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Last Update: 8/28/18
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Vessels subject to excise tax, registration and titling exemptions.
(1) What vessels are subject to excise tax? All vessels sixteen feet and over with mechanical power or sails are subject to excise tax unless specifically exempt under chapter 82.49 RCW and vessels owned by Indian tribes and tribal members as provided in WAC 308-93-700 through 308-93-770.
(2) What vessels are subject to registration? Most vessels are subject to registration under chapter 88.02 RCW, including the following:
(a) Amphibious vessels (vehicles);
(b) Docking hulls;
(c) Houseboats;
(d) Inflatable vessels with motors;
(e) Sailboats (sixteen feet or longer);
(f) Personal watercraft (Jet Ski, Sea-Doo, AquaTrax, Wave Runner, etc.);
(g) Documented pleasure vessels.
(3) What do I do with the vessel registration identification document? The vessel registration must be:
(a) Carried on board the vessel whenever on the waters;
(4) What vessels are exempt from registration? Vessels exempted from registration under RCW 88.02.030, include but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Vessels under sixteen feet in overall length are:
(i) Powered by ten horsepower or less; and
(ii) Used on waters where there is no federal jurisdiction.
(b) Sailboats under sixteen feet;
(c) Ship's tender when properly identified as a tender to the parent vessel; and
(i) Is used only for direct transportation from ship to shore; and
(ii) Is less than ten horsepower.
(d) Vessels powered by human power, such as canoes, kayaks, and rowboats.
(e) Documented charter vessels, including, bare boat and time share charters.
(5) What vessels are subject to titling? All vessels subject to registration are issued a title, except the following:
(a) Vessel documented by the United States Coast Guard;
(b) Owner is unable to provide proof of ownership;
(c) Out-of-state title is being held by a lien holder (bank, credit union, etc.).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 06-21-025, § 308-93-030, filed 10/9/06, effective 11/9/06; WSR 01-03-128, § 308-93-030, filed 1/23/01, effective 2/23/01; WSR 99-21-097, § 308-93-030, filed 10/20/99, effective 11/20/99; WSR 84-19-026 (Order TL-RG 8), § 308-93-030, filed 9/13/84. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 7 § 20 and 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 46. WSR 83-23-076 (Order 736-DOL), § 308-93-030, filed 11/18/83.]
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Vessels from out-of-state operating in this state—Nonresident vessel permit required.
(b) A copy of the current foreign vessel registration or current United States Coast Guard certificate of documentation.
(2) How do I display the vessel visitor permit? The permit must be visible to law enforcement from either the dock or from the water. It must be kept aboard the vessel at all times when moored and during operation and protected from the weather.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 88.02.610, and 88.02.620. WSR 18-18-034, § 308-93-055, filed 8/28/18, effective 9/28/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.610 and 88.02.620. WSR 13-21-035, § 308-93-055, filed 10/9/13, effective 11/9/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 06-21-025, § 308-93-055, filed 10/9/06, effective 11/9/06; WSR 01-03-128, § 308-93-055, filed 1/23/01, effective 2/23/01; WSR 98-16-029, § 308-93-055, filed 7/29/98, effective 7/30/98.]
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Class "A" and Class "B" certificate of ownership.
Is there more than one class of certificate of ownership for my vessel? From June 30, 1985, through June 30, 1990, there were two classes of vessel certificate of ownership: Class "A" and Class "B."
Effective July 1, 1990, the "A" and "B" classifications of vessel certificate of ownership were discontinued. All vessel certificate of ownership, regardless of any classification previously assigned are considered to be exclusive evidence of ownership unless a person can provide sufficient evidence the certificate of ownership was issued in error or is invalid for some other reason.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 01-08-021, § 308-93-071, filed 3/27/01, effective 4/27/01; WSR 98-16-030, § 308-93-071, filed 7/29/98, effective 8/29/98; WSR 92-24-035, § 308-93-071, filed 11/25/92, effective 12/26/92. Statutory Authority: 1985 c 258. WSR 85-23-066 (Order TL-RG-19), § 308-93-071, filed 11/19/85.]
