# RCW 9A.56.065: RCW 9A.56.065: Theft of motor vehicle

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S065

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 9A.56.065
- **Heading:** RCW 9A.56.065: Theft of motor vehicle
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 9A / Chapter 56 / Section 065

## Text

(1) A person is guilty of theft of a motor vehicle if he or she commits theft of a motor vehicle. (2) Theft of a motor vehicle is a class B felony.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 9A.56.010 RCW 9A.56.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S010.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.020 RCW 9A.56.020: Theft—Definition, defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S020.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.030 RCW 9A.56.030: Theft in the first degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S030.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.040 RCW 9A.56.040: Theft in the second degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S040.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.050 RCW 9A.56.050: Theft in the third degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S050.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.060 RCW 9A.56.060: Unlawful issuance of checks or drafts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S060.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.063 RCW 9A.56.063: Making or possessing motor vehicle theft tools.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S063.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.065 RCW 9A.56.065: Theft of motor vehicle.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S065.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.068 RCW 9A.56.068: Possession of stolen vehicle.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S068.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.070 RCW 9A.56.070: Taking motor vehicle without permission in the first degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S070.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.075 RCW 9A.56.075: Taking motor vehicle without permission in the second degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S075.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.078 RCW 9A.56.078: Motor vehicle crimes—Civil action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S078.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.080 RCW 9A.56.080: Theft of livestock in the first degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S080.md)
- [RCW 9A.56.083 RCW 9A.56.083: Theft of livestock in the second degree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C56_S083.md)

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