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WA Rev Code § 46.12.555 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.555 - Quick title—Application requirements—Limitation—Subagents.

RCW 46.12.555 Quick title—Application requirements—Limitation—Subagents.(1) The application for a quick title of a vehicle must be submitted by the owner or the owner's representative to the department, participating county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director on a form furnished or approved by the department and must contain:(a) A description of the vehicle, including make, model, vehicle identification number, type of body, and the odometer reading at the time of delivery of the vehicle, when required;(b) The name and address of the person who is to be the registered owner of the vehicle and, if the vehicle is subject to a security interest, the name and address of the secured party; and(c) Other information as may be required by the department.(2) The application for a quick title must be signed by the person applying to be the registered owner and be sworn to by that person in the manner described under chapter 5.50 RCW. The department must keep a copy of the application.(3) The application for a quick title must be accompanied by:(a) All fees and taxes due for an application for a certificate of title, including a quick title service fee under RCW 46.17.160; and(b) The most recent certificate of title or other satisfactory evidence of ownership.(4) All applications for quick title must meet the requirements established by the department.(5) For the purposes of this section, "quick title" means a certificate of title printed at the time of application.(6) The quick title process authorized under this section may not be used to obtain the first title issued to a vehicle previously designated as a salvage vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.514.(7) A subagent may process a quick title under this section in accordance with rules adopted by the department.[ 2019 c 232 § 19; 2014 c 12 § 1; 2011 c 326 § 1.]NOTES:Application—2011 c 326: "This act applies to quick title transactions processed on and after January 1, 2012." [ 2011 c 326 § 6.]Effective date—2011 c 326: "This act takes effect January 1, 2012." [ 2011 c 326 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 46.12.570 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.570 - Stolen vehicle check.

RCW 46.12.570 Stolen vehicle check.The department shall institute software and systems modifications to enable a WACIC/NCIC stolen vehicle search of out-of-state vehicles as part of the application for a certificate of title transaction. During the stolen vehicle search, if the information obtained indicates the vehicle is stolen, the department shall immediately report that the vehicle is stolen to the Washington state patrol and the applicant must not be issued a certificate of title for the vehicle. Vehicles for which the stolen vehicle check is negative must be issued a certificate of title if the department is satisfied that all other requirements have been met.[ 2010 c 161 § 304; 2002 c 246 § 1; 2001 c 125 § 3. Formerly RCW 46.12.047.]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—2001 c 125: See note following RCW 46.12.530.
WA Rev Code § 46.12.580 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.580 - Duplicate for lost, stolen, mutilated, etc. certificate.

RCW 46.12.580 Duplicate for lost, stolen, mutilated, etc. certificate.A legal owner or the legal owner's authorized representative may apply for a duplicate certificate of title if a certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed, or becomes illegible. The application for a duplicate certificate of title must include information required by the department and be accompanied by the fee required in RCW 46.17.100. The duplicate certificate of title must contain the word, "duplicate." It must be provided to the first priority secured party named in it or, if none, to the legal owner.A person recovering a certificate of title for which a duplicate has been issued shall promptly return the certificate of title that has been recovered to the department.[ 2010 c 161 § 317; 2002 c 352 § 6; 1997 c 241 § 7; 1994 c 262 § 7; 1990 c 250 § 31; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 1; 1967 c 140 § 8. Formerly RCW 46.12.181.]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—2002 c 352: See note following RCW 46.09.410.Effective date—1967 c 140: See note following RCW 46.12.520.
WA Rev Code § 46.12.590 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.590 - Procedure on installation of new or different motor—Penalty.