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Temporary use of an unregistered vessel.
May a vessel be operated on the waters of this state if it is not registered? An unregistered vessel may be operated on the waters of this state for fifteen consecutive days from the date of purchase using the notarized bill of sale in lieu of a registration certificate. The notarized bill of sale shall be carried on the vessel and contain:
(2) The model year, make, and hull identification number of the vessel;
(3) The date of sale; and
(4) The name, address and signature of the seller.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 01-08-021, § 308-93-078, filed 3/27/01, effective 4/27/01; WSR 98-16-030, § 308-93-078, filed 7/29/98, effective 8/29/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.030, 88.02.070, 88.02.120, 88.02.130, 88.02.140, 88.02.150 and 88.02.100. WSR 86-10-068 (Order TL/RG 25), § 308-93-078, filed 5/7/86.]
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(1) What are violations of chapters 42.56 and 46.12 RCW, this chapter, or a disclosure agreement with the department?
The department may suspend or revoke for up to five years the privilege of obtaining vessel record information.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.16.276 and 46.01.110. WSR 10-11-030, § 308-93-088, filed 5/11/10, effective 6/11/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070, 88.02.100. WSR 01-16-105, § 308-93-088, filed 7/30/01, effective 8/30/01; WSR 99-01-134, § 308-93-088, filed 12/21/98, effective 1/21/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070, 88.02.100 and 46.12.380. WSR 96-03-046, § 308-93-088, filed 1/11/96, effective 2/11/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 92-24-035, § 308-93-088, filed 11/25/92, effective 12/26/92.]
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Involuntary transfer of a vessel.
(1) Who may repossess a vessel? A Washington titled vessel may only be repossessed by the legal owner of record or secured party.
(2) What documentation does the department require when a vessel is repossessed? In addition to other documents required:
(a) The most recent certificate of ownership; or
(b) An affidavit in lieu of certificate of ownership; and
(c) A notarized/certified signature on an affidavit of repossession.
(3) Is the secured party/legal owner required to apply for a new certificate of ownership when a vessel has been repossessed? If the secured party/legal owner intends to hold the vessel for resale, they do not need to apply for a new certificate of ownership. Upon transfer to another person, the buyer must promptly mail or deliver to the department those documents referenced in subsection (2) of this section.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 00-23-029, § 308-93-200, filed 11/7/00, effective 12/8/00; WSR 98-21-001, § 308-93-200, filed 10/8/98, effective 11/8/98. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 7 § 20 and 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 46. WSR 83-23-076 (Order 736-DOL), § 308-93-200, filed 11/18/83.]
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Undercover and confidential vessel registration—Application procedures.
(1) What are undercover and confidential vessel registrations? They are vessel registrations and decals assigned only to vessels owned or operated by government agencies as identified in RCW 88.02.035.
(3) How are undercover and confidential vessels registered?
(a) An undercover vessel registration record will show fictitious names and addresses on all department records subject to public disclosure.
(5) How does a government agency apply for an undercover or confidential vessel registration?
(b) A copy of the current title, registration or other documents approved by the department of licensing that proves the vessel is owned or operated by the government agency.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.08.066 and 88.02.035. WSR 06-04-026, § 308-93-241, filed 1/24/06, effective 2/24/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.100, 88.02.070, 88.02.120. WSR 02-22-004, § 308-93-241, filed 10/24/02, effective 11/24/02; WSR 00-22-068, § 308-93-241, filed 10/30/00, effective 11/30/00; WSR 98-16-001, § 308-93-241, filed 7/22/98, effective 8/22/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.035(3). WSR 92-15-023, § 308-93-241, filed 7/6/92, effective 8/6/92.]
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What are the options for disposing of an abandoned vessel?
An abandoned vessel may be disposed of in several ways, depending upon where it is abandoned.
(1) Vessel abandoned adrift.
The watercraft adrift laws (chapter 79A.60 RCW) provide details for disposing of vessels abandoned on water.
(a) In addition to other documents required by law or rule, the following documents are required when applying for a certificate of ownership to a vessel that was abandoned adrift.
