The filing fee under RCW 46.17.005(1), the license plate technology fee under RCW 46.17.015, and the license service fee under RCW 46.17.025 to the county auditor or other agent; and
(b) The service fee under RCW 46.17.040(1)(b) to the subagent.
(2)(a) Beginning July 1, 2017, before accepting a transitional ownership record filed under RCW 46.12.660, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay the filing fee under RCW 46.17.005(1), the license plate technology fee under RCW 46.17.015, the license service fee under RCW 46.17.025, and the service fee under RCW 46.17.040(1)(b).
(b) Service fees collected under (a) of this subsection by the department or county auditor or other agent appointed by the director must be credited to the capital vessel replacement account under RCW 47.60.322.
[ 2017 c 147 § 13; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 212; 2014 c 59 § 4; 2010 c 161 § 507.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.
Application—2014 c 59: See note following RCW 47.60.322.
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.100 - Application fee.

RCW 46.17.100
Application fee.
Before accepting an application for a certificate of title as required in this title, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a fifteen dollar application fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law.
(1) Five dollars of the certificate of title application fee must be distributed under RCW 46.68.020.
(2) Ten dollars of the certificate of title application fee must be credited to the transportation 2003 account (nickel account) created in RCW 46.68.280.
[ 2012 c 74 § 1; 2010 c 161 § 508.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 74 §§ 1-12: "Sections 1 through 12 of this act take effect October 1, 2012." [ 2012 c 74 § 17.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.110 - Emergency medical services fee.

RCW 46.17.110
Emergency medical services fee.
(1) Before accepting an application for a certificate of title for a motor vehicle as required in this title, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a six dollar and fifty cent emergency medical services fee for the following transactions:
(a) All retail sales or leases of any new or used motor vehicles; and
(b) Original and transfer certificate of title transactions.
(2) The emergency medical services fee:
(a) Is not considered a violation of RCW 46.70.180(2);
(b) Does not apply to motor vehicles declared a total loss by an insurer or self-insurer unless an application for certificate of title is made to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director after the declaration of total loss; and
(c) Must be distributed under RCW 46.68.440.
[ 2010 c 161 § 509.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.120 - Stolen vehicle check fee—Exemption.

RCW 46.17.120
Stolen vehicle check fee—Exemption.
(1) Before accepting an application for a certificate of title for a vehicle previously registered in any other state or country, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a fee of $50.
(a) $15 of the fee required by this section must be distributed under RCW 46.68.020.
(b) $35 of the fee required by this section must be deposited in the move ahead WA account created in RCW 46.68.510.
(2) Beginning July 1, 2026, before accepting an application for a certificate of title for a vehicle previously registered in any other state or country, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay, in addition to the fee specified in subsection (1) of this section, a fee of $25 which must be deposited in the move ahead WA account created in RCW 46.68.510.
(3) An applicant is exempt from the fees specified in this section if the applicant previously registered the vehicle in Washington state and maintained ownership of the vehicle while registered in another state or country.
[ 2022 c 182 § 203; 2020 c 239 § 1; 2010 c 161 § 513.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2022 c 182: See notes following RCW 70A.65.240.
Effective date—2020 c 239: "This act takes effect July 1, 2020." [ 2020 c 239 § 2.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.130 - Vehicle identification number inspection fee.

RCW 46.17.130
Vehicle identification number inspection fee.
Before accepting an application for a certificate of title, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require an applicant to pay a $65 inspection fee if an inspection of the vehicle was completed by the Washington state patrol. The inspection fee must be distributed under RCW 46.68.410.
[ 2023 c 139 § 1; 2010 c 161 § 514.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 139: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2023." [ 2023 c 139 § 3.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.135 - Vehicle identification number reassignment fee.

RCW 46.17.135
Vehicle identification number reassignment fee.
Before accepting an application for a certificate of title, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require an applicant to pay a five dollar vehicle identification number reassignment fee if the Washington state patrol has reassigned an identification number as authorized under RCW 46.12.560. The reassignment fee must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070.
[ 2010 c 161 § 515.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.140 - Late transfer of title penalty.