RCW 46.12.590 Procedure on installation of new or different motor—Penalty.(1) A person shall apply for a new certificate of title for any motor vehicle registered by its motor number when:(a) A new or different motor has been installed; and(b) The most recent certificate of title issued for the motor vehicle has recorded on it the previous motor number.(2) The application for a new certificate of title required in subsection (1) of this section must:(a) Be made within five days after installation of the new motor;(b) Be made by the owner or owner's authorized representative to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent;(c) Require the most recent certificate of title to be returned to the department;(d) Include a statement of the disposition of the former motor; and(e) Include the fee required under RCW 46.17.100 in addition to any other fee or tax required by law.(3) A person who possesses a certificate of title that shows the previous motor number for a motor vehicle in which a new or different motor has been installed, after five days following the installation of the new motor, is in violation of this chapter. A violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor.[ 2010 c 161 § 307; 2002 c 352 § 4; 1997 c 241 § 4; 1979 ex.s. c 113 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.080. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 5; prior: 1951 c 269 § 3; 1947 c 164 § 3(c); 1939 c 182 § 1(c); 1937 c 188 § 5(c); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-5(c). Formerly RCW 46.12.080.]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—2002 c 352: See note following RCW 46.09.410.
WA Rev Code § 46.12.610 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.610 - Contaminated vehicles.

RCW 46.12.610 Contaminated vehicles.(1) A local health officer may notify the department that a vehicle has been:(a) Declared unfit and prohibited from use as authorized in chapter 64.44 RCW if the vehicle has become contaminated as defined in RCW 64.44.010;(b) Satisfactorily decontaminated and retested according to the written work plan approved by the local health officer.(2) The department shall brand vehicle records and certificates of title when it receives the notification from a local health officer as provided in subsection (1) of this section.(3) A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if he or she advertises for sale or sells a vehicle that has been declared unfit and prohibited from use by a local health officer if:(a) The person has knowledge that the local health officer has issued an order declaring the vehicle unfit and prohibiting its use; or(b) A notification has been placed on the certificate of title under subsection (2) of this section that the vehicle has been declared unfit and prohibited from use.(4) A person may advertise or sell a vehicle if a release for reuse document has been issued by a local health officer under chapter 64.44 RCW or a notification has been placed on the certificate of title under subsection (2) of this section that the vehicle has been decontaminated and released for reuse.[ 2010 c 161 § 308.]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 § 46.12.620 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.620 - Legal owner not liable for acts of registered owner.

RCW 46.12.620 Legal owner not liable for acts of registered owner.A person shown as the legal owner on a certificate of title which has a different person shown as the registered owner does not incur liability and is not responsible for damage or any liability resulting from any act or contract made by the registered owner or by any other person acting for, or by or under the authority of, the registered owner.[ 2010 c 161 § 318; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.190. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 10, part; RRS § 6312-10, part. Formerly RCW 46.12.190.]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 § 46.12.640 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.640 - Disclosure violations, penalties.

RCW 46.12.640 Disclosure violations, penalties.(1) The department may review the activities of a person or entity that receives personal or identity information to ensure compliance with the limitations imposed on the use of the information. The department may suspend or revoke for up to five years the privilege of obtaining personal or identity information of a person found to be in violation of this chapter or a disclosure agreement executed with the department.(2) In addition to the penalty in subsection (1) of this section:(a) The unauthorized disclosure of personal or identity information; or(b) The use of a false representation to obtain personal or identity information from the department; or(c) The use of personal or identity information obtained from the department for a purpose other than what is stated in the request for information or in the disclosure agreement executed with the department; or(d) The sale or other distribution of any personal or identity information to another person not disclosed in the request or disclosure agreementis a gross misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in a county jail for up to three hundred sixty-four days, or by both such fine and imprisonment for each violation.[ 2021 c 93 § 7; 2016 c 80 § 3; 2011 c 96 § 30; 2005 c 274 § 305; 1990 c 232 § 3. Formerly RCW 46.12.390.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2011 c 96: See note following RCW 9A.20.021.Legislative finding and purpose—1990 c 232: See note following RCW 46.12.635.
WA Rev Code § 46.12.652 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.652 - Fraudulent report of sale filed—Procedure.

RCW 46.12.652 Fraudulent report of sale filed—Procedure.If a court has declared that a fraudulent report of sale has been filed with the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director, the court must notify the department in writing with a copy of the court order. Once notified, the department may remove the fraudulent report of sale from the vehicle record.[ 2016 c 86 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 46.12.655 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.655 - Release of owner from liability.