(i) A copy of the court order authorizing the sale of the abandoned vessel;
(ii) A bill of sale from the entity selling the vessel; and
(iii) A properly completed and notarized/certified vessel data form unless a completed vessel title application is submitted in lieu of the vessel data form.
(2) Vessel abandoned on land.
(a) A vessel abandoned on land may be disposed of by one of the following:
(i) The lost and found property laws in chapter 63.21 RCW; or
(ii) The unclaimed property in hands of city police (chapter 63.32 RCW); or
(iii) Unclaimed property in the hands of Washington state patrol (chapter 63.35 RCW); or
(iv) Unclaimed property in hands of sheriff (chapter 63.40 RCW).
(b) Documents needed to apply for a certificate of ownership for vessel that was abandoned on a highway of this state and towed by a registered tow truck operator. Vessels that are:
(i) Registered with the department; and
(ii) Found abandoned on a highway of this state; and
(iii) Towed by a registered tow truck operator
are subject to the requirements of the abandoned vehicle laws (chapter 46.55 RCW). The vessel may be sold using an abandoned vehicle report as proved in chapter 46.55 RCW. A properly completed and notarized/certified vessel data form is required upon application for certificate of ownership unless a completed vessel title application is submitted in lieu of the vessel data form.
(3) Vessel considered abandoned at a moorage facility.
A vessel moored in a moorage facility is considered abandoned when the vessel owner fails to pay the port charges owed.
Publicly owned moorage facilities attempting to dispose of a vessel for failure of the owner to pay port charges must follow the requirements of RCW 53.08.320. Privately owned moorage facilities attempting to dispose of a vessel for failure of the owner to pay port charges must follow the requirements of RCW 88.26.020.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.16.381. WSR 02-04-001, § 308-93-275, filed 1/23/02, effective 2/23/02.]
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Vessel seller's report of sale.
(1) Who must file a vessel seller's report of sale? With the exception of certain vessel transfers by registered Washington vessel dealers, Washington law (RCW 88.02.070 and 46.12.101) requires filing of a vessel seller's report of sale by any person or business that transfers their interest in a Washington registered/titled vessel to anyone else. For the purposes of this rule, transferring an interest includes, but is not limited to, selling, gifting, trading or disposing of your vessel, but does not include the creation, deletion, or change of a security interest.
(2) When must a vessel seller's report of sale be filed? Vessel seller's report of sale must be received by the department within five days of the date of sale, gift, trade or other disposition of the vessel, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state and federal holidays.
(3) Who is the seller? The seller is a person (individual or business) who transfers their right of ownership of a vessel to another person or business.
(4) Who is the purchaser? The purchaser is a person (individual or business) who takes a vessel into their possession, by voluntary acquisition.
(5) How do I file my vessel seller's report of sale? You may file your seller's report of sale by mailing it to the department.
(7) May a vessel seller's report of sale be removed from my vessel record? Yes. As a registered owner, you may have a vessel seller's report of sale removed by notifying the department in writing. You will need to provide the reason you are removing the report of sale.
(8) How will I show that I filed a vessel seller's report of sale? To obtain a copy of the filed seller's report of sale, you must contact the department.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101. WSR 06-23-038, § 308-93-276, filed 11/7/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 02-24-013, § 308-93-276, filed 11/25/02, effective 12/26/02.]
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Vessel length measurement.
(1) How is the length of my vessel calculated? The overall length of a vessel provided by the owner on application for certificate of ownership must be rounded down to the nearest whole foot. Vessel measurement must be from the tip of the bow to the stern of the vessel down the centerline but not including boomkins, swim ladders, outboard engines, or other extremities.
(2) How do I change the recorded length of my vessel if incorrect? Changing the recorded vessel length, unless incorrectly entered by the department requires:
(a) Verification of remeasurement from:
(ii) A port agency; or
(iii) The United States Coast Guard; or
(iv) Authorized representatives of the department.
(b) Documentation from the vessel manufacturer providing the correct length for that model vessel.
