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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.325 - Farm exempt decal fee.

RCW 46.17.325
Farm exempt decal fee.
Before accepting an application for a farm exempt decal as required under RCW 46.16A.420, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a five dollar fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The five dollar fee must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070.
[ 2010 c 161 § 526.]
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. › 46.17.330 - Farm vehicle reduced gross weight license fee.

RCW 46.17.330
Farm vehicle reduced gross weight license fee.
(1) In lieu of the vehicle license fee required under RCW 46.17.350 and before accepting an application for a vehicle registration for farm vehicles described in RCW 46.16A.425, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant, unless specifically exempt, to pay the following farm vehicle reduced gross weight license fee by weight:
WEIGHT
SCHEDULE A
SCHEDULE B
4,000 pounds
$24.50
$24.50
6,000 pounds
$24.50
$24.50
8,000 pounds
$24.50
$24.50
10,000 pounds
$40.50
$40.50
12,000 pounds
$49.00
$49.00
14,000 pounds
$54.50
$54.50
16,000 pounds
$60.50
$60.50
18,000 pounds
$86.50
$86.50
20,000 pounds
$95.00
$95.00
22,000 pounds
$102.00
$102.00
24,000 pounds
$109.50
$109.50
26,000 pounds
$115.00
$115.00
28,000 pounds
$134.00
$134.00
30,000 pounds
$153.00
$153.00
32,000 pounds
$182.50
$182.50
34,000 pounds
$193.50
$193.50
36,000 pounds
$209.00
$209.00
38,000 pounds
$228.50
$228.50
40,000 pounds
$260.00
$260.00
42,000 pounds
$270.00
$315.00
44,000 pounds
$275.50
$320.50
46,000 pounds
$295.50
$340.50
48,000 pounds
$307.50
$352.50
50,000 pounds
$333.00
$378.00
52,000 pounds
$349.50
$394.50
54,000 pounds
$376.50
$421.50
56,000 pounds
$397.00
$442.00
58,000 pounds
$412.50
$457.50
60,000 pounds
$439.00
$484.00
62,000 pounds
$470.00
$515.00
64,000 pounds
$480.00
$525.00
66,000 pounds
$533.50
$578.50
68,000 pounds
$556.00
$601.00
70,000 pounds
$598.00
$643.00
72,000 pounds
$639.00
$684.00
74,000 pounds
$693.50
$738.50
76,000 pounds
$748.50
$793.50
78,000 pounds
$816.50
$861.50
80,000 pounds
$880.50
$925.50
82,000 pounds
$941.00
$986.00
84,000 pounds
$1,001.00
$1,046.00
86,000 pounds
$1,061.50
$1,106.50
88,000 pounds
$1,122.00
$1,167.00
90,000 pounds
$1,182.50
$1,127.50
92,000 pounds
$1,242.50
$1,287.50
94,000 pounds
$1,303.00
$1,348.00
96,000 pounds
$1,363.50
$1,408.50
98,000 pounds
$1,424.00
$1,469.00
100,000 pounds
$1,484.00
$1,529.00
102,000 pounds
$1,544.50
$1,589.50
104,000 pounds
$1,605.00
$1,650.00
105,500 pounds
$1,665.50
$1,710.50
(2) Schedule A applies to vehicles either used exclusively for hauling logs or that do not tow trailers. Schedule B applies to vehicles that tow trailers and are not covered under Schedule A.
(3) If the resultant gross weight is not listed in the table provided in subsection (1) of this section, it must be increased to the next higher weight.
(4) The farm vehicle reduced gross weight license fees provided in subsection (1) of this section are in addition to the filing fee required under RCW 46.17.005 and any other fee or tax required by law.
(5) The farm vehicle reduced gross weight license fee as provided in subsection (1) of this section must be distributed under RCW 46.68.035.
[ 2017 c 147 § 7; 2010 c 161 § 527.]
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. › 46.17.335 - Fixed load motor vehicle registration fees.

