2011 Washington Code
Title 46 Motor vehicles
RCW Dispositions
46.12 Certificates of ownership and registration

46.12.005 Definitions.

[2002 c 245 § 1; 1996 c 26 § 1; 1967 c 140 § 5.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.010 Certificates required to operate and sell vehicles — Manufacturers or dealers, security interest, how perfected.

[2010 c 161 § 301; 1997 c 241 § 3; 1979 c 158 § 132; 1975 c 25 § 6; 1967 c 140 § 1; 1967 c 32 § 6; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.010. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 2; RRS § 6312-2.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.520 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1210, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.020 Prerequisite to issuance of vehicle license and plates.

[1989 c 337 § 22. Prior: 1987 c 388 § 9; 1987 c 244 § 1; 1985 c 424 § 1; 1975 c 25 § 7; 1967 c 32 § 7; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.020; prior: 1947 c 164 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 § 3, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-2, part.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.030 Certificate of ownership — Application — Contents — Examination of vehicle.

[2010 c 161 § 302; 2007 c 420 § 1; 2005 c 173 § 1; 2004 c 188 § 1; 2001 c 125 § 1. Prior: 1995 c 274 § 1; 1995 c 256 § 23; 1990 c 238 § 1; 1975 c 25 § 8; 1974 ex.s. c 128 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 99 § 2; 1967 c 32 § 8; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.030; prior: 1947 c 164 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 § 3, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-2, part.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.530 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1210, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.040 Certificate of ownership — Fees.

[2007 c 420 § 2; 2004 c 200 § 1; 2002 c 352 § 3; 2001 c 125 § 2; 1990 c 238 § 2; 1989 c 110 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 138 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 128 § 2; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.040. Prior: 1951 c 269 § 1; 1947 c 164 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 § 3, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-3, part.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.042 Emergency medical services fee.

[1997 c 331 § 5.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.045 Off-road vehicles, certificate of ownership for title purposes only.

[1986 c 186 § 4.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.047 Stolen vehicle check.

[2010 c 161 § 304; 2002 c 246 § 1; 2001 c 125 § 3.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.570 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1210, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.050 Issuance of certificates — Contents.

[2010 c 161 § 305; 1996 c 26 § 2; 1993 c 307 § 1; 1990 c 238 § 3; 1975 c 25 § 9; 1967 c 32 § 9; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.050. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 1; 1947 c 164 § 2; 1937 c 188 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-4.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.540 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1210, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.055 Certificate of ownership — Manufactured homes.

[1989 c 343 § 19.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.060 Procedure when identification number altered or obliterated.

[2001 c 125 § 4; 1975 c 25 § 10; 1974 ex.s. c 36 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.060. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 3; prior: 1951 c 269 § 2; 1947 c 164 § 3(a); 1939 c 182 § 1(a); 1937 c 188 § 5(a); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-5(a).] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.070 Destruction of vehicle — Surrender of certificates, penalty — Notice of settlement by insurance company.

[2010 c 161 § 306; 2003 c 53 § 235; 2002 c 245 § 2; 1990 c 250 § 28; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.070. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 4; prior: 1947 c 164 § 3(b); 1939 c 182 § 1(b); 1937 c 188 § 5(b); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-5(b).] Recodified as RCW 46.12.600 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1210, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.075 Rebuilt vehicles.

[1996 c 26 § 3; 1995 c 256 § 24.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.080 Procedure on installation of different motor — Penalty.

[2010 c 161 § 307; 2002 c 352 § 4; 1997 c 241 § 4; 1979 ex.s. c 113 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.080. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 5; prior: 1951 c 269 § 3; 1947 c 164 § 3(c); 1939 c 182 § 1(c); 1937 c 188 § 5(c); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-5(c).] Recodified as RCW 46.12.590 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1210, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.090 Procedure when motor or motor block removed — Unlawful acts.

[1961 c 12 § 46.12.090. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 6; prior: 1947 c 164 § 3(d); 1939 c 182 § 1(d); 1937 c 188 § 5(d); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-5(d).] Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 113 § 6.

46.12.095 Requirements for perfecting security interest.

[2000 c 250 § 9A-822; 1998 c 203 § 10; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 16; 1967 c 140 § 6.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.100 Sale or transfer of vehicle — Assignment of certificate of ownership — Penalty.

[1967 c 32 § 10; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.100. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 8; prior: 1953 c 252 § 1; 1947 c 164 § 4(a); 1937 c 188 § 6(a); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-6(a).] Repealed by 1967 c 140 § 10.

