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Chapter 308-56A WAC:
WACs > Title 308 > Chapter 308-56A
HTMLPDF 308-56A-006 Quick titles—Issuance by subagents.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-010 Title purpose only and no title issued.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-020 Application for certificate of ownership required.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-021 Assessment criteria for penalty fee.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-024 Stolen vehicle check required for certificate of ownership.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-030 Owner name and address—Recorded on the vehicle record—Application for certificate of ownership.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-040 Name and address—Change of address.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-056 Names separated by the words "and," "or," or the slash symbol "/."
HTMLPDF 308-56A-060 Ownership in joint tenancy.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-065 Vehicles held in trust.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-070 Leased vehicles.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-075 Multiple legal owners.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-110 New vehicles—Manufacturer's statement/certificate of origin.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-115 Vehicles from a state or country other than Washington.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-140 Department temporary permit.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-150 Certificate of vehicle inspection.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-160 Model year—How determined.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-200 Replacement Washington certificate of ownership.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-210 Ownership in doubt—Bonded title or three-year registration without title.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-215 Erasures, alterations, and incorrect information.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-250 Signature of registered owner on application—Exceptions.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-265 Releasing interest.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-270 Forms of signature.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-275 Certification of signature.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-295 Vehicle sold—Reported stolen—Liability if abandoned.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-300 Application for certificate of ownership for abandoned vehicles.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-305 Law enforcement sale.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-310 Personal property lien—Chattel.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-311 Personal property lien—Landlord's lien for rent.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-312 Personal property lien—Self-service storage facilities.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-315 Name change.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-320 Transfer by court order.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-325 Owner incompetent.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-330 Owner bankrupt.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-335 Owner deceased.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-405 Acquired from United States government.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-410 No application required.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-415 Application in dealers name.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-420 Delivery of vehicle on dealer temporary permit.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-425 Obtaining dealer temporary permits.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-450 Glider kits.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-455 Assembled and homemade vehicles.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-460 Destroyed or wrecked vehicle—Reporting—Rebuilt.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-500 Definitions.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-505 Elimination of manufactured home certificate of ownership (title)—Eligibility.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-525 Vehicle seller's report of sale.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-530 Vehicles brands and comments.
HTMLPDF 308-56A-640 Odometer disclosure statement.
PDF308-56A-006
Quick titles—Issuance by subagents.
(1) How may a subagent qualify to issue quick titles under RCW 46.12.555? Subagents may issue quick titles under the conditions and procedures established by the department.
(2) May a subagent's authority to issue quick titles be terminated or suspended? Yes, if the department or a vehicle licensing agent finds that a subagent has violated or no longer meets the qualifications or requirements of the department's policy or procedures regarding the issuance of quick titles the vehicle licensing agent may terminate or suspend for any period of time the subagent's authority to issue quick titles.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.555. WSR 14-16-029, § 308-56A-006, filed 7/25/14, effective 8/25/14.]
PDF308-56A-010
PDF308-56A-020
Application for certificate of ownership required.
When is an application for certificate of ownership required? In addition to the requirements set forth in chapter 46.12 and 46.16 RCW an application for certificate of ownership is required when:
(4) Adding a lien holder.
(7) The vehicle identification number needs to be corrected.
(8) The vehicle has been reported as salvage or wrecked by an insurer, owner, or wrecker and new certificate of ownership is requested. Title procedures are in WAC 308-56A-460.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 04-08-080, § 308-56A-020, filed 4/6/04, effective 5/7/04; WSR 03-05-081, § 308-56A-020, filed 2/19/03, effective 3/22/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101. WSR 00-20-065, § 308-56A-020, filed 10/3/00, effective 11/3/00; WSR 98-12-099, § 308-56A-020, filed 6/3/98, effective 7/4/98; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-020, filed 7/31/74.]
PDF308-56A-021
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PDF308-56A-030
Owner name and address—Recorded on the vehicle record—Application for certificate of ownership.
(1) What registered owner and lien holder or secured party information is required on the vehicle record and application for certificate of ownership (title)?
The vehicle record and application for certificate of ownership (title) must include:
(b) The registered owner's primary residence street address (at the choice of the registered owner, a mailing address if different from the residence address can also be given); and
(c) The primary secured party's mailing address.
(2) What does primary residence mean for a registered owner who is a natural person or a business?
(a) In the case of a natural person, it means the person's true, fixed and permanent home in Washington. This does not include secondary or vacation homes where a vehicle is garaged or used. The department will presume that a registered owner's primary residence is the same as the address used in driver's license records or voter registration records.
(b) In the case of a business, it means the principal place in Washington from which the licensed trade or business of the registered owner is directed, managed, or conducted. Businesses with multiple Washington licensed business locations should use the licensed business location where the service vehicles owned and operated by the business are directed, managed, garaged, stored or maintained.
(3) Do the addresses for the application for certificate of ownership, and vehicle record need to conform to United States Postal Service (USPS) standards?
Yes. USPS address standards must be used on all vehicle records, and certificates of ownership.
(4) Are there exceptions to the requirement to provide a primary residence street address?
Yes. Exceptions will be made for:
(a) Persons who are exempt by law from paying motor vehicle excise tax or fees.
(b) Vehicles exempt by law from motor vehicle excise tax or fees.
(c) Natural persons who are homeless; defined as someone with no housing.
(d) Other exceptions may apply as determined appropriate by the director or his or her designee.
(5) What will the department do if presented with documentation or other information to indicate there may be an error in the primary residence street address provided?