RCW 46.17.335
Fixed load motor vehicle registration fees.
Before accepting an application for a fixed load motor vehicle registration, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require an applicant to pay:
(1) The license fee based on declared gross weight as provided in RCW 46.17.355. The declared gross weight must be equal to the scale weight of the motor vehicle, rounded up to the next higher amount in the schedule provided in RCW 46.17.355, up to the legal limit provided in chapter 46.44 RCW; or
(2) A twenty-five dollar capacity fee if the vehicle is equipped for lifting or towing any abandoned, disabled, or impounded vehicle or parts of vehicles. The twenty-five dollar capacity fee is in lieu of the license fee based on declared gross weight as provided in RCW 46.17.355 and must be deposited under RCW 46.68.030.
[ 2010 c 161 § 528.]
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. › 46.17.340 - For hire vehicle and auto stage seating capacity fee.

RCW 46.17.340
For hire vehicle and auto stage seating capacity fee.
(1) Before accepting an application for a vehicle registration for a for hire vehicle or auto stage with a seating capacity of six or less, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a fifteen dollar seating capacity fee. The seating capacity fee must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070.
(2) The for hire vehicle and auto stage seating capacity fee imposed in subsection (1) of this section does not apply to taxicabs.
[ 2010 c 161 § 529.]
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. › 46.17.345 - Intermittent-use trailer registration fee.

RCW 46.17.345
Intermittent-use trailer registration fee.
Before accepting an application for a permanent registration authorized under RCW 46.16A.428, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director must require an applicant to pay a one hundred eighty-seven dollar and fifty cent fee, which must be deposited and distributed under RCW 46.68.030.
[ 2015 c 200 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 200: See note following RCW 46.16A.428.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.350 - License fees by vehicle type.

RCW 46.17.350
License fees by vehicle type.
(1) Before accepting an application for a vehicle registration, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant, unless specifically exempt, to pay the following vehicle license fee by vehicle type:
VEHICLE TYPE
INITIAL FEE
RENEWAL FEE
DISTRIBUTED UNDER
(a) Auto stage, six seats or less
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
RCW 46.68.030
(b) Camper
$ 4.90
$ 3.50
RCW 46.68.030
(c) Commercial trailer
$ 34.00
$ 34.00
RCW 46.68.035
(d) For hire vehicle, six seats or less
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
RCW 46.68.030
(e) Mobile home (if registered)
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
RCW 46.68.030
(f) Moped
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
RCW 46.68.030
(g) Motor home
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
RCW 46.68.030
(h) Motorcycle
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
RCW 46.68.030
(i) Off-road vehicle
$ 18.00
$ 18.00
RCW 46.68.045
(j) Passenger car
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
RCW 46.68.030
(k) Private use single-axle trailer
$ 15.00
$ 15.00
RCW 46.68.035
(l) Snowmobile
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
RCW 46.68.350
(m) Snowmobile, vintage
$ 12.00
$ 12.00
RCW 46.68.350
(n) Sport utility vehicle
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
RCW 46.68.030
(o) Tow truck
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
RCW 46.68.030
(p) Trailer, over 2000 pounds
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
RCW 46.68.030
(q) Travel trailer
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
RCW 46.68.030
(r) Wheeled all-terrain vehicle, on-road use
$ 12.00
$ 12.00
RCW 46.09.540
(s) Wheeled all-terrain vehicle, off-road use
$ 18.00
$ 18.00
RCW 46.09.510
(2) The vehicle license fee required in subsection (1) of this section is in addition to the filing fee required under RCW 46.17.005, and any other fee or tax required by law.
[ 2019 c 44 § 4; ( 2020 c 1 § 3 (Initiative Measure No. 976, approved November 5, 2019)); 2014 c 30 § 2; (2014 c 30 § 1 expired October 1, 2015); 2013 2nd sp.s. c 23 § 19; 2010 c 161 § 531.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was previously amended by Initiative Measure No. 976 (chapter 1, Laws of 2020). The Washington state supreme court ruled in Garfield Cty. Transp. Auth. v. State, No. 98320-8, 2020 Wash. LEXIS 592 (Oct. 15, 2020) that Initiative Measure No. 976 is in violation of Article II, section 19 of the state Constitution and is therefore void in its entirety. This section is published without the amendment contained in Initiative Measure No. 976.
Application—Effective date—2014 c 30 § 2: "Section 2 of this act applies to snowmobile registrations that are due on or after October 1, 2015. Section 2 of this act takes effect October 1, 2015." [ 2014 c 30 § 4.]
Application—Expiration date—2014 c 30 § 1: "Section 1 of this act applies to snowmobile registrations that are due on or after October 1, 2014. Section 1 of this act expires October 1, 2015." [ 2014 c 30 § 3.]
Finding—Intent—2013 2nd sp.s. c 23: See note following RCW 46.09.442.
Effective date—2013 2nd sp.s. c 23: See note following RCW 46.09.310.
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. › 46.17.360 - Monthly declared gross weight license fees.

