Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 46, Motor Vehicles

RCW Title 46 § 46.09.495: Failure to title or register an off-road vehicle—Penalty, circumstances when

Gross Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Washington law makes it a gross misdemeanor for residents to knowingly fail to title or register an off-road vehicle within 15 days of notice, or to register one in another state to avoid taxes. Repeat offenders face additional fines up to four times avoided taxes.

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