RCW 46.17.140
Late transfer of title penalty.
The penalty for a late transfer under *RCW 46.12.650(7) is fifty dollars assessed on the sixteenth day after the date of delivery and two dollars for each additional day thereafter, but the total penalty must not exceed one hundred twenty-five dollars. The penalty must be distributed under RCW 46.68.020.
[ 2012 c 74 § 2; 2010 c 161 § 512.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 46.12.650 was amended by 2023 c 273 § 1, changing subsection (7) to subsection (8).
Effective date—2012 c 74 §§ 1-12: See note following RCW 46.17.100.
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.150 - Manufactured home title transfer fee.

RCW 46.17.150
Manufactured home title transfer fee.
Before accepting an application for a transfer of certificate of title for a new or used manufactured home as required in this title and chapter 65.20 RCW, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a fifteen dollar fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The fifteen dollar fee must be forwarded to the state treasurer, who shall deposit the fee in the manufactured home installation training account created in RCW 43.22A.100.
[ 2011 c 158 § 4; 2010 c 161 § 510.]
NOTES:
Transfer of residual funds to manufactured home installation training account—2011 c 158: See note following RCW 43.22A.100.
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.155 - Manufactured home transaction fee.

RCW 46.17.155
Manufactured home transaction fee.
(1) Before accepting an application for a certificate of title for an original or transfer manufactured home transaction as required in this title or chapter 65.20 RCW, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a fee, in accordance with subsection (4) of this section, in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law if the manufactured home:
(a) Is located in a mobile home park;
(b) Is one year old or older; and
(c) Is new or ownership changes, excluding changes that involve adding or deleting spouse or domestic partner coregistered owners or legal owners.
(2) The fee amount established in subsection (4) of this section must be forwarded to the state treasurer, who shall deposit the fee in the manufactured/mobile home park relocation fund created in RCW 59.21.050.
(3) The department and the state treasurer may adopt rules necessary to carry out this section.
(4) The amount of the fee that the department must collect must be 0.25 percent of the sale price of the manufactured home, but in no case may the fee be less than one hundred dollars or greater than five hundred dollars.
[ 2019 c 390 § 6; 2010 c 161 § 511.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2019 c 390: See note following RCW 59.21.005.
Tax preference performance statement and expiration—2019 c 390: See note following RCW 84.36.560.
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.160 - Quick title service fee.

RCW 46.17.160
Quick title service fee.
Before accepting an application for a quick title of a vehicle under RCW 46.12.555, the department, participating county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a fifty dollar quick title service fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The quick title service fee must be distributed under RCW 46.68.025.
[ 2011 c 326 § 2.]
NOTES:
Application—Effective date—2011 c 326: See notes following RCW 46.12.555.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.210 - Personalized license plate fees.

RCW 46.17.210
Personalized license plate fees.
In addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon application for a vehicle registration under chapter 46.16A RCW, the holder of a personalized license plate shall pay an initial fee of fifty-two dollars and forty-two dollars for each renewal. The personalized license plate fee must be distributed as provided in RCW 46.68.435.
[ 2013 c 329 § 6; 2011 c 171 § 57; 2010 c 161 § 520.]
NOTES:
Application—2013 c 329 § 6: "Section 6 of this act applies only to vehicle registrations that are due or become due on or after October 1, 2013." [ 2013 c 329 § 7.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.230 - Replacement license tab and windshield emblem fee.

RCW 46.17.230
Replacement license tab and windshield emblem fee.
Before accepting an application for a replacement license tab or windshield emblem, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall charge a fifty cent fee for each tab or windshield emblem. The license tab or windshield emblem replacement fee must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070. A replacement tab or emblem may be issued under this section only in conjunction with an application for a duplicate registration certificate under RCW 46.16A.190.
[ 2017 c 147 § 6; 2011 c 171 § 59; 2010 c 161 § 519.]
NOTES:
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.240 - Government vehicle license plate fee.

