Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 46, Motor Vehicles
RCW Title 46 § 46.17.260: Defective license plates—Replacement
What this law says, in plain English
Defective license plates may be replaced free of charge within 24 months of issuance, or between 24–60 months with possible fees. A plate is defective when numbers are illegible, paint peels, or materials degrade.
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