expavr
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Your problem reminds me of when I lived in Massachusetts (born there). Everytime I went to the Dept of Registry it was a hassle. It seemed like they went out of their way to create a problem. I've lived in Washington State for the last 20 years and it's a pleasant change. We have a correct year plate program and it's for stock or modified as long as they are not daily drivers. Once registered there are no annual fees. The people are always friendly and easy to deal with. In today's financial crisis being experienced by most states, someone ought to tell them it's wise to be nice to your customers, who are also voters. Good luck!
The difference between WA and other states I've registered a vehicle in is that the local registration office is a privately owned business that is licensed by the state. We moved to WA last September from CA and our vehicle registration process was a snap. Very pleasant staff - no hassles - and the "pink" from WA showed up in 3 weeks.