Washington Administrative Code
2023 Archive

Chapter 308-56A WAC
Last Update: 11/22/23

CERTIFICATES OF TITLEMOTOR VEHICLES, ETC.
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308-56A-006Quick titlesIssuance by subagents.
308-56A-010Title purpose only and no title issued.
308-56A-020Application for certificate of ownership required.
308-56A-021Assessment criteria for penalty fee.
308-56A-024Stolen vehicle check required for certificate of ownership.
308-56A-030Owner name and address—Recorded on the vehicle recordApplication for certificate of ownership.
308-56A-040Name and addressChange of address.
308-56A-056Names separated by the words "and," "or," or the slash symbol "/."
308-56A-060Ownership in joint tenancy.
308-56A-065Vehicles held in trust.
308-56A-070Leased vehicles.
308-56A-075Multiple legal owners.
308-56A-110New vehiclesManufacturer's statement/certificate of origin.
308-56A-115Vehicles from a state or country other than Washington.
308-56A-140Department temporary license plate.
308-56A-150Certificate of vehicle inspection.
308-56A-160Model yearHow determined.
308-56A-170Retail sales and use tax exemption criteria for clean alternative fuel vehicles.
308-56A-200Replacement Washington certificate of ownership.
308-56A-210Ownership in doubtBonded title or three-year registration without title.
308-56A-215Erasures, alterations, and incorrect information.
308-56A-250Signature of registered owner on applicationExceptions.
308-56A-265Releasing interest.
308-56A-270Forms of signature.
308-56A-275Certification of signature.
308-56A-295Vehicle soldReported stolenLiability if abandoned.
308-56A-300Application for certificate of ownership for abandoned vehicles.
308-56A-305Law enforcement sale.
308-56A-310Personal property lienChattel.
308-56A-311Personal property lienLandlord's lien for rent.
308-56A-312Personal property lienSelf-service storage facilities.
308-56A-315Name change.
308-56A-320Transfer by court order.
308-56A-325Owner incompetent.
308-56A-330Owner bankrupt.
308-56A-335Owner deceased.
308-56A-405Acquired from United States government.
308-56A-410No application required.
308-56A-415Application in dealers name.
308-56A-420Delivery of vehicle on dealer temporary license plate.
308-56A-425Obtaining dealer temporary license plates.
308-56A-450Glider kits.
308-56A-455Assembled and homemade vehicles.
308-56A-460Destroyed or wrecked vehicleReportingRebuilt.
308-56A-500Definitions.
308-56A-505Elimination of manufactured home certificate of ownership (title)Eligibility.
308-56A-525Vehicle seller's report of sale.
308-56A-530Vehicles brands and comments.
308-56A-640Odometer disclosure statement.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
308-56A-005Title required. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-005, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 98-12-099, filed 6/3/98, effective 7/4/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101.
308-56A-015No title issued. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101. WSR 98-12-099, § 308-56A-015, filed 6/3/98, effective 7/4/98; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-015, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 00-20-065, filed 10/3/00, effective 11/3/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101.
308-56A-022Conditions under which penalty fees are not assessed. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101. WSR 98-12-099, § 308-56A-022, filed 6/3/98, effective 7/4/98. 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-022, filed 10/9/87.] Repealed by WSR 00-20-065, filed 10/3/00, effective 11/3/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101.
308-56A-023Conditions under which penalty fees may be waived. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101. WSR 98-12-099, § 308-56A-023, filed 6/3/98, effective 7/4/98. 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-023, filed 10/9/87.] Repealed by WSR 00-20-065, filed 10/3/00, effective 11/3/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101.
308-56A-025General procedure for application. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-025, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-01-014, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-035Form required for name and address—One name on application. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-035, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-01-014, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-045Form required for name and address—Address, nonresident. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-045, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-01-014, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-050Form required for name and address—Last registered owner shown on application. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-050, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-01-014, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-055Form required for name and address—Owners in common. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-055, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-01-014, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-080Refusal by department to release title. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-080, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 98-12-099, filed 6/3/98, effective 7/4/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101.
308-56A-085Error in title issued by department. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-085, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 98-12-099, filed 6/3/98, effective 7/4/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101.
308-56A-090Disclosure of individual vehicle owner information. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.16.276 and 46.01.110. WSR 10-11-030, § 308-56A-090, filed 5/11/10, effective 6/11/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 06-15-059, § 308-56A-090, filed 7/12/06, effective 8/12/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.16.010, 46.12.370, and 46.12.380. WSR 05-18-002, § 308-56A-090, filed 8/25/05, effective 9/25/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.101, 88.02.070. WSR 02-01-123, § 308-56A-090, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/19/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101. WSR 00-20-065, § 308-56A-090, filed 10/3/00, effective 11/3/00; WSR 98-12-099, § 308-56A-090, filed 6/3/98, effective 7/4/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.250(1), 46.01.110, 46.12.151 and 46.12.380. WSR 96-03-047, § 308-56A-090, filed 1/11/96, effective 2/11/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 88.02.070. WSR 91-03-088, § 308-56A-090, filed 1/18/91, effective 2/18/91.] Repealed by WSR 14-01-051, filed 12/12/13, effective 1/12/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.635.
308-56A-095Commercial parking companies. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 1997 c 33. WSR 97-19-015, § 308-56A-095, filed 9/5/97, effective 10/6/97.] Repealed by WSR 02-01-123, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/19/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.101, 88.02.070.
308-56A-100Declaration of use tax form. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-100, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-01-014, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-105Previously titled vehicles. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-105, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-01-014, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-120Vehicle not on excise tax schedule. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-120, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 91-15-006, filed 7/8/91, effective 8/8/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.16.335.
