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WA Rev Code § 46.12.725 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.725 - Seizure and impoundment—Notice to interested persons—Release to owner.

RCW 46.12.725 Seizure and impoundment—Notice to interested persons—Release to owner.(1) Any vehicle, watercraft, camper, or any component part thereof, from which the manufacturer's serial number or any other distinguishing number or identification mark has been removed, defaced, covered, altered, obliterated, or destroyed, may be impounded and held by the seizing law enforcement agency for the purpose of conducting an investigation to determine the identity of the article or articles, and to determine whether it had been reported stolen.(2) Within five days of the impounding of any vehicle, watercraft, camper, or component part thereof, the law enforcement agency seizing the article or articles shall send written notice of such impoundment by certified mail to all persons known to the agency as claiming an interest in the article or articles. The seizing agency shall exercise reasonable diligence in ascertaining the names and addresses of those persons claiming an interest in the article or articles. Such notice shall advise the person of the fact of seizure, the possible disposition of the article or articles, the requirement of filing a written claim requesting notification of potential disposition, and the right of the person to request a hearing to establish a claim of ownership. Within five days of receiving notice of other persons claiming an interest in the article or articles, the seizing agency shall send a like notice to each such person.(3) If reported as stolen, the seizing law enforcement agency shall promptly release such vehicle, watercraft, camper, or parts thereof as have been stolen, to the person who is the lawful owner or the lawful successor in interest, upon receiving proof that such person presently owns or has a lawful right to the possession of the article or articles.[ 1995 c 256 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 2. Formerly RCW 46.12.310.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91: See notes following RCW 46.12.720.
WA Rev Code § 46.12.730 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.730 - Disposition authorized, when.

RCW 46.12.730 Disposition authorized, when.Unless a claim of ownership to the article or articles is established pursuant to RCW 46.12.735, the law enforcement agency seizing the vehicle, watercraft, camper, or component part thereof may dispose of them by destruction, by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, or by holding the article or articles for the official use of the agency, when:(1) The true identity of the article or articles cannot be established by restoring the original manufacturer's serial number or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks or by any other means;(2) After the true identity of the article or articles has been established, the seizing law enforcement agency cannot locate the person who is the lawful owner or if such lawful owner or his or her successor in interest fails to claim the article or articles within forty-five days after receiving notice from the seizing law enforcement agency that the article or articles is in its possession.No disposition of the article or articles pursuant to this section shall be undertaken until at least sixty days have elapsed from the date of seizure and written notice of the right to a hearing to establish a claim of ownership pursuant to RCW 46.12.735 and of the potential disposition of the article or articles shall have first been served upon the person who held possession or custody of the article when it was impounded and upon any other person who, prior to the final disposition of the article, has notified the seizing law enforcement agency in writing of a claim to ownership or lawful right to possession thereof.[ 2011 c 171 § 39; 2010 c 8 § 9009; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 3. Formerly RCW 46.12.320.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.Severability—Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91: See notes following RCW 46.12.720.
WA Rev Code § 46.12.735 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.735 - Hearing—Appeal—Removal to court—Release after ruling.

RCW 46.12.735 Hearing—Appeal—Removal to court—Release after ruling.(1) Any person may submit a written request for a hearing to establish a claim of ownership or right to lawful possession of the vehicle, watercraft, camper, or component part thereof seized pursuant to this section.(2) Upon receipt of a request for hearing, one shall be held before the chief law enforcement officer of the seizing agency or an administrative law judge appointed under chapter 34.12 RCW.(3) Such hearing shall be held within a reasonable time after receipt of a request therefor. Reasonable investigative activities, including efforts to establish the identity of the article or articles and the identity of the person entitled to the lawful possession or custody of the article or articles shall be considered in determining the reasonableness of the time within which a hearing must be held.(4) The hearing and any appeal therefrom shall be conducted in accordance with Title 34 RCW.(5) The burden of producing evidence shall be upon the person claiming to be the lawful owner or to have the lawful right of possession to the article or articles.(6) Any person claiming ownership or right to possession of an article or articles subject to disposition under RCW 46.12.725 through 46.12.740 may remove the matter to a court of competent jurisdiction if the aggregate value of the article or articles involved is two hundred dollars or more. In a court hearing between two or more claimants to the article or articles involved, the prevailing party shall be entitled to judgment for costs and reasonable attorney's fees. For purposes of this section the seizing law enforcement agency shall not be considered a claimant.(7) The seizing law enforcement agency shall promptly release the article or articles to the claimant upon a determination by the administrative law judge or court that the claimant is the present lawful owner or is lawfully entitled to possession thereof.[ 2011 c 171 § 40; 1981 c 67 § 27; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 4. Formerly RCW 46.12.330.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 67: See notes following RCW 34.12.010.Severability—Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91: See notes following RCW 46.12.720.
WA Rev Code § 46.12.740 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.740 - Release without hearing.