The department will flag the vehicle record and the registered owner will be required, prior to the time of next renewal, to:
(a) Show a residential utility bill, driver license or other documentation that verifies the primary residence street address; and
(b) Complete and sign a declaration under penalty of perjury on a form developed by the department.
(6) Can more than one address be shown on the vehicle record or application if there are multiple registered owners with different addresses?
No. The department can store the primary residence address and separate mailing address (if applicable) for only one of the registered owner(s).
(7) Can more than one address be shown on the vehicle record or application if there is more than one secured party?
No. Only one address for the primary secured party will be shown on the vehicle record.
(8) Is the applicant or registered owner required to certify the truth of the address information contained in the application for certificate of ownership or vehicle renewal?
No. The applicant or registered owner will only be required to complete and sign a declaration under penalty of perjury on a form developed by the department when the department has been presented with documentation or other information to indicate there may be an error in the address information provided and the vehicle record has been flagged.
(9) What is the penalty if the applicant or registered owner provides false address information?
A person providing false residency information is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable by a fine of five hundred twenty-nine dollars.
(10) Is my residence address subject to public disclosure?
Where both a mailing address and a residence address are recorded on the vehicle record and are different, only a mailing address will be disclosed. Both addresses will be disclosed in response to requests from courts, law enforcement agencies, or government entities with enforcement, investigative, or taxing authority and only for use in the normal course of conducting their business.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.010. WSR 07-21-120, § 308-56A-030, filed 10/23/07, effective 11/23/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.16.010. WSR 05-23-135, § 308-56A-030, filed 11/22/05, effective 1/3/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 04-07-168, § 308-56A-030, filed 3/23/04, effective 4/23/04; WSR 03-05-081, § 308-56A-030, filed 2/19/03, effective 3/22/03; WSR 99-01-014, § 308-56A-030, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 88.02.100, 46.10.040, 46.12.030, 46.16.040, 88.02.050 and 88.02.070. WSR 96-04-004, § 308-56A-030, filed 1/25/96, effective 2/25/96; WSR 95-13-058, § 308-56A-030, filed 6/19/95, effective 7/20/95; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-030, filed 7/31/74.]
PDF308-56A-040
Name and address—Change of address.
(1) If the registered owner's address changes, does the owner need to notify the department?
(2) What information do registered owners need to provide to the department if their address changes?
The owner must provide to the department:
(a) The registered owner's name (natural person or business) as it appears on the vehicle record(s);
(b) The license plate number or vehicle identification number (VIN) of each vehicle; and
(c) The street address for the primary residence and a separate mailing address if different from the primary residence address as defined in WAC 308-56A-030(2). The address must include a five digit zip code or the nine digit zip code if known.
(3) Who may file an address change or correction?
(a) The registered owner of the vehicle; or
(b) A public official, governmental agency, or taxing authority when proof of disputed residence is established; or
(c) A contractor who verifies or supplies correct addresses obtained from a public official or governmental agency.
This section does not relieve the registered owner of the responsibility to notify the department of an address change.
(4) Are there exceptions to the requirement to provide a primary residence street address on the department's change of address form?
Yes. Registered owners must meet one of the exceptions in WAC 308-56A-030(4) and complete and sign a form developed by the department indicating which exception they meet.
(5) Does the address need to conform to United States Postal Service (USPS) standards?
Yes. USPS address standards must be used on all vehicle records, registrations, and certificates of ownership.
(6) When is the registered owner required to certify the truth of the address information provided?
The registered owner is required to complete and sign a declaration under penalty of perjury if the department receives notice that there may be an error in the address information provided for the vehicle record. These records will be flagged to require the declaration be submitted before any transactions can be processed on that record.
(7) What is the penalty if the applicant or registered owner provides false address information when changing an address?
A person providing false address information is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable by a fine of five hundred twenty-nine dollars.
(8) Is my residence address subject to public disclosure?
The department of licensing complies with statutory standards for disclosure set out in chapter 46.12 RCW and the Driver's Privacy Protection Act set out in 18 U.S.C. Secs. 2721-2725.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 09-24-038, § 308-56A-040, filed 11/24/09, effective 12/25/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.16.010. WSR 05-23-135, § 308-56A-040, filed 11/22/05, effective 1/3/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 04-07-168, § 308-56A-040, filed 3/23/04, effective 4/23/04; WSR 03-05-081, § 308-56A-040, filed 2/19/03, effective 3/22/03; WSR 99-01-014, § 308-56A-040, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99; WSR 92-15-024, § 308-56A-040, filed 7/6/92, effective 8/6/92; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-040, filed 7/31/74.]
PDF308-56A-056
Names separated by the words "and," "or," or the slash symbol "/."
(1) Does the department use the words "and," "or," or the slash symbol "/" when recording multiple interests on a certificate of ownership? No, the department has not used these designations since 1974 when recording ownership interest. For certificates of ownership that have been issued using one of these designations:
(a) Any registered owners so shown are considered to have equal registered owner interest in the vehicle;
(b) Any lien holder so shown is considered to have equal security interest in the vehicle.
(2) Will the department use the words "and," "or," or the slash symbol "/" if another jurisdiction has recorded multiple interests on the foreign certificate of ownership using one of these designations? No, the department does not allow the use of these designations when recording ownership interest.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 03-05-081, § 308-56A-056, filed 2/19/03, effective 3/22/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.040 and 46.16.216. WSR 99-21-098, § 308-56A-056, filed 10/20/99, effective 11/20/99.]
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(2) If a vehicle is held in trust, who represents the trust for certificate of ownership transactions? If the vehicle record shows or is to be shown as:
(a) The trustee(s) name(s) only, followed by the designation trustee, i.e., John Doe, trustee, all trustees shown or to be shown on the certificate of ownership must sign.
