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tj1964 · 11-01-2009, 01:20 PM

My bike was $71 the first time.... $14 to renew annually... I think that is going up though

VtWoodChuck · 11-01-2009, 01:55 PM

Vermont $37 per year.

DocStark · 11-01-2009, 10:44 PM

i pay $5 a year in hawaii since im a military non-resident....

omegajim · 11-02-2009, 12:51 PM

what does Hawaii normally charge?

XoZe · 11-02-2009, 03:53 PM

Just renewed a few minutes ago...

omegajim · 11-02-2009, 09:52 PM

true enough, but nearly half your bill is personalized plates.

don't want to know if jim was in charge what personalized plates would cost.

muggins · 11-05-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quantumcat

Here in WA the cost is based on the assumed value of the vehicle. Beyond that there can be any number of fees or taxes added to the cost. Here in King County there are fees added due to certain transit or road projects. It depends on how certain projects arrange how they will be funded. Sometimes it's additions to the sales tax.

Actually, that was the case until 1999 when Tim Eyman's I-695 was passed. I-695 repealed the value-based motor vehicle excise tax and replaced it with a flat $30 fee for tabs.

Of course, I-695 was ruled unconstitutional by the courts, but the legislature revised the laws to keep vehicle tabs at $30 and had another initiative in 2002, I-776, which passed and confirmed that the voters wanted $30 tabs.

Here is the current WA state law (RCW 46.16.0621) on it:
RCW 46.16.0621: License fee.

This however has has not kept the DOL from adding on other bull%%%% fees. There is a weight-based fee:
* 0–4,000 lbs: $10
* 4,001–6,000 lbs: $20
* 6,001–8,000 lbs: $30

Then depending on where you live, there are other fees imposed by the localities. Like if you live in the "Regional Transit Authority" areas in King, Pierce, or Snohomish counties you have to pay 0.3% of the depreciated MSRP of the vehicle every year.

Then this year they tacked on the $5 parks fee that you can opt-out of, but you specifically need to do that.

You can actually go to the DOL website and put in your plates and name and it will tell you what your renewal fees for the next year will be.
https://fortress.wa.gov/dol/tabs/FeeCalcVehicle.aspx

Here are mine coming up in April:

Quote:

It will cost $110.75 to renew your tabs.
You may print this page for your records.
Fees
Filing fee - Funds go to the county in which the fee is paid. $3.00
License fee - Funds construction and maintenance projects. $30.00
Weight base fee - Funds highway improvements, transit and other transportation needs. $10.00
License service fee - Supports the computer system used to provide licensing services. $0.75
Personalized license plate fee - Fee charged to renew personalized license plates and used to fund the Department of Fish and Wildlife. $30.00
Specialty plate fee - Fee charged to renew plates with a special background design and used to support the plate's organization. $30.00
Wildlife rehabilitation fee - Funds the Wildlife Rehabilitation Program managed by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife $2.00
State Parks Account donation - Supports Washington State Parks $5.00

DocStark · 11-05-2009, 06:47 PM

i cant remember what they normaly charge in hawaii, but i think its close to 70 or so...

omegajim · 11-05-2009, 07:25 PM

I still like the value based one, anything over 5 grand, sock it to'em.

heck Milwaukee was (i think they passed it, not sure) working on a "wheel tax" of something like $2/tire.

Now that I think about it, they didn't get that through.

Quantumcat · 11-05-2009, 07:31 PM

Thanks for the clarification muggins. When faced with a loss in revenue, the state always seems to find a way to add fees to make up for it. Such as mandatory license plate updates with reflectivity fees even if your current plate is legible and reflective. Seems wasteful to me.

I try not to get too worked up about the details. As long as it doesn't seem exorbitant I'll pay what I have to to ride legally.

fargoben67 · 11-05-2009, 08:37 PM

i lied. i just got the bill today. $25. in north dakota they are good for 1 year. and that year is jan-dec. if you buy a bike in july or some other month you get a pro-rated rate for the 1st year.

omegajim · 11-05-2009, 09:52 PM

bike tags in wisconsin make sense, a lot of sense, every other (even year, they are ALL due).

I need to write my congressman and tell him even year vehicles get renewed in even years, and odd year cars likewise (two year vehicle tags).

but I doubt it will get anywhere.

daddyo · 11-06-2009, 10:25 AM

Having a reflective plate and being required to have a light on the plate just does not make sense.

Goldfinger · 11-07-2009, 08:24 PM

$18.00 here in PA for the bikes. Cars are $36 a year and 1/2 ton trucks are $58.50 a year.

The Dark Knight · 11-10-2009, 09:57 AM

i just shelled out the $97.00 for the bike.. and what comes in the mail this week.. the truck tag for 86

omegajim · 11-10-2009, 06:57 PM

that's one thing I like about WI - all bike plates are due in even years, prorated, of course.

would like to see our cars done the same way.