RCW 46.12.740 Release without hearing.The seizing law enforcement agency may release the article or articles impounded pursuant to this section to the person claiming ownership without a hearing pursuant to RCW 46.12.735 when such law enforcement agency is satisfied after an appropriate investigation as to the claimant's right to lawful possession. If no hearing is contemplated as provided for in RCW 46.12.735 such release shall be within a reasonable time following seizure. Reasonable investigative activity, including efforts to establish the identity of the article or articles and the identity of the person entitled to lawful possession or custody of the article or articles shall be considered in determining the reasonableness of the time in which release must be made.[ 2011 c 171 § 41; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 5. Formerly RCW 46.12.340.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.Severability—Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91: See notes following RCW 46.12.720.
WA Rev Code § 46.12.745 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.745 - Assignment of new number.

RCW 46.12.745 Assignment of new number.An identification number shall be assigned to any article impounded pursuant to RCW 46.12.725 in accordance with the rules promulgated by the department of licensing prior to:(1) The release of the article from the custody of the seizing agency; or(2) The use of the article by the seizing agency.[ 2011 c 171 § 42; 1979 c 158 § 138; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 6. Formerly RCW 46.12.350.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.Severability—Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91: See notes following RCW 46.12.720.
WA Rev Code § 46.12.750 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.750 - Penalty for false statements, illegal transfers, alterations, or forgeries—Exception.

RCW 46.12.750 Penalty for false statements, illegal transfers, alterations, or forgeries—Exception.(1) A person is guilty of a class B felony if the person:(a) Knowingly makes any false statement of a material fact, either on an application for a certificate of title or in any transfer of a certificate of title;(b) Intentionally acquires or passes ownership of a vehicle which that person knows or has reason to believe has been stolen;(c) Receives or transfers possession of a stolen vehicle from or to another person;(d) Possesses any vehicle which that person knows or has reason to believe has been stolen;(e) Alters or forges or causes the alteration or forgery of:(i) A certificate of title or registration certificate issued by the department;(ii) An assignment of a certificate of title or registration certificate; or(iii) A release or notice of release of an encumbrance referred to on a certificate of title or registration certificate; or(f) Holds or uses a certificate of title, registration certificate, assignment, release, or notice of release, knowing that it has been altered or forged.(2) A person convicted of violating subsection (1) of this section must be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than ten years, or both such fine and imprisonment. This subsection does not exclude any other offenses or penalties prescribed by any existing or future law for the larceny or unauthorized taking of a vehicle.(3) It is a class C felony for a person to sell or convey a vehicle certificate of title except in conjunction with the sale or transfer of the vehicle for which the certificate was originally issued.(4) This section does not apply to an officer of the law engaged at the time in the performance of official authorized law enforcement activities.[ 2010 c 161 § 319; 2003 c 53 § 236; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.210. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 12; RRS § 6312-12. Formerly RCW 46.12.210.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 46.12.755 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.755 - Ownership of motor vehicle by person under eighteen prohibited—Exception.