(b) The trustee(s) name(s) followed by the designation trustee and name of the trust, i.e., John Doe, trustee John Doe Family Trust, all trustees shown or to be shown on the certificate of ownership must sign.
(c) The name of the trust only, i.e., John Doe Family Trust, any trustee(s) designated in the trust document must sign.
(3) What trust documents do I need to present to apply for a certificate of ownership in the name of the trust? You will need to provide a copy of the signed trust documents, showing the name of the trust, trustee(s) and successor trustees.
(4) What is required when a trustee no longer acts on behalf of a trust? If a trustee no longer acts on behalf of a trust, and the vehicle ownership currently shows:
(c) The name of the trust only, i.e., John Doe Family Trust, application for new certificate of ownership is not required.
In applying for a new certificate of ownership you will need to provide a copy of the signed trust documents, showing the name of the trust, trustee(s) and successor trustees.
New or successor trustees must provide documentation showing they are named as such in the trust.
(5) What is required when a trust is terminated? The owner of the vehicle must apply for a new certificate of ownership under chapter 46.12 RCW.
If trustee(s) are deceased and no successor trustee(s) is appointed, the process established in WAC 308-56A-335 - Owner deceased, applies.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 03-10-097, § 308-56A-065, filed 5/7/03, effective 6/7/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 88.02.070 and 88.02,100 [88.02.100]. WSR 01-08-022, § 308-56A-065, filed 3/27/01, effective 4/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 99-08-064, § 308-56A-065, filed 4/5/99, effective 5/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.030. WSR 97-03-076, § 308-56A-065, filed 1/15/97, effective 2/15/97; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-065, filed 7/31/74.]
PDF308-56A-070
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Multiple legal owners.
(1) Can more than one legal owner show as security interest on the certificate of ownership? Yes, however, this is subject to the limited amount of space available in the department's computer system for legal owner's name information.
(2) How are additional legal owner's interest shown on the certificate of ownership? Additional legal owners are shown directly after the first legal owner. Only the address of the first legal owner will be shown on the certificate of ownership.
(3) If the security interest has been satisfied with one of the legal owners shown on a certificate of ownership, how is their interest released? When the security interest of one of the legal owners shown on a certificate of ownership has been satisfied that interest must be released on the certificate of ownership or a department approved release of interest form. The remaining legal owner(s) must, within ten days of receiving the properly released certificate of ownership, apply for reissuance of the certificate of ownership showing the remaining legal owner's name and address.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 04-13-118, § 308-56A-075, filed 6/22/04, effective 7/23/04; WSR 03-10-097, § 308-56A-075, filed 5/7/03, effective 6/7/03; WSR 99-08-064, § 308-56A-075, filed 4/5/99, effective 5/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.030. WSR 97-03-076, § 308-56A-075, filed 1/15/97, effective 2/15/97; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-075, filed 7/31/74.]
PDF308-56A-110
PDF308-56A-115
Vehicles from a state or country other than Washington.
(1) What ownership documents are required to title and license a vehicle not currently titled or licensed in the state of Washington?
(a) If a vehicle is titled in another state, the application for certificate of ownership must be accompanied by the current ownership documents.
(b) If the vehicle was acquired from an agency of the United States government, the federal ownership document issued by the United States government must accompany the application for certificate of ownership. When a bill of sale covers more than one vehicle, a photocopy may be accepted when:
(i) United States federal government either registered or titled in Washington with a federal (FED) use class, the purchaser needs a bill of sale for a no title issued (NTI), or when title is issued in Washington, need title properly released.
(ii) A secure odometer disclosure completed only by the transferee and buyer if the vehicle falls within the federal odometer disclosure criteria.
(c) If a vehicle is titled in another country, the application for certificate of ownership must be accompanied by the current ownership document issued by that country. If the country from which the vehicle is imported cancels the vehicle ownership document for export, the application for certificate of ownership must be accompanied by documents showing proof of ownership and evidence of the cancellation if available. If evidence of cancellation is not available, then a statement of fact by the owner is required.
(d) If a member of the United States armed forces owns the vehicle and the vehicle has been registered by a United States government military entity, the application for certificate of ownership must be accompanied by the registration certificate as proof of ownership. If there is a lien holder, the armed forces member must provide the lien holder information at the time of application.
(2) What ownership documents are required to obtain a certificate of ownership for a vehicle from a nontitling state or country?
(a) If the vehicle is from a state or country that by policy or law does not title a specific vehicle, but does register it, the department will accept the registration as an ownership document. If the applicant is not the owner shown on the registration, a bill of sale or release of interest is also required.
(b) If the vehicle is from a state or country that neither registers nor titles, follow the ownership in doubt procedures from WAC 308-56A-210. The applicant must submit a statement indicating when and where they acquired the vehicle.
(3) What if I am unable to locate a record of my vehicle in any state or country? If there is no indication that your vehicle is from a nontitle or nonregistration state or country, and no record of your vehicle is found, you may follow ownership in doubt procedures in WAC 308-56A-210.
(4) What is required to title a vehicle from a titling state or country that has refused to issue a title document for a specific vehicle? If the state or country has refused to issue title, Washington may require the customer to comply with ownership in doubt procedures from WAC 308-56A-210. In those cases where a title was refused for reasons not applicable to Washington, the department may consider issuing a title with the appropriate documentation.