(c) Verification must be on agency letterhead and include the vessel description and signature of an authorized representative.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 01-08-021, § 308-93-285, filed 3/27/01, effective 4/27/01; WSR 98-16-030, § 308-93-285, filed 7/29/98, effective 8/29/98; WSR 92-24-035, § 308-93-285, filed 11/25/92, effective 12/26/92.]
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When is a certificate of ownership required? An application for certificate of ownership is required when:
(1) A person purchases a new vessel unless otherwise exempt from chapter 88.02 RCW.
(e) Addition or deletion of an owner;
(f) Proprietorship or partnership forming a corporation, whether or not the business name is changing; or
(g) Proprietorship or partnership purchasing a corporation which will no longer be operated as a corporation, whether or not the business name is changed.
(b) The secured party; or
(4) There is no change in the owner of the vessel but the certificate of ownership needs to be reissued because:
(a) A lien has been satisfied and the lien holder's name needs to be removed;
(b) A lien holder's name needs to be added. If a secondary lien holder is being added, the address of only the primary lien holder will be recorded;
(c) There is a change of lien holders;
(d) There has been a structural change in the vessel that changes the physical description of the vessel on the current certificate of ownership; or
(e) The vessel hull identification number has been altered, or removed, or needs to be corrected on the vessel or on the certificate of ownership.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 01-08-021, § 308-93-360, filed 3/27/01, effective 4/27/01; WSR 98-16-030, § 308-93-360, filed 7/29/98, effective 8/29/98. Statutory Authority: 1985 c 258. WSR 85-23-066 (Order TL-RG-19), § 308-93-360, filed 11/19/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 84-13-086 (Order TL-RG-2), § 308-93-360, filed 6/21/84. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 7 § 20 and 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 46. WSR 83-23-076 (Order 736-DOL), § 308-93-360, filed 11/18/83.]
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Format required for name and address—Ownership in joint tenancy.
(1) What does joint tenancy with rights of survivorship (JTWROS) mean when noted on a certificate of ownership? If a vessel certificate of ownership shows the owners are in joint tenancy with rights of survivorship and one of the named parties dies, ownership vests in the surviving joint owner(s). The department will issue a certificate of ownership in the name of the surviving joint owner(s) upon application supported by a copy of the death certificate issued by a government entity and an application for certificate of ownership signed by the surviving owner(s).
(2) How is joint tenancy with rights of survivorship shown on the application for certificate of ownership? The application for certificate of ownership must show the name of every owner with the phrase "Joint tenants with rights of survivorship" spelled out.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070, 88.02.100. WSR 03-07-076, § 308-93-380, filed 3/18/03, effective 4/18/03; WSR 01-21-071, § 308-93-380, filed 10/18/01, effective 11/18/01; WSR 99-22-059, § 308-93-380, filed 11/1/99, effective 12/2/99. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 7 § 20 and 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 46. WSR 83-23-076 (Order 736-DOL), § 308-93-380, filed 11/18/83.]
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(1) What is a chattel lien? For the purposes of this chapter, a chattel lien is a process by which a person may sell or take ownership of a vessel when:
(b) There is no record of the vessel on file with the department.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.020 [88.02.070], 88.02.100. WSR 07-03-128, § 308-93-445, filed 1/23/07, effective 2/23/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 06-17-145, § 308-93-445, filed 8/22/06, effective 9/22/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 01-21-071, § 308-93-445, filed 10/18/01, effective 11/18/01.]
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(1) What is a landlord's lien for rent? For the purposes of this chapter, a landlord's lien for rent is a process by which a landlord may sell or take ownership of a tenant's vessel as security for rent due.
This chapter does not apply to vessels (including transient vessels) moored or stored at a private moorage facility (see chapter 88.26 RCW).
(2) What documents are required to issue a certificate of ownership for a vessel obtained through the landlord's lien for rent process? The required documents include:
(3) When is a Washington court order required to issue a certificate of ownership as a result of a landlord's lien for rent? A Washington court order is required when there is no record of the vessel on file with the department.