308-56A-125Foreign title or registration. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 93-14-084, § 308-56A-125, filed 6/30/93, effective 7/31/93; WSR 88-20-035 (Order TL/RG 44), § 308-56A-125, filed 9/30/88; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-125, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-01-014, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-130Acquired from United States government. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-130, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-01-014, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-135Registered by foreign military command. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-135, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-01-014, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-145Special mailing. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-145, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-12-031, filed 5/25/99, effective 6/25/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.040 and 46.16.216.
308-56A-205Release of interest. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-205, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-12-031, filed 5/25/99, effective 6/25/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.040 and 46.16.216.
308-56A-255Signature of registered owner—Supplemental form. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-255, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-08-065, filed 4/5/99, effective 5/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-260Signature of legal owner on application. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-260, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 92-15-024, filed 7/6/92, effective 8/6/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-280Certification of signature—Departmental employees. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-280, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-08-065, filed 4/5/99, effective 5/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-285Certification of signature—Vehicle dealer. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 88-20-035 (Order TL/RG 44), § 308-56A-285, filed 9/30/88; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-285, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-08-065, filed 4/5/99, effective 5/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-340Owner deceased—Will left. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-340, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-06-037, filed 2/26/99, effective 3/29/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-345Owner deceased—No will left. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-345, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-06-037, filed 2/26/99, effective 3/29/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-350Owner deceased—To spouse "in lieu of homestead." [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-350, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-06-037, filed 2/26/99, effective 3/29/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-355Owner deceased—In name of estate. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 99-06-037, § 308-56A-355, filed 2/26/99, effective 3/29/99; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-355, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 01-03-002, filed 1/4/01, effective 2/4/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-360Owner deceased—Estate not administered. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-360, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-06-037, filed 2/26/99, effective 3/29/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-365Owner deceased—Community property agreement. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-365, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-06-037, filed 2/26/99, effective 3/29/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-400Dealer to dealer transfer. [Order MV 208, § 308-56A-400, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 98-01-020, filed 12/8/97, effective 1/8/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.354.
308-56A-465Fleets. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 92-15-024, § 308-56A-465, filed 7/6/92, effective 8/6/92; WSR 88-23-037 (Order TL/RG 46), § 308-56A-465, filed 11/9/88; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-465, filed 7/31/74.] Repealed by WSR 00-04-046, filed 1/27/00, effective 2/27/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-470Issuance of certificates—Contents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 97-07-014, § 308-56A-470, filed 3/11/97, effective 4/11/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.151 and 46.12.050. WSR 92-03-077, § 308-56A-470, filed 1/14/92, effective 2/14/92.] Repealed by WSR 00-04-046, filed 1/27/00, effective 2/27/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-56A-510Elimination of manufactured home title—Application. [Statutory Authority: RCW 65.20.110. WSR 90-11-091, § 308-56A-510, filed 5/18/90, effective 6/18/90.] Repealed by WSR 00-06-004, filed 2/18/00, effective 3/20/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 65.20.110.
308-56A-515Elimination of manufactured home title—When perfected. [Statutory Authority: RCW 65.20.110. WSR 90-11-091, § 308-56A-515, filed 5/18/90, effective 6/18/90.] Repealed by WSR 00-06-004, filed 2/18/00, effective 3/20/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 65.20.110.
308-56A-520Elimination of manufactured home title—Fees. [Statutory Authority: RCW 65.20.110. WSR 90-11-091, § 308-56A-520, filed 5/18/90, effective 6/18/90.] Repealed by WSR 00-06-004, filed 2/18/00, effective 3/20/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 65.20.110.
308-56A-610Odometer disclosure statement—General procedures/requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.124. WSR 97-14-034, § 308-56A-610, 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-610, filed 7/31/89, effective 8/31/89.] Repealed by WSR 00-06-020, filed 2/23/00, effective 3/25/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.030.
308-56A-620Odometer disclosure—Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.030. WSR 00-06-020, § 308-56A-620, filed 2/23/00, effective 3/25/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.124. WSR 97-14-034, § 308-56A-620, 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-620, filed 7/31/89, effective 8/31/89.] Repealed by WSR 00-13-083, filed 6/20/00, effective 7/21/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 65.20.110.
308-56A-630Odometer disclosure statement—Exemptions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.12.030 and 46.01.110. WSR 89-16-074 (Order TL/RG 49), § 308-56A-630, filed 7/31/89, effective 8/31/89.] Repealed by WSR 97-14-034, filed 6/25/97, effective 7/26/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.124.
308-56A-650Odometer disclosure statement—Leased vehicles. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.124. WSR 97-14-034, § 308-56A-650, 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-650, filed 7/31/89, effective 8/31/89.] Repealed by WSR 00-06-020, filed 2/23/00, effective 3/25/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.030.
308-56A-660Odometer disclosure statement—Involuntary divestiture. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.124. WSR 97-14-034, § 308-56A-660, 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-660, filed 7/31/89, effective 8/31/89.] Repealed by WSR 00-06-020, filed 2/23/00, effective 3/25/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.030.
308-56A-670Odometer disclosure statement—Dealer auction companies. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.124. WSR 97-14-034, § 308-56A-670, 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-670, filed 7/31/89, effective 8/31/89.] Repealed by WSR 00-06-020, filed 2/23/00, effective 3/25/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.030.
308-56A-680Odometer disclosure statement—Out-of-state vehicles. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.124. WSR 97-14-034, § 308-56A-680, 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-680, filed 7/31/89, effective 8/31/89.] Repealed by WSR 00-06-020, filed 2/23/00, effective 3/25/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.030.
308-56A-690Odometer disclosure statement—Forms. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.124. WSR 97-14-034, § 308-56A-690, 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-690, filed 7/31/89, effective 8/31/89.] Repealed by WSR 00-06-020, filed 2/23/00, effective 3/25/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.030.