11-01-2009, 01:20 PM	#41 (permalink)
tj1964 Puddle Runner Join Date: Dec 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki C90 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 350	My bike was $71 the first time.... $14 to renew annually... I think that is going up though __________________ TJ

11-02-2009, 12:51 PM	#44 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,432	what does Hawaii normally charge? __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

11-02-2009, 03:53 PM	#45 (permalink)
XoZe Third gear and cruising Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 527	Just renewed a few minutes ago... __________________ HellCat Windshield, Ram Camera Mount, Kuryakyn Iso-Grips, Stebel Air Horn, Kuryakyn Ellipse Mirrors, Kuryakyn Dually pegs, Blue LED kit, Integrated tail light, side-mounted license plate, Mustang Seat, Cobra sissybar and backrest. -------------- My other hobby is IDPA www.idpa.com

11-02-2009, 09:52 PM	#46 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,432	true enough, but nearly half your bill is personalized plates. don't want to know if jim was in charge what personalized plates would cost. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

11-05-2009, 07:25 PM	#49 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,432	I still like the value based one, anything over 5 grand, sock it to'em. heck Milwaukee was (i think they passed it, not sure) working on a "wheel tax" of something like $2/tire. Now that I think about it, they didn't get that through. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

11-01-2009, 01:55 PM	#42 (permalink)
VtWoodChuck In Training Join Date: Dec 2006 Bike: 2007 M50 Limited picked up 24March07 Location: Essex Junction, Vermont Posts: 117	Vermont $37 per year.

11-01-2009, 10:44 PM	#43 (permalink)
DocStark Ditch Magnet Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: '07 M50 Location: from neosho, mo....just got transfered to hawaii Posts: 163	i pay $5 a year in hawaii since im a military non-resident....

11-05-2009, 06:47 PM	#48 (permalink)
DocStark Ditch Magnet Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: '07 M50 Location: from neosho, mo....just got transfered to hawaii Posts: 163	i cant remember what they normaly charge in hawaii, but i think its close to 70 or so...

11-05-2009, 07:31 PM	#50 (permalink)
Quantumcat Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2007 M50 Black Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 236	Thanks for the clarification muggins. When faced with a loss in revenue, the state always seems to find a way to add fees to make up for it. Such as mandatory license plate updates with reflectivity fees even if your current plate is legible and reflective. Seems wasteful to me. I try not to get too worked up about the details. As long as it doesn't seem exorbitant I'll pay what I have to to ride legally. __________________ Experience is the comb that Life gives you after you've lost your hair. 2007 M50 Black - Debaffled w/6" Fibrosleeves ~ 1" Riser Spacers ~ ISO Grips w/Throttle Bosses & Baron Bullet Endcaps ~ ISO Pegs & Shifter ~ Willie & Max Raptor Saddlebags ~ Debadged ~ Iridium Plugs ~ Factory Wire Rack, Tank Bib & Case Guards ~ Black Vinyl Wrapped Forks (pipes, hypercharger, FI controller and tach to come - hopefully)

11-05-2009, 08:37 PM	#51 (permalink)
fargoben67 Fender Buffer Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: 2008 Boulevard M50 Black and Yellow Location: fargo nd Posts: 436	i lied. i just got the bill today. $25. in north dakota they are good for 1 year. and that year is jan-dec. if you buy a bike in july or some other month you get a pro-rated rate for the 1st year. __________________ 2008 Black on yellow M50 ~ Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns ~ FI2000R ~ removed air cleaner ~ de-paired ~ de-flectored ~ 3" drop ~ JK forward controls ~ curved side mount license plate ~ integrated tail light ~ Jardine sissy bar ~ always looking for more stuff to add! so i broke my leg in 3 places... got a few screws, couple plates and a big rod in my leg now... guess my riding season is over!

11-05-2009, 09:52 PM	#52 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,432	bike tags in wisconsin make sense, a lot of sense, every other (even year, they are ALL due). I need to write my congressman and tell him even year vehicles get renewed in even years, and odd year cars likewise (two year vehicle tags). but I doubt it will get anywhere. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

11-06-2009, 10:25 AM	#53 (permalink)
daddyo In Training Join Date: Aug 2007 Bike: 06 m50 gray Location: sterling hts mi Posts: 124	Having a reflective plate and being required to have a light on the plate just does not make sense. __________________ 06 M50 Gray Debadged Drilled Pipes Windshield With LED Lights Fehling Backrest/Rack Cortech Tailbag + Cortech Sportbags 1'' Risers Clear T/S Lenses Garage Made Throttle Lock Hi-way Bars

11-07-2009, 08:24 PM	#54 (permalink)
Goldfinger Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: 06 M50 Black Location: Somerset, PA Posts: 13	$18.00 here in PA for the bikes. Cars are $36 a year and 1/2 ton trucks are $58.50 a year.

11-10-2009, 09:57 AM	#55 (permalink)
The Dark Knight TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 572	i just shelled out the $97.00 for the bike.. and what comes in the mail this week.. the truck tag for 86

11-10-2009, 06:57 PM	#56 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,432	that's one thing I like about WI - all bike plates are due in even years, prorated, of course. would like to see our cars done the same way. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

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