Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 - Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) › Chapter 308-96A - Vehicle licenses › Section 308-96A-077 - Volunteer firefighter special vehicle license plate series

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1)
Who may
			 apply for the volunteer firefighters license plate(s)?
Any person that:
* Meets the requirements and has proven eligibility as per
				RCW
				46.18.210;
* Is not requesting issue for a vehicle registered under
				chapter 46.87 RCW;
* Has paid all applicable fees and taxes.
The volunteer firefighters special license plate(s) will be
				issued upon proof of eligibility and receipt of all applicable
				fees.
(2)
What must be
			 provided as proof that the applicant qualifies?
The applicant must
			 provide documentation of service from the fire district(s) where they serve or
			 have served.
(3)
When is proof
			 required?
Upon initial application.
(4)
Can the volunteer firefighters
			 special license plate(s) be retained if the applicant is no longer a volunteer
			 firefighter?
Yes, if the license plate owner has at least ten years of
			 service, the license plate can be retained and renewed.
(5)
If I have less than ten years of
			 service, can I retain the plates if I am no longer a volunteer
			 firefighter?
No, They must be surrendered at the next registration
			 renewal date.
(6)
Is there a
			 limit to the number of sets of license plates that a volunteer firefighter can
			 have?
Yes, there is a maximum of two sets per applicant.
(7)
Are there any other circumstances
			 when the volunteer firefighter plates must be surrendered?
Yes, if the
			 volunteer firefighter is convicted of a violation of
			 RCW
			 46.61.502 or a felony. It is the
			 responsibility of the license plate owner to notify the department and
			 surrender the plates. However, if the department is notified of the conviction,
			 the department has authority to cancel the plates under
			 RCW
			 46.12.550.
(8)
When ownership of a vehicle issued
			 volunteer firefighters license plate(s) is transferred, what happens to the
			 plate(s)?
The special license plate owner must remove the plate(s) from
			 the vehicle. The plate owner may transfer the special plate(s) to a replacement
			 vehicle by visiting a vehicle licensing office. License plate transfer and
			 other applicable fees apply.
(9)
What fees are charged when the volunteer firefighters license plate(s)
			 are transferred to a replacement vehicle?
If the registration expiration
			 date for the replacement vehicle is later than the registration expiration date
			 of the current vehicle, an abated fee for the volunteer firefighters license
			 plate will be charged. It is charged at the rate of one-twelfth of the annual
			 volunteer firefighters license plate(s) fee for each month and partial month.
			 If the new registration expiration date is sooner than the previous
			 registration expiration date, a refund will not be made for the remaining
			 registration period.
(10)
When replacing volunteer firefighters license plate(s), is the same
			 license plate number and letter combination issued?
No, unless the owner
			 chooses to pay an additional fee to keep the same number. If the vehicle owner
			 requests and pays the fees described in
			 RCW
			 46.16A.200, the volunteer firefighters
			 license plate(s) may be replaced with the same number and letter combination as
			 shown on the vehicle computer record.
(11)
Will my license plates that have
			 been reported stolen be replaced with new license plates with the same number
			 and letter combination?
If the license plate(s) has been reported as
			 stolen or if the department record indicates the plate has been stolen, the
			 same number and letter combination will not be issued. This is a law
			 enforcement issue for the protection of the public.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  46.01.110 and 2011 c 225. 11-24-088, §
				  308-96A-077, filed 12/7/11, effective
				  1/7/12.