(5) What documentation is required in addition to the ownership document if my vehicle is from a foreign country? In addition to the ownership document, the application for certificate of ownership must be accompanied by:
(a) An approved Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection Entry Summary form properly executed authorizing the vehicle entry into this country. Applications for certificate of ownership for vehicles imported from Puerto Rico need not be accompanied by a customs document;
(b) An English translation for any document provided which is not in the English language. The translator must provide a notarized or certified affidavit attesting to the accuracy of the translation;
(c) A release of interest from the owners shown on the ownership documents, as provided in WAC 308-56A-265, if the applicant is not the owner shown.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 07-20-109, § 308-56A-115, filed 10/3/07, effective 11/3/07; WSR 06-22-025, § 308-56A-115, filed 10/25/06, effective 11/25/06; WSR 03-05-081, § 308-56A-115, filed 2/19/03, effective 3/22/03; WSR 01-20-010, § 308-56A-115, filed 9/20/01, effective 10/21/01; WSR 99-01-014, § 308-56A-115, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99; WSR 93-14-084, § 308-56A-115, filed 6/30/93, effective 7/31/93; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-115, filed 7/31/74.]
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Certificate of vehicle inspection.
(1) When is a certificate of vehicle inspection required? A certificate of vehicle inspection, completed by the Washington state patrol or other authorized inspector, must accompany the application for certificate of ownership and include the applicable statutory inspection fee whenever the applicant's vehicle is:
(c) One on which the identification number needs verification as requested by the department, county auditor, or authorized agent;
(g) Subject to ownership in doubt described in WAC 308-56A-210;
(iv) With no Washington record or no manufacture certificate/statement of origin (MCO/MSO) except those described in WAC 308-56A-210;
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 08-03-104, § 308-56A-150, filed 1/22/08, effective 2/22/08; WSR 06-22-025, § 308-56A-150, filed 10/25/06, effective 11/25/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.16.125, 46.16.225, 46.16.276, 46.16.060, 46.16.600, 43.17.060. WSR 04-08-002, § 308-56A-150, filed 3/24/04, effective 4/24/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.040, 46.16.216. WSR 03-12-006, § 308-56A-150, filed 5/22/03, effective 6/22/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 03-05-081, § 308-56A-150, filed 2/19/03, effective 3/22/03; WSR 01-20-010, § 308-56A-150, filed 9/20/01, effective 10/21/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.040 and 46.16.216. WSR 99-21-098, § 308-56A-150, filed 10/20/99, effective 11/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 97-07-014, § 308-56A-150, filed 3/11/97, effective 4/11/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.040 and 46.16.216. WSR 91-04-024, § 308-56A-150, filed 1/29/91, effective 3/1/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 85-06-011 (Order TL/RG 11), § 308-56A-150, filed 2/22/85; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-150, filed 7/31/74.]
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Replacement Washington certificate of ownership.
(1) What is a replacement certificate of ownership? A replacement certificate of ownership replaces certificates of ownership that are:
(b) Mutilated;
(c) Stolen; or
(d) Destroyed.
(2) What documents and information do I need to provide to the department to obtain a replacement certificate of ownership? A replacement certificate of ownership will be issued only to the owner(s) of record. You will need to provide an explanation of what happened to the certificate of ownership that you are replacing and the vehicle description to include, but not limited to, the model year, make, and vehicle identification number or the Washington license plate number. A request for a replacement certificate of ownership must be presented to the department on a notarized or certified:
(a) Affidavit of loss form;
(b) Letter of request from the owner(s) of record; or
(c) Affidavit in lieu of title.
(3) Who needs to sign the request for a replacement certificate of ownership? All legal owners shown on department records must sign the request for the replacement certificate of ownership. Signatures must be certified or notarized in accordance with WAC 308-56A-275.
(4) What do I do if I find my certificate of ownership after I receive a replacement? Once a replacement certificate of ownership is issued, any previously issued certificate of ownership is void and, if found, must be destroyed.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.040, 46.16.216. WSR 03-12-006, § 308-56A-200, filed 5/22/03, effective 6/22/03; WSR 99-12-031, § 308-56A-200, filed 5/25/99, effective 6/25/99; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-200, filed 7/31/74.]
PDF308-56A-210
Ownership in doubt—Bonded title or three-year registration without title.
(1) What is ownership in doubt? Ownership in doubt is when a vehicle owner(s) is unable to obtain satisfactory evidence of ownership or releases of interest as described in WAC 308-56A-265.
(2) What options are available in an ownership in doubt situation? When in an ownership in doubt situation, the owner may:
(a) Apply for three-year registration without title; or
(b) Apply for a bonded title described in RCW 46.12.151; or
(c) Petition any district or superior court of any county of this state to receive a judgment awarding ownership of the vehicle. This is required if ownership of the vehicle is contested after the applicant makes application for ownership in doubt and before the three-year ownership in doubt period has lapsed.
(3) What documents are required when applying for a bonded title or three-year registration without title? Required documents when applying for a bonded title or three-year registration include:
(a) The originals or copies of letters sent by registered or certified mail to the registered and legal owners of record, including the return receipt. The letters must include information regarding the applicant's claim to ownership and a request for the released certificate of ownership (title) or a notarized or certified release of interest.
(i) Registered and legal owner information will be released under WAC 308-56A-090 for applications needing that information.
(ii) If there is no Washington record, (a) of this subsection does not apply.
(iii) If the owners of record do not respond before submitting their application, the applicant must wait fifteen days from acknowledged receipt of the letter.
(iv) If the letter is returned unclaimed, the applicant must submit the letter, unopened, with the application.
(b) A bonded title or a three-year registration without title affidavit completed by the applicant and signed by all persons to be shown as a registered owner.