RCW 46.12.755 Ownership of motor vehicle by person under eighteen prohibited—Exception.(1) A person under the age of eighteen may not be the registered or legal owner of a motor vehicle unless the:(a) Motor vehicle was previously registered in the person's name in another jurisdiction while a resident of that jurisdiction;(b) Person is on active military duty with the United States armed forces; or(c) Person is, in effect, emancipated.(2) It is unlawful for any person to convey, sell, or transfer the ownership of any motor vehicle to a person under the age of eighteen. This subsection does not apply to a vehicle dealer properly licensed under chapter 46.70 RCW if the minor provides the dealer with a certified copy of an original birth certificate showing that the minor is over eighteen years of age. The vehicle dealer shall submit the certified copy of the original birth certificate with an application for certificate of title to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director.(3) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars or by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than ninety days if that person with actual notice of the prohibition:(a) Gives, sells, or transfers the ownership of a motor vehicle to a person under the age of eighteen;(b) Is a registered or legal owner of a motor vehicle in violation of subsection (1) of this section; or(c) Transfers, sells, or encumbers an interest in a motor vehicle in violation of RCW 46.61.5058.[ 2010 c 161 § 320; 1969 ex.s. c 125 § 1. Formerly RCW 46.12.250.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.010 - Definitions.

RCW 46.16A.010 Definitions.For the purposes of this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise:(1) "Commercial motor vehicle," for the purposes of requiring a department of transportation number, means the same as defined in RCW 46.25.010(6), or a motor vehicle used in commerce when the motor vehicle: (a) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more) inclusive of a towed unit or units of a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds); (b) has a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more); or (c) is used in the transportation of hazardous materials, as defined in RCW 46.25.010(13);(2) "Department of transportation number" means a department of transportation number from the federal motor carrier safety administration;(3) "Interstate commercial motor vehicle" means a commercial vehicle that operates in more than one state;(4) "Intrastate commercial motor vehicle" means a commercial vehicle that operates exclusively within the state of Washington;(5) "Motor carrier" means a person or entity who has been issued a department of transportation number and who owns a commercial motor vehicle;(6) "Registration year" means the effective period of a vehicle registration issued by the department. A registration year begins at 12:01 a.m. on the date of the calendar year designated by the department and ends at 12:00 a.m. the same day the following year unless otherwise specified;(7) "Renewal notice" means the notice to renew a vehicle registration sent to the registered owner by the department.[ 2019 c 44 § 1; 2010 c 161 § 401; 2007 c 419 § 3. Formerly RCW 46.16.004.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Findings—2007 c 419: "The legislature finds and declares that it is the policy of the state of Washington to prevent the loss of human lives and the loss of property and vehicles, and to protect the traveling environment of the state of Washington through sound and consistent regulatory provisions for interstate and intrastate motor carriers.The legislature further finds and declares that it is a policy of the state of Washington to require commercial motor vehicles operating on state roadways to comply with rigorous federal and state safety regulations. The legislature also finds that intrastate and interstate commercial motor vehicles should comply with consistent state and federal commercial vehicle regulations." [ 2007 c 419 § 1.]Short title—2007 c 419: "This act may be known and cited as the Tony Qamar and Daniel Johnson act." [ 2007 c 419 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.025 - Adjustment of vehicle registration periods to stagger renewal periods.

RCW 46.16A.025 Adjustment of vehicle registration periods to stagger renewal periods.The department may by rule extend or reduce vehicle registration periods for the purpose of staggering renewal periods. The rules may exclude any classes or classifications of vehicles from the staggered renewal system and may provide for the gradual introduction of classes or classifications of vehicles into the system. The rules shall provide for the collection of proportionately increased or decreased vehicle license fees and of excise or property taxes required to be paid at the time of registration.It is the intent of the legislature that there shall be neither a significant net gain nor loss of revenue to the state general fund or the motor vehicle fund as the result of implementing and maintaining a staggered vehicle registration system.[ 2010 c 161 § 431; 1986 c 18 § 15; 1979 c 158 § 140; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 § 2. Formerly RCW 46.16.225.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Effective date—Severability—1975 1st ex.s. c 118: See notes following RCW 46.16A.020.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.040 - Original registration—Application—Form and contents.