RCW 46.17.360
Monthly declared gross weight license fees.
A person applying for a monthly declared gross weight license as authorized in RCW 46.16A.455 shall pay an additional two dollars for each month of the declared gross weight license, plus an additional two dollars. These two dollar fees must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070.
[ 2010 c 161 § 532.]
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. › 46.17.375 - Recreational vehicle sanitary disposal fee.

RCW 46.17.375
Recreational vehicle sanitary disposal fee.
(1) Before accepting an application for registration for a recreational vehicle, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require an applicant to pay a three dollar fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The recreational vehicle sanitary disposal fee must be deposited in the RV account created in RCW 46.68.170.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "recreational vehicle" means a camper, motor home, or travel trailer.
[ 2010 c 161 § 534.]
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.
Fee increase by department of transportation authorized: RCW 47.01.460.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.380 - Abandoned recreational disposal fee.

RCW 46.17.380
Abandoned recreational disposal fee.
(1) Before accepting an application for a registration for a recreational vehicle, the department, county auditor, or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director, shall require an applicant to pay a six-dollar fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law.
(2) The abandoned recreational disposal fee must be deposited into the abandoned recreational vehicle disposal account created in RCW 46.68.175.
(3) For the purposes of this section, "recreational vehicle" means a camper, motor home, or travel trailer.
[ 2018 c 287 § 4.]
NOTES:
Applicability—2018 c 287 § 4: "Section 4 of this act applies to vehicle registrations that are due or become due on or after May 1, 2019." [ 2018 c 287 § 9.]
Findings—Implementation—Effective date—2018 c 287: See notes following RCW 46.55.400.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.17 - Vehicle Fees. › 46.17.400 - Permit fees by permit or temporary license plate type.