(4) What laws regulate landlord's liens for rent? Chapters 58.18, 60.10, and 60.72 RCW regulate landlord's liens for rent.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 06-17-145, § 308-93-446, filed 8/22/06, effective 9/22/06.]
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(1) What is a self-service storage facilities lien? A self-service storage facilities lien is a process by which the owner of a self-service storage facility may sell a vessel stored at the facility as security for rent or other charges due.
(2) What documentation is required to obtain a certificate of ownership for a vessel obtained through the self-service storage facilities lien process? The required documents include:
(a) A completed affidavit of self-service storage facilities lien form provided or approved by the department;
(a) The vessel is no longer in the possession of the person who is claiming the self-service storage facilities lien; or
(b) There is an existing lien holder on the vessel record; or
(c) There is no record of the vessel on file with the department.
(4) What law regulates self-service storage facilities liens? Chapter 19.150 RCW regulates self-service storage facilities liens.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 06-17-145, § 308-93-447, filed 8/22/06, effective 9/22/06.]
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Signature of owner on application—Exceptions.
(b) Authorized supportive documentation, such as a power of attorney, is used in lieu of the signature(s);
(d) There is a statutorily authorized lien filed by a government agency against the vessel;
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 00-23-028, § 308-93-450, filed 11/7/00, effective 12/8/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070. WSR 98-09-023, § 308-93-450, filed 4/8/98, effective 5/9/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 92-24-035, § 308-93-450, filed 11/25/92, effective 12/26/92. Statutory Authority: 1985 c 258. WSR 85-23-066 (Order TL-RG-19), § 308-93-450, filed 11/19/85. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 7 § 20 and 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 46. WSR 83-23-076 (Order 736-DOL), § 308-93-450, filed 11/18/83.]
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(1) How does an owner release their interest in a vessel? A vessel owner(s) or secured party who intends to release interest in a vessel must:
(2) What documentation may be used in lieu of a release of interest? Documents that may be used in lieu of a release of interest include, but are not limited to, a certified or notarized:
(f) Abandoned vessel reported on an abandoned vehicle report and the affidavit of sale on the report has been completed by the issuing tow company;
(g) Other documentation approved by the department.
(3) What forms may secured parties use in lieu of subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section when their intent is to release interest? Secured parties who intend to release their interest in a vessel may provide one of the following if accompanied by the most recently issued certificate of ownership:
(b) The secured party is a business entity, a release of interest on its official letterhead.
(4) How is the release of interest submitted on an electronically stored Washington certificate of ownership? If the Washington certificate of ownership is a paperless certificate of ownership (title), the secured party may release its interest electronically or by signing an affidavit in lieu of title.
(5) When do signatures releasing interest need to be notarized or certified? An owner's release of interest on department approved documents other than the certificate of ownership must be notarized or certified in accordance with WAC 308-93-470.
(6) Are there situations when signatures would not need to be notarized or certified in order to release interest? Yes, the following are situations where notarization or certification is not required:
(a) When a signature releasing interest is provided on the certificate of ownership issued by the department or another jurisdiction;
(b) When a signature releasing interest is provided on an affidavit in lieu of title printed at a Washington paperless title institution's location;
(c) If the Washington certificate of ownership is a paperless certificate of ownership (title), the secured party may release its interest electronically;
(d) When there is a secured party and:
(ii) Release of interest in a vessel is in accordance with subsection (2)(a) or (b) of this section; and
(e) A release of interest or bill of sale is obtained from the registered owner when the vessel is from a jurisdiction which does not issue certificate of ownership or titles for this type of vessel;
(f) Documentation for a dissolution of marriage indicates the vessel had been awarded through the court;
(g) The registered owner is deceased (refer to WAC 308-93-520);
(h) Signature notarized on repossession if the vessel has been repossessed by the legal owner of record;
(i) A release of interest or a bill of sale from a wrecker or insurance company;
(j) If a valid marine document has been issued by or applied for from the United States Coast Guard documentation office;
(k) A court order awarding the vessel is provided;
(l) The director determines a notarized signature is not needed.
