(1) What is a self-service storage facilities lien? A self-service storage facilities lien is a process by which the owner of a self-service storage facility may sell a vessel stored at the facility as security for rent or other charges due.

(2) What documentation is required to obtain a certificate of ownership for a vessel obtained through the self-service storage facilities lien process? The required documents include:

(a) A completed affidavit of self-service storage facilities lien form provided or approved by the department;

(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 self-service storage facilities lien?

(a) The vessel is no longer in the possession of the person who is claiming the self-service storage facilities lien; or

(b) There is an existing lien holder on the vessel record; or

(c) There is no record of the vessel on file with the department.

(4) What law regulates self-service storage facilities liens? Chapter 19.150 RCW regulates self-service storage facilities liens.