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Code · Washington · Title 46 — Motor Vehicles · Chapter 46.17

RCW 46.17.210

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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 s 6 ; 2011 c 171 s 57 ; 2010 c 161 s 520 .]
Notes:
Application — 2013 c 329 s 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 s 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 .
RCW 46.17.210
Personalized license plate fees. (Effective November 1, 2025.)
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 $52 and $52 for each renewal. The personalized license plate fee must be distributed as provided in RCW 46.68.435 .
[ 2025 c 385 s 23 ; 2013 c 329 s 6 ; 2011 c 171 s 57 ; 2010 c 161 s 520 .]
Notes:
Effective date — 2025 c 385 ss 3-24: See note following RCW 44.04.300 .
Short title — 2025 c 385: See note following RCW 46.18.060 .
Application — 2013 c 329 s 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 s 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 .
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