RCW 46.17.400
Permit fees by permit or temporary license plate type.
(1) Before accepting an application for one of the following permits or temporary license plates, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay the following permit or temporary license plate fee by permit or license type in addition to any other fee or tax required by law:
PERMIT OR LICENSE TYPE
FEE
AUTHORITY
DISTRIBUTION
(a) Dealer temporary license plate
$
40.00
RCW 46.16A.300
RCW 46.68.030
(b) Department temporary license plate
$
.50
RCW 46.16A.305
RCW 46.68.450
(c) Farm vehicle trip
$
6.25
RCW 46.16A.330
RCW 46.68.035
(d) Nonresident military
$
10.00
RCW 46.16A.340
RCW 46.68.070
(e) Nonresident temporary snowmobile
$
5.00
RCW 46.10.450
RCW 46.68.350
(f) Special fuel trip
$
30.00
RCW 82.38.100
RCW 46.68.460
(g) Temporary ORV use
$
7.00
RCW 46.09.430
RCW 46.68.045
(h) Vehicle trip
$
25.00
RCW 46.16A.320
RCW 46.68.455
(2) Permit or temporary license plate fees as provided in subsection (1) of this section are in addition to the filing fee required under RCW 46.17.005, except an additional filing fee may not be charged for:
(a) Dealer temporary license plates;
(b) Special fuel trip permits; and
(c) Vehicle trip permits.
(3) $5 of the $40 dealer temporary license plate fee provided in subsection (1)(a) of this section must be credited to the payment of vehicle license fees at the time application for registration is made. $25 of the $40 dealer temporary permit fee provided in subsection (1)(a) of this section must be deposited in the move ahead WA account created in RCW 46.68.510. The remainder must be deposited to the state patrol highway account created in RCW 46.68.030.
[ 2022 c 182 § 204; 2022 c 132 § 6; 2011 c 171 § 62; 2010 c 161 § 535.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2022 c 132 § 6 and by 2022 c 182 § 204, 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).
Intent—Effective date—2022 c 182: See notes following RCW 70A.65.240.
Effective date—2022 c 132: See note following RCW 46.04.2701.
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. › 46.17.410 - Off-road vehicle registration transfer fee.

RCW 46.17.410
Off-road vehicle registration transfer fee.
Before accepting an application for a transfer of an off-road vehicle registration as required under RCW 46.09.410, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a five dollar off-road vehicle registration transfer fee. The five dollar off-road vehicle registration transfer fee must be distributed under RCW 46.68.020.
[ 2010 c 161 § 536.]
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. › 46.17.420 - Snowmobile registration transfer fee.

RCW 46.17.420
Snowmobile registration transfer fee.
Before accepting an application for a transfer of a snowmobile registration as required under RCW 46.10.400, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a five dollar snowmobile registration transfer fee. The five dollar snowmobile registration transfer fee must be distributed under RCW 46.68.350.
[ 2010 c 161 § 537.]
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 46.18 - Special License Plates. › 46.18.005 - Intent.

RCW 46.18.005
Intent.
The legislature has seen an increase in the demand from constituent groups seeking recognition and funding through the establishment of commemorative or special license plates. The high cost of implementing a new special license plate series coupled with the uncertainty of the state's ability to recoup its costs has led the legislature to delay the implementation of new special license plates. In order to address these issues, it is the intent of the legislature to create a mechanism that will allow for the evaluation of special license plate requests and establish a funding policy that will alleviate the financial burden currently placed on the state. Using these two strategies, the legislature will be better equipped to efficiently process special license plate legislation.
[ 2010 c 161 § 601; 2003 c 196 § 1. Formerly RCW 46.16.700.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: 2010 c 161 § 1226 directed that RCW 46.16.700 be recodified under the subchapter heading "review board" under chapter 46.18 RCW. However, recodification under the subchapter heading "general provisions" appears to be more appropriate.
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.
Part headings not law—2003 c 196: "Part headings used in this act are not part of the law." [ 2003 c 196 § 601.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates. › 46.18.010 - Application.

RCW 46.18.010
Application.
Persons applying to the department for special license plates shall apply on forms obtained from the department and in accordance with RCW 46.16A.040. The applicant shall provide all information as is required by the department in order to determine the applicant's eligibility for the special license plates.
[ 2011 c 171 § 63; 1997 c 291 § 7; 1990 c 250 § 3. Formerly RCW 46.16.309.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates. › 46.18.020 - Rules.

RCW 46.18.020
Rules.
The director shall adopt rules to implement this chapter, including the setting of fees.
[ 2011 c 171 § 64; 2010 c 161 § 631; 1990 c 250 § 10. Formerly RCW 46.16.335.]
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.
Effective dates—1990 c 250 §§ 1-13: See note following RCW 10.05.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates. › 46.18.050 - Department duties—Applications, financial reports.