RCW 46.12.655 Release of owner from liability.(1) An owner is relieved of civil or criminal liability for the operation of a vehicle by another person when the owner has:(a) Made a bona fide sale or transfer of a vehicle;(b) Delivered possession of the vehicle to the person acquiring ownership;(c) Released interest in the vehicle and provided the certificate of title and registration certificate to the person acquiring ownership; and(d) Filed a report of sale that meets all the requirements in RCW 46.12.650(2).(2) A person acquiring a vehicle assumes civil or criminal liability for any traffic violation under this title, whether designated as a traffic infraction or classified as a criminal offense, that occurs after the date of sale or transfer of ownership based on the vehicle's identification including, but not limited to:(a) Parking infractions;(b) High occupancy toll lane violations; and(c) Violations recorded by automated traffic safety cameras.(3) A person shown as the buyer of a vehicle on an abandoned vehicle report submitted to the department by a registered tow truck operator assumes liability for the vehicle. Any previous owner is relieved of civil or criminal liability for the operation of the vehicle from the date of sale.(4) A person who had no knowledge of the filing of the report of sale is relieved of civil or criminal liability for the operation of the vehicle. Liability is then transferred to the seller shown on the report of sale.[ 2010 c 161 § 310; 2006 c 291 § 3; 2005 c 331 § 1; 2002 c 279 § 2; 1984 c 39 § 2. Formerly RCW 46.12.102.]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 § 46.12.660 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.660 - Transitional ownership record.

RCW 46.12.660 Transitional ownership record.(1) A transitional ownership record:(a) Enables a security interest in a motor vehicle to be perfected in a timely manner when the certificate of title is not available at the time the security interest is created;(b) Provides for timely notification to security interest holders under chapter 46.55 RCW; and(c) Is only acceptable as an ownership record for motor vehicles currently stored on the department's computer system and if the certificate of title or other authorized proof of ownership for the motor vehicle is not in the possession of the selling vehicle dealer or new security interest holder when the transitional ownership record is submitted to the department.(2) A person shall submit the transitional ownership record to the department or to the county auditor or other agents or subagents.(3) A transitional ownership record must contain all of the following information:(a) The date of sale;(b) The name and address of each owner of the vehicle;(c) The name and address of each security interest holder;(d) The priorities of interest if there are multiple security interest holders and the security interest holders do not jointly hold a single security interest;(e) The vehicle identification number, the license plate number, if any, the year, make, and model of the vehicle;(f) The name of the selling dealer or security interest holder who is submitting the transitional ownership record; and(g) The transferee's driver's license number, if available.(4) The report of sale form provided or approved by the department under RCW 46.12.650 may be used by a vehicle dealer as the transitional ownership record.(5) A security interest is perfected in a motor vehicle on the date the department receives the transitional ownership record when:(a) The requirements of this section have been met; and (b) Any required fees have been paid.(6)(a) The selling dealer or new security interest holder shall submit to the department, within ten days of receipt of the certificate of title for the vehicle, written confirmation that only an electronic record of ownership exists or that the certificate of title has been lost or destroyed with:(i) An application for a new certificate of title containing the name and address of the secured party; and(ii) Payment of the required fees as provided in RCW 46.17.060.(b) A security interest becomes unperfected when a secured party fails to submit an application for a certificate of title within the ten-day time period provided in this subsection (6), unless the security interest is perfected otherwise.[ 2010 c 161 § 311; 2000 c 250 § 9A-823; 1998 c 203 § 12. Formerly RCW 46.12.103.]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—2000 c 250: See RCW 62A.9A-701.Finding—1998 c 203: See note following RCW 46.55.105.
WA Rev Code § 46.12.670 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.670 - Assigned certificates of title filed—Transfer of interest in vehicle.