(c) Washington state patrol inspection, unless the vehicle is specifically exempt under subsection (4) of this section. For vehicles exempt from the Washington state patrol inspection under subsection (4) of this section, the following documents are also required:
(i) A bonded title or three-year registration without title affidavit for vehicles exempt from the Washington state patrol inspection completed and signed by a person to be shown as a registered owner; and
(ii) A legible etching or photograph of the VIN as proof of the VIN.
(d) Application for certificate of ownership (title).
(e) A bond as described in RCW 46.12.151, if the applicant is applying for a bonded title.
(f) Other documents that may be required by law or rule.
(4) Are there exemptions from the Washington state patrol inspection? Yes.
(a) Certain vehicles are exempt from the Washington state patrol inspection if:
(i) There is a Washington record; or
(ii) There is no Washington record, but the vehicle owner has a title or registration certificate issued by Washington or another jurisdiction.
(b) Vehicles exempt from the Washington state patrol inspection include:
(i) Mopeds;
(ii) Trailers with a scale weight less than two thousand pounds;
(iii) Not eligible for road use (NEFRU) vehicles as defined in WAC 308-56A-500 when the model year is ten years old or older;
(iv) Travel trailers and park model trailers when the model year is ten years old and older;
(v) Campers when the model year is ten years old and older;
(vi) Manufactured and mobile homes are exempt at all times.
(5) When is a bond required? A bond is required in ownership in doubt situations when:
(a) The applicant is a Washington state licensed vehicle dealer; or
(b) The Washington record shows there is an existing lien.
(6) How is a vehicle value determined for filing a bond? Vehicle value may be determined from one of the following sources:
(a) The department's automated valuing system; or
(b) A published appraisal guide; or
(c) Appraisal from a licensed vehicle dealer or appraisal company. The appraisal must be on company letterhead and have the business card attached; or
(d) Insured amount; or
(e) Consideration or payment plus estimated repairs by a bona fide mechanic; or
(f) Other valuing sources approved by the department.
(7) May I transfer ownership on a vehicle with a bonded title or three-year registration without title? Yes.
(a) Owners releasing interest in a vehicle with a bonded title or three-year registration without title must provide a release of interest described in WAC 308-56A-265;
(b) The new owners must submit an application for title as described in this chapter and complete the time remaining on the current ownership in doubt period.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 07-13-082, § 308-56A-210, filed 6/19/07, effective 7/20/07; WSR 06-22-025, § 308-56A-210, filed 10/25/06, effective 11/25/06; WSR 03-05-081, § 308-56A-210, filed 2/19/03, effective 3/22/03; WSR 99-01-014, § 308-56A-210, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.250(1), 46.01.110, 46.12.151 and 46.12.380. WSR 96-03-047, § 308-56A-210, filed 1/11/96, effective 2/11/96; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-210, filed 7/31/74.]
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Signature of registered owner on application—Exceptions.
(1) When is the signature of a registered owner(s) required? Each registered owner is required to sign the application for certificate of ownership except when:
(c) The legal owner applies for a duplicate certificate of ownership;
(e) An existing legal owner's perfected security interest is transferred to another party and the new secured party is perfecting its security interest;
(f) The department determines from a review of supporting documentation that the vehicle record must be corrected and a new certificate of ownership issued to correct an error made by the department.
(2) When is one signature acceptable on an application for certificate of ownership with multiple registered owners? Only one registered owner's signature is required when:
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.16.110. WSR 04-19-017, § 308-56A-250, filed 9/7/04, effective 10/8/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 03-08-055, § 308-56A-250, filed 3/31/03, effective 5/1/03; WSR 99-08-065, § 308-56A-250, filed 4/5/99, effective 5/6/99; WSR 92-15-024, § 308-56A-250, filed 7/6/92, effective 8/6/92; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-250, filed 7/31/74.]
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Releasing interest.
(1) How does a registered or legal owner release interest in a vehicle? To release interest in a vehicle a registered or legal owner must:
(b) Provide a release of interest document or form approved by the department.
(2) Do signatures releasing interest need to be notarized or certified? If the signatures releasing interest are not provided on the certificate of ownership, all signatures must be notarized or certified in accordance with WAC 308-56A-275.
(3) When are notarized or certified signatures not required on a release of interest? Signatures releasing interest do not need to be notarized or certified when:
(ii) Provide a release of interest document or form approved by the department; and
(4) When is a release of interest not required from a registered owner? A release of interest from the registered owner is not required when:
(b) The vehicle is awarded to a different owner by legal action.
(5) What other documentation may be used as a release of interest? Documents that may be used as a release of interest include, but are not limited to:
(c) Letter of release;
(f) Chattel or landlord lien form;
(g) Certificate of junk vehicle form; or
(h) Other documentation approved by the department.
These items may be subject to notary requirements.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 03-08-055, § 308-56A-265, filed 3/31/03, effective 5/1/03; WSR 99-08-065, § 308-56A-265, filed 4/5/99, effective 5/6/99; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-265, filed 7/31/74.]
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Forms of signature.
(1) What forms of signature are acceptable to the department? The department will accept any memorandum, signature stamp, mark, or sign made with intent to authenticate any instrument or writing.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.16A.220. WSR 15-16-090, § 308-56A-270, filed 8/3/15, effective 9/3/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.16.010 and 9A.04.110. WSR 06-15-060, § 308-56A-270, filed 7/12/06, effective 8/12/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 03-08-055, § 308-56A-270, filed 3/31/03, effective 5/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.101, 88.02.070. WSR 02-01-123, § 308-56A-270, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/19/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 99-08-065, § 308-56A-270, filed 4/5/99, effective 5/6/99; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-270, filed 7/31/74.]