RCW 46.18.050
Department duties—Applications, financial reports.
The department shall:
(1) Process special license plate applications and confirm that the sponsoring organization has submitted all required documentation. If an incomplete application is received, the department must return it to the sponsoring organization; and
(2) Compile the annual financial reports submitted by sponsoring organizations with active special license plate series.
[ 2011 c 171 § 65. Prior: 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 93; 2010 c 161 § 603; 2005 c 319 § 118; 2003 c 196 § 102. Formerly RCW 46.16.715.]
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.
Findings—Intent—Part headings—Effective dates—2005 c 319: See notes following RCW 43.17.020.
Part headings not law—2003 c 196: See note following RCW 46.18.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates. › 46.18.100 - Sponsoring organization requirements.

RCW 46.18.100
Sponsoring organization requirements.
(1) For an organization to qualify for a special license plate under the special license plate approval program created in this chapter, the sponsoring organization must submit documentation to the department that verifies that the organization is:
(a)(i) A nonprofit organization, as defined in 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3). The department may request a copy of an Internal Revenue Service ruling to verify an organization's nonprofit status; and
(ii) Located in Washington state and has registered as a charitable organization with the secretary of state's office as required by law; or
(b)(i) A professional sports franchise located in Washington state; and
(ii) Using the proceeds from a special license plate in conjunction with a nonprofit organization, as defined in 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3), solely for the purposes outlined under RCW 46.68.420.
(2) For a governmental body to qualify for a special license plate under the special license plate approval program created in this chapter, a governmental body must be:
(a) A political subdivision including, but not limited to, any county, city, town, municipal corporation, or special purpose taxing district that has the express permission of the political subdivision's executive body to sponsor a special license plate;
(b) A federally recognized tribal government that has received the approval of the executive body of that government to sponsor a special license plate;
(c) A state agency that has received approval from the director of the agency or the department head; or
(d) A community or technical college that has the express permission of the college's board of trustees to sponsor a special license plate.
[ 2013 c 286 § 4; 2010 c 161 § 605; 2004 c 222 § 3; 2003 c 196 § 201. Formerly RCW 46.16.735.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2013 c 286: See note following RCW 46.18.200.
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.
Part headings not law—2003 c 196: See note following RCW 46.18.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates. › 46.18.110 - Application requirements.

RCW 46.18.110
Application requirements.
(1) A sponsoring organization meeting the requirements of RCW 46.18.100, applying for the creation of a special license plate must, on an application supplied by the department, provide the minimum application requirements in subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The sponsoring organization shall:
(a) Submit prepayment of all start-up costs associated with the creation and implementation of the special license plate in an amount determined by the department. The department shall place this money into the special license plate applicant trust account created under RCW 46.68.380;
(b) Provide a proposed license plate design;
(c) Provide a marketing strategy outlining short and long-term marketing plans for each special license plate and a financial analysis outlining the anticipated revenue and the planned expenditures of the revenues derived from the sale of the special license plate;
(d) Provide a signature of a legislative sponsor and proposed legislation creating the special license plate;
(e) Provide proof of organizational qualifications as determined by the department as provided for in RCW 46.18.100;
(f) Provide signature sheets that include signatures from individuals who intend to purchase the special license plate and the number of plates each individual intends to purchase. The sheets must reflect a minimum of three thousand five hundred intended purchases of the special license plate.
(3) After an application is approved by the department, the application need not be reviewed again for a period of three years.
[ 2011 c 171 § 67. Prior: 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 95; 2010 c 161 § 606; 2005 c 210 § 8; 2003 c 196 § 301. Formerly RCW 46.16.745.]
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.
Part headings not law—2003 c 196: See note following RCW 46.18.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates. › 46.18.120 - Written agreement—Financial report.