RCW 46.12.670 Assigned certificates of title filed—Transfer of interest in vehicle.(1) The department shall file and index certificates of title when assigned and returned to the department, together with subsequent transactions so that at all times it will be possible to trace ownership to the vehicle designated on each certificate of title.(2)(a) A person who acquires an interest in a vehicle, other than by voluntary transfer, shall within fifteen days mail or deliver to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director:(i) The last certificate of title if available;(ii) Proof of transfer; and(iii) An application for a new certificate of title.(b) This subsection shall not apply to transactions described in subsection (4) of this section.(3) A secured party named in the certificate of title who repossesses a vehicle under a security agreement shall within fifteen days mail or deliver to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director:(a) The last certificate of title;(b) An application for a new certificate of title; and(c) An affidavit made by or on the behalf of the secured party that the vehicle was repossessed and that the interest of the owner was lawfully terminated or sold under the terms of the security agreement.(4) A secured party named in the certificate of title who holds the vehicle for resale is not required to apply for a new certificate of title. When the vehicle is sold, the secured party shall promptly mail or deliver to the buyer or to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director:(a) The certificate of title;(b) An affidavit made by or on the behalf of the secured party that the vehicle was repossessed and that the interest of the owner was lawfully terminated or sold under the terms of the security agreement; and(c) Any other documents required to be sent to the department by the buyer.[ 2010 c 161 § 313; 2010 c 8 § 9005; 1967 c 140 § 3; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.130. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 11; prior: 1947 c 164 § 4(d); 1937 c 188 § 6(d); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-6(d). Formerly RCW 46.12.130.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2010 c 8 § 9005 and by 2010 c 161 § 313, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).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—1967 c 140: See note following RCW 46.12.520.
WA Rev Code § 46.12.690 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.690 - Campers.

RCW 46.12.690 Campers.A camper is considered a vehicle for the purposes of certificates of title, perfection of security interests, and registrations. The director may adopt rules to implement this section.[ 2010 c 161 § 321; 2010 c 8 § 9007; 1979 c 158 § 136; 1971 ex.s. c 231 § 6. Formerly RCW 46.12.280.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2010 c 8 § 9007 and by 2010 c 161 § 321, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).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—1971 ex.s. c 231: See note following RCW 46.01.130.
WA Rev Code § 46.12.691 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.691 - Custom vehicles.

RCW 46.12.691 Custom vehicles.(1) When applying for a certificate of title for a custom vehicle for the first time, the owner of the custom vehicle must:(a) Submit a certification that the custom vehicle:(i) Will be maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, and similar uses; and(ii) Will not be used for general daily transportation; and(b) Provide a certificate of vehicle inspection as required under RCW 46.12.560(4).(2) The model year and the year of manufacture that are listed on the certificate of title of a custom vehicle must be the model year and year of manufacture that the body of the custom vehicle resembles.(3) The presence of modern equipment including, but not limited to, brakes, engines, or seat belts, or the presence of optional equipment referenced in RCW 46.37.518, on a custom vehicle does not invalidate the year of manufacture on the certificate of title.(4) A custom vehicle must be registered under RCW 46.18.220.[ 2011 c 114 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 114: See note following RCW 46.04.572.
WA Rev Code § 46.12.711 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.711 - Street rod vehicles.

RCW 46.12.711 Street rod vehicles.(1) When applying for a certificate of title for a street rod vehicle for the first time, the owner of the street rod vehicle must:(a) Submit a certification that the street rod vehicle:(i) Will be maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, and similar uses; and(ii) Will not be used for general daily transportation; and(b) Provide a certificate of vehicle inspection as required under RCW 46.12.560(4).(2) The model year and the year of manufacture that are listed on the certificate of title of a street rod vehicle must be the model year and year of manufacture that the body of the street rod vehicle resembles.(3) The presence of modern equipment including, but not limited to, brakes, engines, or seat belts, or the presence of optional equipment referenced in RCW 46.37.518, on a street rod vehicle does not invalidate the year of manufacture on the certificate of title.(4) A street rod vehicle must be registered under RCW 46.18.220.[ 2011 c 114 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 114: See note following RCW 46.04.572.
WA Rev Code § 46.12.720 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title.|46.12.720 - Buying, selling, etc. with numbers removed, altered, etc.—Penalty.

RCW 46.12.720 Buying, selling, etc. with numbers removed, altered, etc.—Penalty.Whoever knowingly buys, sells, receives, disposes of, conceals, or has knowingly in his or her possession any vehicle, watercraft, camper, or component part thereof, from which the manufacturer's serial number or any other distinguishing number or identification mark has been removed, defaced, covered, altered, or destroyed for the purpose of concealment or misrepresenting the identity of the said vehicle, watercraft, camper, or component part thereof shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 2010 c 8 § 9008; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 1. Formerly RCW 46.12.300.]NOTES:Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91: "If any provision of this act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 10.]Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91: "This act shall take effect on July 1, 1976." [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 11.]