WAC 308-94A-005   Certificates of ownership and registration.  (1) Is a certificate of ownership issued for off-road and nonhighway vehicles? Yes, a certificate of ownership is issued using the same laws, rules, and procedures for other classes of vehicles. The certificate of ownership will indicate the brand "not eligible for road use," if a vehicle is not manufactured for road use.

     (2) What are the licensing options for off-road and nonhighway vehicles described in RCW 46.09.020? Licensing options include:

     (a) If your vehicle is licensed for road use under chapter 46.16 RCW:

     (i) Your license plates will be valid for off-road use, but you may need an ORV license in designated areas;

     (ii) You may purchase an annual or temporary off-road use permit.

     (b) If your vehicle is not manufactured for road use, you may only purchase an annual or temporary off-road use permit;

     (c) You may choose to title your vehicle without licensing it.

     (3) What is an off-road/nonhighway vehicle use permit?

     (a) The temporary off-road/nonhighway use permit authorized under RCW 46.09.070 is:

     (i) Valid for sixty days from the date of application;

     (ii) Available to nonresidents and Washington residents who choose not to annually license their ORV;

     (iii) Not transferable to another vehicle.

     (b) The permanent off-road/nonhighway use permit authorized under RCW 46.09.070 is:

     (i) Valid for one year from the date of application;

     (ii) Available to residents of Washington who choose to annually license their ORV;

     (iii) Not transferable to another vehicle.

     (4) What do I do with the annual or temporary off-road permit? The permit must be:

     (a) Carried on the vehicle whenever in use;

     (b) Made available to any law enforcement officer on request.

     (5) May I operate my off-road/nonhighway vehicle using a temporary or annual vehicle use permit on any dirt or gravel road, or trail in Washington? There may be different requirements, depending upon the jurisdiction control of the dirt, gravel road, or trail area. Check with local, state, or federal authorities in the areas you intend to operate the vehicle to ensure you are operating in accordance with their requirements.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.16.110. 06-21-024, § 308-94A-005, filed 10/9/06, effective 11/9/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 01-13-008, § 308-94A-005, filed 6/8/01, effective 7/9/01; 99-24-013, § 308-94A-005, filed 11/22/99, effective 12/23/99.]