RCW 46.18.120
Written agreement—Financial report.
(1) Within thirty days of legislative enactment of a new special license plate series for a qualifying organization meeting the requirements of RCW 46.18.100(1), the department shall enter into a written agreement with the organization that sponsored the special license plate. The agreement must identify the services to be performed by the sponsoring organization. The agreement must be consistent with all applicable state law and include the following provision:
"No portion of any funds disbursed under the agreement may be used, directly or indirectly, for any of the following purposes:
(a) Attempting to influence: (i) The passage or defeat of legislation by the legislature of the state of Washington, by a county, city, town, or other political subdivision of the state of Washington, or by the Congress; or (ii) the adoption or rejection of a rule, standard, rate, or other legislative enactment of a state agency;
(b) Making contributions reportable under *chapter 42.17 RCW; or
(c) Providing a: (i) Gift; (ii) honoraria; or (iii) travel, lodging, meals, or entertainment to a public officer or employee."
(2) The sponsoring organization must submit an annual financial report by September 30th of each year to the department detailing actual revenues and expenditures of the revenues received from sales of the special license plate. Consistent with the agreement under subsection (1) of this section, the sponsoring organization must expend the revenues generated from the sale of the special license plate series for the benefit of the public, and it must be spent within this state. Disbursement of the revenue generated from the sale of the special license plate to the sponsoring organization is contingent upon the organization meeting all reporting and review requirements as required by the department.
(3) If the sponsoring organization ceases to exist or the purpose of the special license plate series ceases to exist, revenues generated from the sale of the special license plates must be deposited into the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070.
(4) A sponsoring organization may not seek to redesign its special license plate series until the entire inventory is sold or purchased by the organization itself. All costs for the redesign of a special license plate series must be paid by the sponsoring organization.
[ 2010 c 161 § 608; 2003 c 196 § 303. Formerly RCW 46.16.765.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Provisions in chapter 42.17 RCW relating to campaign disclosure and contribution were recodified in chapter 42.17A RCW by 2010 c 204, effective January 1, 2012.
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.
Part headings not law—2003 c 196: See note following RCW 46.18.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates. › 46.18.130 - Disposition of revenues.

RCW 46.18.130
Disposition of revenues.
(1) Revenues generated from the sale of special license plates for those sponsoring organizations who used the application process in RCW 46.18.110 must be deposited into the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 until the department determines that the state's implementation costs have been fully reimbursed.
(2) When it is determined that the state has been fully reimbursed the department must notify the house of representatives and senate transportation committees, the sponsoring organization, and the state treasurer, and begin distributing the revenue as otherwise provided by law.
(3) If reimbursement does not occur within two years from the date the special license plate is first offered for sale to the public, the special license plate series must be placed in probationary status for a period of one year from that date. If the state is still not fully reimbursed for its implementation costs after the one-year probation, the special license plate series must be discontinued immediately. Special license plates issued before discontinuation are valid until replaced.
(4) The department shall:
(a) Provide the special license plate applicant with a written receipt for the payment; and
(b) Maintain a record of each special license plate applicant trust account deposit including, but not limited to, the name and address of each special license plate applicant whose funds are being deposited, the amount paid, and the date of the deposit.
(5) After the department receives written notice that the special license plate applicant's application has been approved by the legislature, the director shall request that the money be transferred to the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070.
(6) After the department receives written notice that the special license plate applicant's application has been denied by the department or the legislature, the director shall provide a refund to the applicant within thirty days.
(7) After the department receives written notice that the special license plate applicant's application has been withdrawn by the special license plate applicant, the director shall provide a refund to the applicant within thirty days.
[ 2014 c 80 § 5; 2011 c 171 § 68. Prior: 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 96; 2010 c 161 § 607; 2004 c 222 § 4; 2003 c 196 § 302. Formerly RCW 46.16.755.]
NOTES:
Application—2014 c 80: See note following RCW 46.16A.200.
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
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.
Part headings not law—2003 c 196: See note following RCW 46.18.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates. › 46.18.150 - Design services—Fees.

