2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 88.02.140: Issuance of class A title certificates — Required evidence.

After June 30, 1985, a class A title certificate may be issued upon application by an owner, purchaser, or secured party who presents evidence satisfactory to the department of ownership of the vessel in the registered owner's name and the absence of security interests or claims except as will be shown on the new title certificate. The absence of outstanding security interests may be evidenced by appropriate Uniform Commercial Code financing statement searches by the appropriate filing officer or officers pursuant to *RCW 62A.9-407(2) and releases or disclaimers of interest by any secured parties who might have security interests perfected by filing of [a] Uniform Commercial Code financing statement.

[1985 c 258 § 8.]

*Reviser's note: Article 62A.9 RCW was repealed in its entirety by 2000 c 250 § 9A-901, effective July 1, 2001. For later enactment, see Article 62A.9A RCW.      Effective date -- 1985 c 258: See note following RCW 88.02.070.