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Transportation Committee

HB 1345

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Brief Description: Modifying certain vehicle filing fees.

Sponsors: Representatives Fey, Johnson, Clibborn, Hayes and Ortiz-Self.

Brief Summary of Bill

  • Increases, from $3 to $4.50, the filing fee paid when applying for a vehicle registration or any other right to operate a vehicle on state highways.

  • Increases, from $4 to $5.50, the filing fee paid when applying for a certificate of title.

Hearing Date: 1/25/17

Staff: Patricia Hasan (786-7292).

Background:

A person who applies for a vehicle registration or for any other right to operate a vehicle on Washington highways must pay a filing fee of $3 in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. This includes a person applying for a:

A person who applies for a certificate of title must pay a filing fee of $4 in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. This includes a person applying for a certificate of title for a vessel (RCW 88.02.640).

The filing fee distribution is dependent on the entity that collects the fee and is as follows:

Summary of Bill:

The filing fee a person pays when applying for a vehicle registration or any other right to operate a vehicle on state highways is increased from $3 to $4.50. The filing fee a person pays when applying for a certificate of title is increased from $4 to $5.50.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Available.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.