RCW 46.18.150
Design services—Fees.
The department shall offer special license plate design services to organizations that are sponsoring a new special license plate series and organizations seeking to redesign the appearance of an existing special license plate series that they sponsored. In providing this service, the department must work with the requesting organization in determining the specific qualities of the new special license plate design and must provide full design services to the organization. The department shall collect from the requesting organization a fee of two hundred dollars for providing special license plate design services. This fee includes one original special license plate design and up to five additional renditions of the original design. If the organization requests the department to provide further renditions, in addition to the five renditions provided for under the original fee, the department shall collect an additional fee of one hundred dollars per rendition. All revenue collected under this section must be deposited into the multimodal transportation account created in RCW 47.66.070.
[ 2010 c 161 § 610; 2005 c 210 § 6; 2003 c 361 § 502. Formerly RCW 46.16.690.]
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.
Findings—2003 c 361: See note following RCW 82.38.030.
Effective dates—2003 c 361: See note following RCW 82.08.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.18 - Special License Plates. › 46.18.205 - Amateur radio license plates.

RCW 46.18.205
Amateur radio license plates.
(1) A registered owner may apply to the department for special license plates showing the official amateur radio call letters assigned by the federal communications commission. The amateur radio operator must:
(a) Provide a copy of the current valid federal communications commission amateur radio license;
(b) Pay the amateur radio license plate fee required under *RCW 46.17.220(1)(a), in addition to any other fees and taxes due; and
(c) Be recorded as the registered owner of the vehicle on which the amateur radio license plates will be displayed.
(2) Amateur radio license plates must be issued only for motor vehicles owned by persons who have a valid official radio operator license issued by the federal communications commission.
(3) The department shall not issue or may refuse to issue amateur radio license plates that display the consecutive letters "WSP."
(4) A person who has been issued amateur radio operator license plates as provided in this section must:
(a) Notify the department within thirty days after the federal communications commission license assigned is canceled or expires, and return the amateur radio license plates; and
(b) Provide a copy of the renewed federal communications commission license to the department after it is renewed.
(5) Amateur radio license plates may be transferred from one motor vehicle to another motor vehicle owned by the amateur radio operator upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director.
(6) Facilities of official amateur radio stations may be utilized to the fullest extent in the work of governmental agencies. The director shall furnish the state military department, the department of commerce, the Washington state patrol, and all county sheriffs a list of the names, addresses, and license plate or official amateur radio call letters of each person possessing the amateur radio license plates.
(7) Failure to return the amateur radio license plates as required under subsection (4) of this section is a traffic infraction.
[ 2010 c 161 § 616.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 46.17.220 was amended by 2012 c 65 § 4, changing subsection (1)(a) to subsection (1)(b), effective January 1, 2013. RCW 46.17.220 was subsequently amended by 2018 c 67 § 4, changing subsection (1)(b) to subsection (2), effective January 1, 2019.
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 46.18 - Special License Plates. › 46.18.210 - Armed forces license plates.

RCW 46.18.210
Armed forces license plates.
(1) A registered owner may apply to the department for special armed forces license plates for vehicles representing the following:
(a) Air force;
(b) Army;
(c) Coast guard;
(d) Marine corps;
(e) National guard; or
(f) Navy.
(2) Armed forces license plates may be purchased by:
(a) Active duty military personnel;
(b) Families of veterans and service members;
(c) Members of the national guard;
(d) Reservists; or
(e) Veterans, as defined in RCW 41.04.007.
(3) A person who applies for special armed forces license plates shall provide:
(a) DD-214 or discharge papers if the applicant is a veteran;
(b) A military identification card or retired military identification card; or
(c) A declaration of fact attesting to the applicant's eligibility as required under this section.
(4) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "Child" includes stepchild, adopted child, foster child, grandchild, or son or daughter-in-law.
(b) "Family" or "families" includes an individual's spouse, child, parent, sibling, aunt, uncle, or cousin.
(c) "Parent" includes stepparent, grandparent, or in-laws.
(d) "Sibling" includes brother, half brother, stepbrother, sister, half sister, stepsister, or brother or sister-in-law.
(5) Armed forces license plates are not free of charge to disabled veterans, former prisoners of war, or spouses or domestic partners of deceased former prisoners of war under RCW 46.18.235.
[ 2019 c 44 § 5; 2010 c 161 § 612.]
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 46.18 - Special License Plates. › 46.18.212 - Armed forces decals.