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Vehicle sold—Reported stolen—Liability if abandoned.
Who is responsible for removal, storage, and disposal fees if a vehicle has been reported stolen after it was reported sold, and is subsequently abandoned?
If a report of sale has been properly filed with the department prior to the date the vehicle was reported stolen, the purchaser shown on that report of sale will be responsible for removal, storage, and disposal fees. If a report of sale has not been properly filed, the registered owner on the department records remains liable.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 03-05-081, § 308-56A-295, filed 2/19/03, effective 3/22/03; WSR 99-01-014, § 308-56A-295, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99.]
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Application for certificate of ownership for abandoned vehicles.
What proof of ownership do I need to submit for a vehicle I purchased at a Washington abandoned vehicle auction as authorized under chapter 46.55 RCW? You must submit:
(1) A Washington Abandoned Vehicle Report - Affidavit of Sale form as provided for in WAC 308-61-026(1); and
(2) Certificate of ownership application and other documents required by RCW 46.12.030(3).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.101. WSR 03-12-071, § 308-56A-300, filed 6/3/03, effective 7/4/03; WSR 99-13-150, § 308-56A-300, filed 6/21/99, effective 7/22/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101 as amended by 1987 c 127 § 1. WSR 87-21-012 (Order TL/RG/36), § 308-56A-300, filed 10/9/87; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-300, filed 7/31/74.]
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Law enforcement sale.
(1) What documents must I submit to obtain a certificate of ownership for a vehicle that has been purchased at a law enforcement sale? You must submit:
(a) Documents required by chapters 46.01 and 46.12 RCW;
(b) A bill of sale from law enforcement to the purchaser stating that the vehicle was sold in accordance with chapter 63.32, 63.35 or 63.40 RCW;
(c) A copy of an order from any district or superior court of any county of this state authorizing law enforcement to sell the vehicle; or
(d) The current certificate of ownership, if it is available.
(2) Does the sale of a vehicle at a law enforcement sale remove any previous security interest? Yes, the security interests are released at the time of sale.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.101. WSR 03-12-071, § 308-56A-305, filed 6/3/03, effective 7/4/03; WSR 99-13-150, § 308-56A-305, filed 6/21/99, effective 7/22/99; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-305, filed 7/31/74.]
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Personal property lien—Chattel.
(1) What is a chattel lien? For the purposes of this section a chattel lien is a process by which a person may sell or take ownership of a vehicle when:
(2) What documents are required to obtain a certificate of ownership for a vehicle? The required documents include:
(a) A completed Vehicle/Vessel Chattel Lien Sale Affidavit form provided or approved by the department; and
(b) A certified copy of the lien filing that is filed with the county auditor; and
(c) A copy of the letter(s) sent by the lien applicant via first class mail, and certified or registered mail, to the registered and legal owners of record, including the return receipt; and
(d) Affidavit of service by mail; and
(e) Application for certificate of ownership; and
(3) When is a Washington court order required to issue a certificate of ownership as a result of a chattel lien? A Washington court order is required when:
(a) Someone other than the owner of record requested the services and/or materials; or
(b) There is no record of the vehicle on file with the department.
(4) What laws regulate chattel liens? Chapter 60.08 RCW regulates chattel liens.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.020 [88.02.070], 88.02.100. WSR 07-03-128, § 308-56A-310, filed 1/23/07, effective 2/23/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 06-17-145, § 308-56A-310, filed 8/22/06, effective 9/22/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 01-21-071, § 308-56A-310, filed 10/18/01, effective 11/18/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 88.02.070 and 88.02,100 [88.02.100]. WSR 01-08-022, § 308-56A-310, filed 3/27/01, effective 4/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101. WSR 99-13-150, § 308-56A-310, filed 6/21/99, effective 7/22/99; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-310, filed 7/31/74.]
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Personal property lien—Landlord's lien for rent.
(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 vehicle as security for rent due.
(2) What documents are required to issue a certificate of ownership for a vehicle obtained through the landlord's lien for rent process? The required documents include:
(a) A completed affidavit of landlord lien form provided or approved by the department;
(b) Application for certificate of ownership; and
(c) Other documents that may be required by law or rule.
(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 vehicle on file with the department.
(4) What laws regulate landlords' lien for rent? Chapters 59.18, 60.10, and 60.72 RCW regulate landlord liens for rent.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 06-17-145, § 308-56A-311, filed 8/22/06, effective 9/22/06.]
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Personal property lien—Self-service storage facilities.
(1) What is a self-service storage facilities lien? For the purposes of this chapter, a self-storage facilities lien is a process by which the owner of a self-storage facility may sell a vehicle stored at the facility as security for rent or other charges due.
(2) What documents are required to obtain a certificate of ownership for a vehicle obtained through the self-service storage facilities lien process? The required documents include:
(a) A completed affidavit of self-storage facilities lien sale form provided or approved by the department;
(3) When is a Washington court order required to issue a certificate of ownership as a result of a self-service storage facilities lien?
(a) The vehicle 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 vehicle record; or
(c) There is no record of the vehicle on file with the department.
(4) What law regulates self-service storage facilities liens? Chapter 19.150 RCW regulates self-storage facilities liens.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 06-17-145, § 308-56A-312, filed 8/22/06, effective 9/22/06.]
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What document must I submit to change my name shown on the certificate of ownership? You must submit:
(1) Documents required by chapters 46.01 and 46.12 RCW; and
(2) If the name was changed by a court order, a copy of that order; or
(3) A notarized/certified affidavit signed by you stating:
(a) Your previous and current names; and
(b) The reason for the name change; and
(c) That the purpose of the name change is not to defraud.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.101. WSR 03-12-071, § 308-56A-315, filed 6/3/03, effective 7/4/03; WSR 99-13-150, § 308-56A-315, filed 6/21/99, effective 7/22/99; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-315, filed 7/31/74.]
