# RCW 46.10.400: RCW 46.10.400: Registration—Application—Renewal—Requirements—Decals

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S400

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 46.10.400
- **Heading:** RCW 46.10.400: Registration—Application—Renewal—Requirements—Decals
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 400

## Text

(1) The application for an original snowmobile registration has the same requirements as described for original vehicle registrations in RCW 46.16A.040 and must be accompanied by the annual snowmobile registration fee required under RCW 46.17.350 , in addition to any other fees and taxes due at the time of application. (2) The application for renewal of a snowmobile registration has the same requirements as described for the renewal of vehicle registrations in RCW 46.16A.110 and must be accompanied by the annual snowmobile registration fee required under RCW 46.17.350 , in addition to any other fees or taxes due at the time of application. (3) The snowmobile registration is valid for one year and must be renewed each year thereafter as determined by the department. (4) A person who acquires a snowmobile that has a valid snowmobile registration must: (a) Apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for a transfer of the snowmobile registration within ten days of taking possession of the snowmobile; and (b) Pay the snowmobile registration transfer fee required under RCW 46.17.420 , in addition to any other fees or taxes due at the time of application. (5) The department shall issue a snowmobile registration and snowmobile decals upon receipt of: (a) A properly completed application for an original snowmobile registration; and (b) The payment of all fees and taxes due at the time of application. (6) The snowmobile registration must be carried on the vehicle for which it was issued at all times during its operation in this state. (7) Snowmobile decals must be affixed to the snowmobile as provided in RCW 46.10.440 . (8) Snowmobile registration fees provided in this section and in RCW 46.17.350 are in lieu of any personal property or excise tax imposed on snowmobiles by this state or any political subdivision. A state agency, city, county, or other municipality may not impose other registration fees on a snowmobile in this state.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 46.10.300 RCW 46.10.300: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S300.md)
- [RCW 46.10.310 RCW 46.10.310: Registration prerequisite to operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S310.md)
- [RCW 46.10.320 RCW 46.10.320: Snowmobile advisory committee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S320.md)
- [RCW 46.10.330 RCW 46.10.330: Accident reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S330.md)
- [RCW 46.10.340 RCW 46.10.340: Regulation by political subdivisions or state agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S340.md)
- [RCW 46.10.350 RCW 46.10.350: Local authorities—Safety and convenience.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S350.md)
- [RCW 46.10.360 RCW 46.10.360: Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S360.md)
- [RCW 46.10.370 RCW 46.10.370: Administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S370.md)
- [RCW 46.10.400 RCW 46.10.400: Registration—Application—Renewal—Requirements—Decals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S400.md)
- [RCW 46.10.410 RCW 46.10.410: Registration—Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S410.md)
- [RCW 46.10.415 RCW 46.10.415: Registration—Motorcycle owners may apply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S415.md)
- [RCW 46.10.418 RCW 46.10.418: Registration—Owners of certain wheeled all-terrain vehicles converted as tracked all-terrain vehicles may apply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S418.md)
- [RCW 46.10.420 RCW 46.10.420: Snowmobile dealer licenses—Fee—License plates—Violation—License application upon sale.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S420.md)
- [RCW 46.10.430 RCW 46.10.430: Decals—Registration certificates—License tabs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S430.md)

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