PDFWAC 308-96A-064

Transfer or loss/destruction of foreign organization special license plates.

(1) Are foreign organization special license plates transferable? Yes, they are transferable to another motor vehicle owned or leased by the representative of the foreign organization; however, the special license plates may not be transferred to anyone else.
(2) How are foreign organization special license plates transferred to another vehicle? Submit a request to the department to transfer the plates to another vehicle and pay a transfer fee as provided in RCW 46.17.200 in addition to all other applicable fees and taxes.
(3) How are foreign organization special license plates replaced if they become lost, destroyed, mutilated, or stolen? The representative of the foreign organization must submit a request to the department for replacement license plates and pay a replacement plate fee as provided in RCW 46.17.200 in addition to all other applicable fees and taxes.
(4) If I replace my foreign organization special license plates, will I receive the same license plate number and letter combination? Yes. Upon request, you will receive replacement foreign organization special license plates with the same number and letter combination as shown on the vehicle computer record.
(5) What do I do with the foreign organization special license plates if I sell or otherwise dispose of the vehicle? The plates must be removed and either transferred to another vehicle owned or leased by the plate holder of the foreign organization or immediately forwarded to the department.
(6) How are foreign organization special license plates disposed of? The plates must be removed by the representative of the foreign organization and immediately forwarded to the department.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.16A.220. WSR 15-10-005, § 308-96A-064, filed 4/22/15, effective 5/23/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.1110, 46.16.135, 46.16.225, 46.16.490, 46.17.276. WSR 02-17-024, § 308-96A-064, filed 8/12/02, effective 9/12/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.16.276. WSR 99-22-058, § 308-96A-064, filed 11/1/99, effective 12/2/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 1996 c 139. WSR 96-21-044, § 308-96A-064, filed 10/11/96, effective 11/11/96.]