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

RCW Title 46 § 46.12.750: Penalty for false statements, illegal transfers, alterations, or forgeries—Exception

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits a Class B felony by making false statements on vehicle title applications, stealing or possessing stolen vehicles, or altering/forging vehicle titles or registration documents. Penalties include fines up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment up to 10 years.

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