What happens when the ride-share vehicle is sold or transferred to another person?
(a) When a ride-share vehicle is sold or transferred to another person who will continue to use the passenger motor vehicle as a commuter ride-share vehicle, the new owner must: (i) Apply for a certificate of ownership under chapter 46.12 RCW; (ii) Apply for commuter ride-share exemption; and (iii) Pay all required fees and taxes including the special license plate fee. (b) Upon application for registration renewal, the owners of nongovernment ride-share plated vehicles must: (i) Recertify that the vehicle is used as a commuter ride-share vehicle to continue to be exempt from chapters 82.08, 82.12, and 82.44 RCW; and (ii) Submit a completed recertification form, approved by the department, including names, addresses, and signatures of current passengers and drivers. If the registered owner fails to file a completed recertification form, the department will cancel the special ride-share license plates and the registered owner will need to purchase replacement plates and pay applicable f
