Washington § 46.09.400 Issuance—Decals—Fees.

Washington Statutes

§ 46.09.400 — Issuance—Decals—Fees.

Washington § 46.09.400

Title 46MOTOR VEHICLES

Ch. 46.09OFF-ROAD, NONHIGHWAY, AND WHEELED ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES

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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.09.400 (2026).

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The department shall:

(1)Issue registrations and temporary ORV use permits for off-road vehicles, excluding wheeled all-terrain vehicles subject to subsection (4) of this section;

(2)Issue decals for off-road vehicles, excluding wheeled all-terrain vehicles subject to subsection (4) of this section. The decals serve the same function as license plates for vehicles registered under chapter 46.16A RCW;

(3)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, charge a fee for each decal covering the actual cost of the decal;

(b)Charge no fee for the decal, if the vehicle is also properly registered or permitted in another state to a resident of the state, and, at the time of application for either an original Washington ORV registration or a renewal of a Washington ORV registration, the re

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The department shall:

(1) Issue registrations and temporary ORV use permits for off-road vehicles, excluding wheeled all-terrain vehicles subject to subsection (4) of this section;

(2) Issue decals for off-road vehicles, excluding wheeled all-terrain vehicles subject to subsection (4) of this section. The decals serve the same function as license plates for vehicles registered under chapter 46.16A RCW;

(3)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, charge a fee for each decal covering the actual cost of the decal;

(b) Charge no fee for the decal, if the vehicle is also properly registered or permitted in another state to a resident of the state, and, at the time of application for either an original Washington ORV registration or a renewal of a Washington ORV registration, the resident presents the following documents issued by the other state: (i) The resident's unexpired driver's license; and (ii) the current registration or permit for the off-road vehicle; and

(4) Issue metal tags, off-road vehicle registrations, and on-road vehicle registrations for wheeled all-terrain vehicles.

Effective date — 2021 c 216: See note following RCW 46.09.420 .

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 .

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 date — 1986 c 206: See note following RCW 46.09.310 .

Purpose — 1972 ex.s. c 153: See RCW 79A.35.070 .

Legislative History

[2021 c 216 s 2;2013 2nd sp.s. c 23 s 12;2011 c 171 s 25;2010 c 161 s 215;1990 c 250 s 23;1986 c 206 s 2;1977 ex.s. c 220 s 2;1972 ex.s. c 153 s 4;1971 ex.s. c 47 s 8. Formerly RCW46.09.030.]