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

RCW Title 46 § 46.17.200: Original issue fees—Reflectivity fee—Replacement fees—Moped fee—Retention fee—Transfer fees—Recovery fee for nonvehicular use

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This statute establishes mandatory license plate fees charged by the department, including original issue fees ($50 for standard vehicles, $20 for motorcycles), replacement fees ($30 standard, $12 motorcycle), retention fees ($20), transfer fees ($10), and fees for used plates ($5 or less).

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