RCW 46.18.212
Armed forces decals.
(1) The department must make available, upon request by a purchaser of special armed forces license plates, at no additional cost, a decal indicating the purchaser's military status. The list of available decals must include, but is not limited to:
(a) Active duty;
(b) Disabled veteran;
(c) Reservist;
(d) Retiree;
(e) Veteran; or
(f) Other decals established in cooperation with the department of veterans affairs.
(2) Armed forces decals must be made available only for standard six-inch by twelve-inch license plates. The department may specify where the decal may be placed on the license plate.
(3) The department of veterans affairs must enter into an agreement with the department to reimburse the department for the costs associated with providing military status decals described in this section.
[ 2010 c 161 § 613.]
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 46.18 - Special License Plates. › 46.18.220 - Collector vehicle license plates.

RCW 46.18.220
Collector vehicle license plates.
(1) A registered owner may apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for a collector vehicle license plate for a motor vehicle or travel trailer that is at least thirty years old. The motor vehicle must be operated primarily as a collector vehicle and be in good running order. The applicant for the collector vehicle license plate shall:
(a) Purchase a registration for the motor vehicle or travel trailer as required under chapters 46.16A and 46.17 RCW; and
(b) Pay the special license plate fee established under *RCW 46.17.220(1)(f), in addition to any other fees or taxes required by law.
(2) A person applying for a collector vehicle license plate may:
(a) Receive a collector vehicle license plate assigned by the department; or
(b) Provide an actual Washington state issued license plate designated for general use in the year of the vehicle's manufacture.
(3) Collector vehicle license plates:
(a) Are valid for the life of the motor vehicle or travel trailer;
(b) Are not required to be renewed; and
(c) Must be displayed on the rear of the motor vehicle or travel trailer.
(4) A collector vehicle registered under this section may only be used for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and occasional pleasure driving.
(5) Collector vehicle license plates under subsection (2)(b) of this section may be transferred from one vehicle to another vehicle described in subsection (1) of this section upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director.
(6) Any person who knowingly provides a false or facsimile license plate under subsection (2)(b) of this section is subject to a traffic infraction and fine in an amount equal to the monetary penalty for a violation of RCW 46.16A.200(7)(b). Additionally, the person must pay for the cost of a collector vehicle license plate as listed in *RCW 46.17.220(1)(f), unless already paid.
[ 2015 c 200 § 3. Prior: 2011 c 243 § 1; 2011 c 171 § 70; 2010 c 161 § 617.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 46.17.220 was amended by 2018 c 67 § 4, changing subsection (1)(f) to subsection (5).
Effective date—2015 c 200: See note following RCW 46.16A.428.
Effective date—2011 c 243 § 1: "Section 1 of this act takes effect August 1, 2011." [ 2011 c 243 § 3.]
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 46.18 - Special License Plates. › 46.18.2201 - Collector vehicle license plates—Vehicle information and identification.

RCW 46.18.2201
Collector vehicle license plates—Vehicle information and identification.
The department must provide a method by which law enforcement officers may readily access vehicle information for collector vehicles by using the collector vehicle license plate number. In the event duplicate license plate numbers have been issued to more than one collector vehicle, the department must provide a method for law enforcement officers to identify the correct vehicle.
[ 2011 c 243 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 243 § 2: "Section 2 of this act takes effect January 1, 2012." [ 2011 c 243 § 4.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.