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

RCW Title 46 § 46.16A.050: Registration—Requirements before issuance—Penalty—Rules

Gross Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Motor vehicle registration cannot be issued without a valid driver's license or proof of residency exemption. Falsifying residency when applying for registration is a gross misdemeanor punishable by fine.

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