RCW 46.17.240
Government vehicle license plate fee.
State agencies, political subdivisions, Indian tribes, and the United States government, except foreign governments or international bodies, shall pay a fee of two dollars for a license plate or plates for each vehicle when the department assigns license plates for further assignment by the entity.
[ 2010 c 161 § 517.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.250 - Combination trailer license plate fee.

RCW 46.17.250
Combination trailer license plate fee.
Before accepting an application for a combination trailer license plate authorized under RCW 46.16A.450, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require an applicant to pay a thirty-six dollar license plate fee. The thirty-six dollar license plate fee must be deposited and distributed under RCW 46.68.035.
[ 2010 c 161 § 516.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.305 - Boat trailer fee.

RCW 46.17.305
Boat trailer fee.
Before accepting an application for a vehicle registration for a boat trailer, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a three dollar aquatic weed fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The three dollar fee must be deposited in the freshwater aquatic weeds account created in RCW 43.21A.650.
[ 2010 c 161 § 522.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.310 - Change of class fee.

RCW 46.17.310
Change of class fee.
Before accepting an application for a change of class as required under RCW 46.16A.200(6), the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a one dollar fee. The one dollar fee must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070.
[ 2010 c 161 § 523.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.315 - Commercial vehicle safety enforcement fee.

RCW 46.17.315
Commercial vehicle safety enforcement fee.
(1) Before accepting an application for a motor vehicle base plated in the state of Washington that is subject to highway inspections and compliance reviews by the Washington state patrol under RCW 46.32.080 or the international registration plan if base plated in a foreign jurisdiction, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a sixteen dollar commercial vehicle safety enforcement fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The sixteen dollar fee:
(a) Must be apportioned for those vehicles operating interstate and registered under the international registration plan;
(b) Does not apply to trailers; and
(c) Is not refundable when the motor vehicle is no longer subject to RCW 46.32.080.
(2) The department may deduct an amount equal to the cost of administering the program. All remaining fees must be deposited with the state treasurer and credited to the state patrol highway account of the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070.
[ 2011 c 171 § 60; 2010 c 161 § 524.]
NOTES:
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.320 - Duplicate registration fees.

RCW 46.17.320
Duplicate registration fees.
Before accepting an application for a duplicate registration as required under RCW 46.16A.190, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a one dollar and twenty-five cent fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The one dollar and twenty-five cent fee must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070.
[ 2010 c 161 § 525.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.324 - Transportation electrification fee.

RCW 46.17.324
Transportation electrification fee.
To realize the environmental benefits of electrification of the transportation system it is necessary to support the adoption of electric vehicles and other electric technology in the state by incentivizing the purchase of these vehicles, building out the charging infrastructure, developing greener transit options, and supporting clean alternative fuel infrastructure. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to support these activities through the imposition of new transportation electrification fees in this section.
(1) A vehicle that both (a) uses at least one method of propulsion that is capable of being reenergized by an external source of electricity and (b) is capable of traveling at least thirty miles using only battery power, is subject to an annual seventy-five dollar transportation electrification fee to be collected by the department, county auditor, or other agent or subagent appointed by the director, in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. For administrative efficiencies, the transportation electrification fee must be collected at the same time as vehicle registration renewals and may only be collected for vehicles that are renewing an annual vehicle registration.
(2) Beginning October 1, 2019, in lieu of the fee in subsection (1) of this section for a hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle that is not required to pay the fees established in RCW 46.17.323 (1) and (4), the department, county auditor, or other agent or subagent appointed by the director must require that the applicant for the annual vehicle registration renewal of such hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle pay a seventy-five dollar hybrid vehicle transportation electrification fee, in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law.
(3) The fees required under this section must be deposited in the electric vehicle account created in RCW 82.44.200, until July 1, 2025, when the fee must be deposited in the motor vehicle account.
(4) This section only applies to a vehicle that is designed to have the capability to drive at a speed of more than thirty-five miles per hour.
[ 2019 c 287 § 23.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2019 c 287: See note following RCW 82.29A.125.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 287: See note following RCW 28B.30.903.