(7) When is a registered owner's release of interest not required? A release of interest is not required when:
(a) A registered owner is identified as a lessee or sublessee on an ownership document or a lienholder sells a contract to another lienholder;
(b) Documentation is required by the department in the event of death;
(c) A dissolution of a marriage has occurred; or
(d) Repossession.
(8) What is required to release the interest of a secured party in a documented vessel registered in Washington? A United States Coast Guard abstract may be used to release the interest of the secured party for a vessel registered in Washington.
(9) What documentation will be provided by the United States Coast Guard documentation office? The United States Coast Guard documentation office must provide the following documentation for secured parties who intend to release interest on a marine documented vessel:
(a) Their properly completed official lien release form; or a release of interest on their official letterhead, if the secured party is a business entity;
(b) Provide a certified copy of the satisfaction of preferred marine mortgage;
(c) Provide a certified copy of the document abstract from the United States Coast Guard, documentation office showing the lien has been satisfied.
These documents are provided to the United States Coast Guard by the lienholder/secured party, seller, new owner etc. Copies of these items may be requested from the United States Coast Guard for submission to the department when applying for certificate of ownership.
(10) What must the owner provide to the department when a vessel will no longer be documented with the United States Coast Guard? The owner must provide:
(a) A copy of the removal letter from the United States Coast Guard documentation office; and
(b) Documentation described in subsection (9) of this section for removing lienholder/secured party; and
(c) If ownership is changing, approved releases of interest as described in this rule.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 00-23-028, § 308-93-460, filed 11/7/00, effective 12/8/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070. WSR 98-09-023, § 308-93-460, filed 4/8/98, effective 5/9/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and [88.02].100. WSR 93-14-082, § 308-93-460, filed 6/30/93, effective 7/31/93. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 7 § 20 and 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 46. WSR 83-23-076 (Order 736-DOL), § 308-93-460, filed 11/18/83.]
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(1) Who may certify or notarize vessel certificate of ownership and registration activities on behalf of the department? Signatures must be notarized by a notary public or certified by agents and subagents appointed by the director. The certification must include the signature and the county, office, and operator number of the person certifying the signature. Signatures may also be certified by one of the following:
(a) Employees authorized by the director to certify signatures. The employees are:
(iii) Administrator and managers of the division primarily responsible for vessel title and registration; and
(vi) Persons assigned the responsibility for investigating vessel dealer activities.
(b) Persons named on a Washington vessel dealers bond, filed with the department, if the vessel is sold by that licensed vessel dealer. The certification must include the dealer number, signature, and title, of the person certifying the signature.
(2) What proof of identification must be presented to the person certifying the signature(s)? The person certifying the signatures shall require proof of identification. Approved identification includes:
(b) Any signed photo identification card; or
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 00-23-028, § 308-93-470, filed 11/7/00, effective 12/8/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070. WSR 98-09-023, § 308-93-470, filed 4/8/98, effective 5/9/98. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 7 § 20 and 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 46. WSR 83-23-076 (Order 736-DOL), § 308-93-470, filed 11/18/83.]
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Owner incompetent—Release of interest.
Who is eligible to release interest on a vessel ownership document if the owner is declared incompetent?
The release of interest may be signed by either:
(1) The court appointed guardian, if one has been appointed by the court, may release interest in a vessel owned by an individual who has been declared incompetent.
(2) Durable power of attorney as provided in Title 11 RCW. A copy of the court order or the durable power of attorney appointing the guardian must accompany the release of interest.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 02-05-059, § 308-93-530, filed 2/15/02, effective 3/18/02; WSR 99-07-041, § 308-93-530, filed 3/15/99, effective 4/15/99. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 7 § 20 and 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 46. WSR 83-23-076 (Order 736-DOL), § 308-93-530, filed 11/18/83.]
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Owner bankrupt—Release of interest.
Who has the authority to release interest in a vessel when an owner has been declared bankrupt?
