(1) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director may grant a temporary permit to operate a vehicle for which an application for registration has been made. The application for a temporary permit must be made by the owner or the owner's representative to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director on a form furnished by the department and must contain:
(a) A full description of the vehicle, including its make, model, vehicle identification number, and type of body;
(b) The name and address of the applicant;
(c) The date of application; and
(d) Other information that the department may require.
(2) Temporary permits must:
(a) Be consecutively numbered;
(b) Be displayed where it is visible from outside of the vehicle, such as on the inside left side of the rear window; and
(c) Remain on the vehicle only until the receipt of permanent license plates.
(3) The application must be accompanied by the fee required under RCW 46.17.400(1)(b).
[2010 c 161 § 416; 2010 c 8 § 9011; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.047. Prior: 1959 c 66 § 2. Formerly RCW 46.16.047.]
Notes: Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2010 c 8 § 9011 and by 2010 c 161 § 416, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Effective date -- Intent -- Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session -- 2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.