Revised Code of Washington
2023 Archive

Chapter 88.02 RCW
VESSEL REGISTRATION
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
88.02.310Definitions.
88.02.320DepartmentPowers and duties.
88.02.330Confidential vessel registrationsRules.
88.02.340Inspection of registration certificates, out-of-state vessels.
88.02.350Refunds, overpayments, and underpaymentsPenalty for false statement.
88.02.360Contaminated vessels.
88.02.370Five business-day noticeVessel disposition or filing of report of sale.
88.02.375Ten-day noticeOwner name or address change or destruction, loss, etc. of vessel or registration certificate.
88.02.380PenaltiesDisposition of moneys collectedEnforcement authority.
88.02.390Carbon monoxide warning stickerDisplay required.
88.02.400Evasive registration and excise tax evasionPenalty.
88.02.410Department and state immune from suit for administration of chapter.
88.02.420Moorage providersLong-term moorageRequired information.
88.02.430Disclosure of vessel owner records.
CERTIFICATES OF TITLE
88.02.500Certificate of title systemIntent.
88.02.510ApplicationWhen, by whom.
88.02.515ApplicationForm and contents.
88.02.520Security interests.
88.02.530Duplicate certificates of title.
88.02.540Quick titleApplication requirementsSubagents.
VESSEL REGISTRATION
88.02.550Registration and display of registration number and decal requiredExemptions.
88.02.560ApplicationForm and contentsRegistration number and decalRenewalsMarine oil refuse dump and holding tank informationTransfer.
88.02.570Exemptions.
88.02.580Voluntary donationsMaritime historic restoration and preservation.
88.02.590Duplicate registration certificates.
88.02.592Registration certificatesManual removal of registrant's address.
88.02.595Replacement decals.
88.02.600Carbon monoxide poisoning informational brochure.
PERMITS
88.02.610Vessel visitor permit.
88.02.620Nonresident vessel permit.
TITLE/REGISTRATION FEES AND DISTRIBUTION
88.02.640Fees by typeDisposition, distribution.
88.02.650Deposit of fees in general fundAllocation for boating safety and education and law enforcement purposes.
88.02.660Maritime historic restoration and preservation account.
DEALER REGISTRATION
88.02.710RequirementsSurety bondFees.
88.02.720Exemptions.
88.02.730Business addressOfficeIdentification of business.
88.02.740Vessel dealer license requiredPenalty.
88.02.750Denial, suspension, or revocation of vessel dealer licensePenaltiesSubterfuge.
88.02.755Vessel registration or vessel dealer license suspensionNoncompliance with support orderReissuance.
88.02.760Evidence of ownership by vessel dealersSales of consigned vesselsAssignment and warranty of certificates of title.
88.02.770Receipt of cash or negotiable instrument before delivery of vesselTrust account.
88.02.780Records of the purchase and sale of vessels.
88.02.790Vessel dealer display decalsUse.
88.02.795Additional penalties for unauthorized or personal use of dealer display decals.
88.02.800Issuance of temporary permitsFee.
NOTES:
Boat trailer fee: RCW 46.17.305.
Leases: Chapter 62A.2A RCW.