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Owner bankrupt.
Who releases interest in a vehicle when an owner has been declared bankrupt? The owner or the trustee appointed by the bankruptcy court has the authority to release interest in a vehicle. A copy of the court order appointing the trustee must accompany the release of interest.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.101. WSR 03-12-071, § 308-56A-330, filed 6/3/03, effective 7/4/03; WSR 99-13-150, § 308-56A-330, filed 6/21/99, effective 7/22/99; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-330, filed 7/31/74.]
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(1) What titling options are available when a vehicle owner is deceased?
(a) The vehicle can be titled in the name of the estate; or
(b) The vehicle ownership may be released by a personal representative and transferred into the name of a new owner; or
(c) The surviving owner may transfer into their name if joint tenancy was indicated on the certificate of ownership.
(2) How can a vehicle be titled in the name of the estate of the deceased? The signature of a personal representative as described in RCW 11.02.005(1) is required to release interest for the deceased owner. The vehicle may then be titled and licensed in the name of the estate of the deceased pending final settlement of the estate. A copy of the court order appointing or confirming the personal representative must be attached to the application for certificate of ownership.
(3) How will the name of the estate be shown on the certificate of ownership? The name will be shown as "Estate of (deceased's name)."
(4) What do I need as documentation to release or transfer interest in a vehicle acquired from an estate of a deceased person?
(d) Not administered:
(i) Copy of death certificate; and
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 01-03-002, § 308-56A-335, filed 1/4/01, effective 2/4/01; WSR 99-06-037, § 308-56A-335, filed 2/26/99, effective 3/29/99; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-335, filed 7/31/74.]
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Acquired from United States government.
Do I need to title those vehicles? A licensed vehicle dealer who acquires vehicles from an agency of the United States government may title the vehicles under "title purpose only" procedures and need attach only the original or one certified copy of the bill of sale if each application is filed in the name of the dealer and all such applications are filed at the same time.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.70.160. WSR 05-14-092, § 308-56A-405, filed 6/30/05, effective 7/31/05; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-405, filed 7/31/74.]
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When do I not need to apply for a certificate of ownership? A Washington vehicle dealer need not apply for certificate of ownership in his own name when:
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101. WSR 06-23-038, § 308-56A-410, filed 11/7/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.70.160. WSR 05-14-092, § 308-56A-410, filed 6/30/05, effective 7/31/05; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-410, filed 7/31/74.]
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Application in dealers name.
When do I need to apply for a certificate of ownership? Except as referenced in WAC 308-56A-410, a Washington dealer must apply for title in his/her own name by following all procedures set forth in these rules whenever the dealer does not have a valid certificate of ownership properly released.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.70.160. WSR 05-14-092, § 308-56A-415, filed 6/30/05, effective 7/31/05; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-415, filed 7/31/74.]
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Glider kits.
(1) What is a glider kit? A glider kit consists of a new cab, chassis, front axle, fenders and air-hose equipment designed for assembly with an existing truck or truck-tractor's rear axle(s), and power train.
(2) How are glider kits described on a certificate of ownership? The following identifiers will be shown on the certificate of ownership:
(a) The model year of the vehicle as designated by the kit manufacturer or the Washington state patrol;
(b) The make of the vehicle will be the make of the kit;
(c) The series and body type will include the initials GL;
(d) The identification number of the vehicle as determined by an authorized vehicle identification inspector.
(3) What documents must be submitted with an application for certification of ownership for glider kits? The application for certificate of ownership must be accompanied by the following documents:
(a) The previously issued certificate of ownership, bill(s) of sale or manufacturer's certificate/statement of origin (MCO/MSO);
(b) The previously issued gross weight license when applying for credit against the registration fee, if applicable;
(c) A certificate of inspection by an authorized inspector verifying the vehicle identification number and of component parts not included in the glider kit MCO/MSO;
(d) A certified weight slip showing the new scale weight of the vehicle;
(e) An MCO/MSO or bill of sale for the kit;
(f) A declaration of value form provided by the department.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.16.125, 46.16.225, 46.16.276, 46.16.060, 46.16.600, 43.17.060. WSR 04-08-002, § 308-56A-450, filed 3/24/04, effective 4/24/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 00-04-046, § 308-56A-450, filed 1/27/00, effective 2/27/00; WSR 92-15-024, § 308-56A-450, filed 7/6/92, effective 8/6/92; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-450, filed 7/31/74.]
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Assembled and homemade vehicles.
(1) What constitutes an assembled vehicle? An assembled vehicle is a vehicle that has been constructed using a cab, body, or frame from two or more vehicles and has the same appearance as a vehicle that was manufactured under a specific year, make, and model by a manufacturer but the original vehicle identification number (VIN) no longer accurately describes the vehicle. Assembled vehicles do not include glider kits, custom vehicles, street rods, salvage, or kit vehicles.