A trustee appointed by the court has the authority to release interest on a vessel for the owner who has been declared bankrupt. The release of interest must be accompanied by a copy of the court order appointing the trustee.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 02-05-059, § 308-93-540, filed 2/15/02, effective 3/18/02; WSR 99-07-041, § 308-93-540, filed 3/15/99, effective 4/15/99. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 7 § 20 and 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 46. WSR 83-23-076 (Order 736-DOL), § 308-93-540, filed 11/18/83.]
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Is my foreign registration valid in Washington? Current foreign registration will be recognized for a period of sixty days to the extent a similar reciprocity is granted for vessels registered in the state of Washington. However, on or before the sixty-first day of use in this state, the owner of a foreign vessel must obtain a two-month vessel identification document issued by the department, its agents or subagents in accordance with WAC 308-93-055 if the state of principal use is not changing to Washington and the vessel owner wishes to keep the vessel located on Washington waters.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 01-08-021, § 308-93-640, filed 3/27/01, effective 4/27/01; WSR 98-16-029, § 308-93-640, filed 7/29/98, effective 7/30/98; WSR 84-19-026 (Order TL-RG 8), § 308-93-640, filed 9/13/84. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 7 § 20 and 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 46. WSR 83-23-076 (Order 736-DOL), § 308-93-640, filed 11/18/83.]
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Title purpose only.
Can I obtain a certificate of ownership for my vessel without securing a vessel registration number and decal? Yes, you may obtain a certificate of ownership for a vessel without securing a registration number and vessel decal.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.100. WSR 00-09-065, § 308-93-650, filed 4/18/00, effective 5/19/00. Statutory Authority: 1985 c 258. WSR 85-23-066 (Order TL-RG-19), § 308-93-650, filed 11/19/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.100 and 88.02.070. WSR 84-11-060 (Order TL/RG-1), § 308-93-650, filed 5/18/84.]
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Indian tribe vessels.
What is the purpose of WAC 308-93-700 through 308-93-770? WAC 308-93-700 through 308-93-770 are adopted to implement the Consent Decree entered in United States v. Washington, Civ. No. 9213 - Phase I - Sub. 88-1 entered on November 28, 1994, and signed by the United States, the signatory tribes, and the state of Washington. These rules do not repeat all of the sections of the Consent Decree and are not intended to include all of the requirements and provisions of the Consent Decree. However, the tribes and the state have agreed to an intergovernmental cooperative registration procedure. In the event of conflicting provisions, interpretations, or applications between these rules and the Consent Decree, resolution shall give precedence to the Consent Decree.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.100. WSR 02-05-058, § 308-93-700, filed 2/15/02, effective 3/18/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.100 and United States v Washington, Subproceeding No. 88-1. WSR 96-16-038, § 308-93-700, filed 8/1/96, effective 9/1/96.]
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The following terms used in WAC 308-93-700 through 308-93-770 have the meaning given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Indian tribe" and "tribal" means the Indian tribes which are signatory to the Consent Decree entered in United State v. Washington, Civ. No. 9213 - Phase I - Sub. 88-1 entered on November 28, 1994, including: Lower Elwha S'Klallam Tribe, Hoh Tribe, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, Lummi Nation, Makah Tribe, Muckleshoot Tribe, Nisqually Tribe, Nooksack Tribe, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, Puyallup Tribe, Quileute Tribe, Quinault Indian Nation, Sauk-Suiattle Tribe, Skokomish Tribe, Squaxin Island Tribe, Stillaquamish Tribe, Suquamish Tribe, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Tulalip Tribes, Upper Skagit Tribe, and Yakama Nation.
(2) "Tribal member(s)" means those persons duly enrolled in the Indian tribes identified in subsection (1) of this section.
(3) The terms "vessels" or "boats" are synonymous and mean watercraft used in connection with the exercise of federally secured fishing rights.
(4) All other terms have the same meaning as used in chapter 88.02 RCW and chapter 308-93 WAC.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.100. WSR 02-05-058, § 308-93-710, filed 2/15/02, effective 3/18/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.100 and United States v Washington, Subproceeding No. 88-1. WSR 96-16-038, § 308-93-710, filed 8/1/96, effective 9/1/96.]
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