2011 Washington Code
Title 46 Motor vehicles
46.12 Certificates of title.
46.12.450 Kit vehicles -- Issuance of certificate of ownership or registration.

The following documents are required for issuance of a certificate of ownership or registration for a kit vehicle:

     (1) For a new vehicle kit or a manufactured body kit, the owner shall supply a manufacturer's certificate of origin or a factory invoice.

     (2) For a manufactured body kit, proof of ownership for all major parts used in the construction of the vehicle is required.

     (a) Major parts include:

     (i) Frame;

     (ii) Engine;

     (iii) Axles;

     (iv) Transmission;

     (v) Any other parts that carry vehicle identification numbers.

     (b) If the frame from a donor vehicle is used and the remainder of the donor vehicle is to be sold or destroyed, the title is required as an ownership document to the buyer. The agent or subagent may make a certified copy of the title for documentation of the frame for this transaction.

     (3) Payment of use tax on the frame and all component parts used is required, unless proof of payment of the sales or use tax is submitted.

     (4) A completed declaration of value form (TD 420-737) to determine the value of the vehicle for excise tax purposes is required if the purchase cost and year of purchase is unknown.

     (5) An odometer disclosure statement is required on all originals and transfers of title for vehicles under ten years old, unless otherwise exempt by law.

[1996 c 225 § 9.]

Notes:

     Finding -- 1996 c 225: See note following RCW 46.04.125.