(3) What constitutes a homemade vehicle? A homemade vehicle is one that has been constructed from any combination of new, used, or homemade parts that does not resemble a vehicle that was manufactured under a specific year, make, and model by a manufacturer. This includes:
(5) What documents must I submit with my application for a certificate of title for an assembled or homemade vehicle? You must submit the following documents with your application for certificate of title:
(a) The certificate of title or bills of sale for each vehicle or major component part used in the assembly or construction of the vehicle. The bills of sale must be notarized unless purchased from an auto dealer or business licensed to sell auto parts. The bill(s) of sale must include:
(b) A Washington state patrol inspection or inspection from other personnel authorized by the director verifying the vehicle identification number, make, model, and year;
(6) What is required to remove, destroy, or conceal a vehicle identification number plate on a vehicle or major component part to be used on my assembled or homemade vehicle? The vehicle or major component part containing the VIN plate must be presented to the Washington state patrol with the VIN plate intact. The WSP will remove the VIN plate and mark the vehicle or major component part so it can be identified when the assembled or homemade vehicle is ready for inspection.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.560. WSR 14-24-111, § 308-56A-455, filed 12/3/14, effective 1/3/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 04-08-080, § 308-56A-455, filed 4/6/04, effective 5/7/04; WSR 03-10-097, § 308-56A-455, filed 5/7/03, effective 6/7/03; WSR 00-04-046, § 308-56A-455, filed 1/27/00, effective 2/27/00; WSR 92-15-024, § 308-56A-455, filed 7/6/92, effective 8/6/92; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-455, filed 7/31/74.]
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(3) What is the current market value threshold amount? The current market value threshold amount is seven thousand nine hundred thirty dollars.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.12.600. WSR 19-13-008, § 308-56A-460, filed 6/6/19, effective 7/7/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.600. WSR 12-20-032, § 308-56A-460, filed 9/27/12, effective 10/28/12; WSR 11-22-034, § 308-56A-460, filed 10/26/11, effective 11/26/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 10-19-045, § 308-56A-460, filed 9/13/10, effective 10/14/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.12.005 and 46.01.110. WSR 09-19-113, § 308-56A-460, filed 9/22/09, effective 10/23/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 04-08-080, § 308-56A-460, filed 4/6/04, effective 5/7/04; WSR 02-19-016, § 308-56A-460, filed 9/9/02, effective 10/10/02; WSR 01-20-010, § 308-56A-460, filed 9/20/01, effective 10/21/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.070. WSR 00-06-025, § 308-56A-460, filed 2/23/00, effective 3/25/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 92-15-024, § 308-56A-460, filed 7/6/92, effective 8/6/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.070. WSR 91-04-025, § 308-56A-460, filed 1/29/91, effective 3/1/91; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-460, filed 7/31/74.]
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(1) When is an odometer disclosure statement required? An odometer disclosure statement is required on all transfers of ownership as required by RCW 46.12.124 and Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), unless specifically exempted.
(2) What odometer disclosure statement forms will the department accept? The department will accept odometer disclosure statement forms that comply with the Federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986, Title 49 C.F.R., and RCW 46.12.124.
An odometer power of attorney used in compliance with Part 580, Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) is acceptable, and will not violate the intention of this rule.
(3) When is an odometer disclosure/title extension statement used? An odometer disclosure/title extension statement is a form used:
(a) With a certificate of ownership when an odometer disclosure statement is required; and
(b) If all reassignments on the certificate of ownership are full; or
(c) If the certificate of ownership is unavailable.
(4) What are the odometer disclosure requirements for dealer transactions? Dealers are required to obtain an odometer disclosure statement from the selling owner (transferor), and acknowledge the disclosure as transferee, when taking a vehicle in on trade, purchase, or otherwise acquiring a vehicle. Dealers must complete an odometer disclosure statement as transferor when selling a vehicle either wholesale or retail.
(5) What are the odometer disclosure requirements for vehicles sold through an auction company? The seller/consignor completes an odometer disclosure statement as transferor and the successful bidder/buyer acknowledges the disclosure as transferee.
(6) How long must dealers and auction companies maintain odometer disclosure statement records? Dealers and auction companies must keep odometer disclosure statement records for five years.
(7) What are the odometer disclosure requirements for leased vehicles? Odometer disclosure is required when establishing, terminating, or buying out a lease.
(a) When establishing a lease, the lessor must complete an odometer disclosure statement as transferor, and the lessee must acknowledge the disclosure as transferee.
(b) When terminating or buying out a lease, the lessee must complete an odometer disclosure statement as transferor, and the lessor must acknowledge the disclosure as transferee. Prior to the termination of the lease or any transfer of ownership, the lessor must notify the lessee in writing that the lessee must provide an odometer disclosure statement to the lessor.
(c) Only the former lessee needs to submit a completed odometer disclosure statement with an application for certificate of ownership following a lease buyout. The former lessee must complete the odometer disclosure statement as transferee. No transferor signature is required.
(8) May a power of attorney be used to complete an odometer disclosure statement? Yes, with the following restrictions:
(a) The transferor cannot authorize or give power of attorney to the transferee or dealer to complete the odometer disclosure statement.
(b) The transferee cannot authorize or give power of attorney to the transferor or dealer to complete the odometer disclosure statement.
(c) No person may sign an odometer disclosure statement as both the transferor and transferee in the same transaction.
(9) Is an odometer disclosure statement required when involuntary divestiture occurs? Yes. The seller, although not the owner of record, must complete an odometer disclosure statement as transferor, and the buyer must acknowledge the disclosure as transferee. The department may approve disclosure by the transferee only in extenuating circumstances.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.020. WSR 04-03-016, § 308-56A-640, filed 1/12/04, effective 2/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.030. WSR 00-06-020, § 308-56A-640, filed 2/23/00, effective 3/25/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.124. WSR 97-14-034, § 308-56A-640, filed 6/25/97, effective 7/26/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.12.030 and 46.01.110. WSR 89-16-074 (Order TL/RG 49), § 308-56A-640, filed 7/31/89, effective 8/31/89.]