RCW 46.16A.040 Original registration—Application—Form and contents.(1) An owner or the owner's authorized representative must apply for an original vehicle registration to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director on a form furnished by the department. The application must contain:(a) A description of the vehicle, including its make, model, vehicle identification number, type of body, and power to be used;(b) The name and address of the person who is the registered owner of the vehicle and, if the vehicle is subject to a security interest, the name and address of the secured party;(c) The purpose for which the vehicle is to be used;(d) The licensed gross weight for the vehicle, which is:(i) The adult seating capacity, including the operator, as provided for in RCW 46.16A.455(1) if the vehicle will be operated as a for hire vehicle or auto stage and has a seating capacity of more than six; or(ii) The gross weight declared by the applicant as required in RCW 46.16A.455(2) if the vehicle will be operated as a motor truck, tractor, or truck tractor;(e) The empty scale weight of the vehicle; and(f) Other information that the department may require.(2) The registered owner or the registered owner's authorized representative shall sign the application for an original vehicle registration and certify that the statements on the application are true to the best of the applicant's knowledge.(3) The application for an original vehicle registration must be accompanied by a draft, money order, certified bank check, or cash for all fees and taxes due for the application for an original vehicle registration.(4) Whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a vehicle registration, moves from the address named in the application or in the registration issued to him or her, or changes his or her name of record, the person shall, within ten days thereafter, notify the department of the name or address change as provided in RCW 46.08.195.[ 2017 c 147 § 4; 2010 c 161 § 413; 1987 c 244 § 2; 1975 c 25 § 15; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 2. Prior: 1967 ex.s. c 83 § 59; 1967 c 32 § 16; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.040; prior: 1947 c 164 § 8; 1937 c 188 § 29; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-29; 1921 c 96 § 5; 1919 c 178 § 1; 1919 c 59 § 4; 1915 c 142 § 5; RRS § 6316. Formerly RCW 46.16.040.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Effective dates—1967 ex.s. c 83: See RCW 47.26.910.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.050 - Registration—Requirements before issuance—Penalty—Rules.

RCW 46.16A.050 Registration—Requirements before issuance—Penalty—Rules.(1) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall not issue an initial registration certificate for a motor vehicle to a natural person under this chapter unless the natural person at time of application:(a) Presents an unexpired Washington state driver's license; or(b) Certifies that he or she is:(i) A Washington state resident who does not operate a motor vehicle on public roads; or(ii) Exempt from the requirement to obtain a Washington state driver's license under RCW 46.20.025.(2) The department must set up procedures to verify that all owners meet the requirements of this section.(3) A person falsifying residency is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable only by a fine of five hundred twenty-nine dollars.(4) The department may adopt rules necessary to implement this section, including rules under which a natural person applying for registration may be exempt from the requirements of this section if the person provides evidence satisfactory to the department that he or she has a valid and compelling reason for not being able to meet the requirements of this section.[ 2014 c 197 § 1; 2010 c 161 § 405.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.070 - Registration—Cancellation, refusal, etc.—Appeals.

RCW 46.16A.070 Registration—Cancellation, refusal, etc.—Appeals.(1) The department may refuse to issue or may cancel a registration certificate at any time when the department determines that an applicant for registration is not entitled to a registration certificate. Notice of cancellation may be accomplished by sending a notice by first-class mail using the last known address in department records for the registered or legal owner or owners, and completing an affidavit of first-class mail. It is unlawful for any person to remove, drive, or operate the vehicle until a proper registration certificate has been issued. A person removing, driving, or operating a vehicle after the refusal to issue or cancellation of the registration is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.(2)(a) The suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal by the director of a registration certificate provided under this chapter is conclusive unless the person whose registration or certificate is suspended, revoked, canceled, or refused appeals to the superior court of Thurston county or the person's county of residence.(b) Notice of appeal must be filed within ten days after receipt of the notice of suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal. Upon the filing of the notice of appeal, the court shall issue an order to the director to show cause why the registration should not be granted or reinstated and return the order not less than ten days after the date of service to the director. Service must be in the same manner as prescribed for the service of a summons and complaint in other civil actions.(c) Upon the hearing on the order to show cause, the court shall hear evidence concerning matters with reference to the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal of the registration and shall enter judgment either affirming or setting aside the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal.[ 2011 c 171 § 44; 2010 c 161 § 414.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.