46.12.101 Transfer of ownership — Requirements — Penalty, exceptions.

[2010 c 161 § 309; 2008 c 316 § 1; 2007 c 96 § 1; 2006 c 291 § 2. Prior: 2004 c 223 § 1; 2004 c 200 § 2; 2003 c 264 § 7; 2002 c 279 § 1; 1998 c 203 § 11; 1991 c 339 § 19; 1990 c 238 § 4; 1987 c 127 § 1; 1984 c 39 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 99 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 281 § 38; 1969 ex.s. c 42 § 1; 1967 c 140 § 7.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.650 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1211, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.102 Release of owner from liability — Requirements.

[2010 c 161 § 310; 2006 c 291 § 3; 2005 c 331 § 1; 2002 c 279 § 2; 1984 c 39 § 2.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.655 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1211, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.103 Transitional ownership record.

[2010 c 161 § 311; 2000 c 250 § 9A-823; 1998 c 203 § 12.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.660 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1211, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.105 Transfer of ownership of mobile home, county assessor notified — Evidence of taxes paid.

[1979 ex.s. c 266 § 5; 1979 c 158 § 133; 1971 ex.s. c 231 § 13.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.110 Duty of purchaser or transferee other than dealer — Penalty.

[1961 c 12 § 46.12.110. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 9; prior: 1953 c 252 § 2; 1947 c 164 § 4(b); 1937 c 188 § 6(b); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-6(b).] Repealed by 1967 c 140 § 10.

46.12.120 Duty when purchaser or transferee is a dealer.

[1990 c 238 § 5; 1975 c 25 § 11; 1972 ex.s. c 99 § 3; 1967 c 140 § 2; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.120. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 10; prior: 1947 c 164 § 4(c); 1937 c 188 § 6(c); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-6(c).] Recodified as RCW 46.70.122 pursuant to 1993 c 307 § 18.

46.12.124 Odometer disclosure statement.

[2010 c 161 § 312; 1990 c 238 § 6.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.665 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1211, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.125 Procedure when transferor to a dealer is from out of state or car in inventory.

[1972 ex.s. c 99 § 4.] Repealed by 1990 c 238 § 8, effective May 1, 1990.

46.12.130 Assigned certificate of ownership to be filed by department — Transfer of interest in vehicle.

[2010 c 161 § 313; 2010 c 8 § 9005; 1967 c 140 § 3; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.130. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 11; prior: 1947 c 164 § 4(d); 1937 c 188 § 6(d); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-6(d).] Recodified as RCW 46.12.670 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1211, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.140 Certificates of ownership for dealers' used vehicles — Consignments.

[1990 c 250 § 29; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.140. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 12; prior: 1947 c 164 § 4(e); 1937 c 188 § 6(e); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-6(e).] Recodified as RCW 46.70.124 pursuant to 1993 c 307 § 18.

46.12.150 Procedure when new owner cannot present prior certificate.

[1961 c 12 § 46.12.150. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 13; prior: 1947 c 164 § 4(f); 1937 c 188 § 6(f); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-6(f).] Repealed by 1967 c 140 § 10.

46.12.151 Procedure when department unsatisfied as to ownership and security interests.

[2010 c 161 § 314; 1990 c 250 § 30; 1967 c 140 § 9.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.680 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1211, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.160 Refusal or cancellation of certificate — Notice — Penalty for subsequent operation.

[2010 c 161 § 315; 1994 c 262 § 5; 1975 c 25 § 12; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.160. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 14; prior: 1947 c 164 § 4(g); 1937 c 188 § 6(g); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-6(g).] Recodified as RCW 46.12.550 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1210, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.170 Procedure when security interest is granted on vehicle.

[2010 c 161 § 316; 2007 c 96 § 2; 2002 c 352 § 5. Prior: 1997 c 432 § 5; 1997 c 241 § 5; 1994 c 262 § 6; 1979 ex.s. c 113 § 2; 1975 c 25 § 13; 1967 c 140 § 4; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.170; prior: 1951 c 269 § 4; 1947 c 164 § 5; 1939 c 182 § 2; 1937 c 188 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-7.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.675 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1211, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.180 Duplicate for lost or mutilated certificate.

[1961 c 12 § 46.12.180. Prior: 1951 c 269 § 5; 1947 c 164 § 6; 1937 c 188 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-9.] Repealed by 1967 c 140 § 10.

46.12.181 Duplicate for lost, stolen, mutilated, etc., certificates.

[2010 c 161 § 317; 2002 c 352 § 6; 1997 c 241 § 7; 1994 c 262 § 7; 1990 c 250 § 31; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 1; 1967 c 140 § 8.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.580 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1210, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.190 Legal owner not liable for acts of registered owner.

[2010 c 161 § 318; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.190. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 10, part; RRS § 6312-10, part.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.620 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1210, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.200 State or director not liable for acts in administering chapter.

[1979 c 158 § 134; 1967 c 32 § 11; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.200. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 10, part; RRS § 6312-10, part.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.210 Penalty for false statements or illegal transfers.

[2010 c 161 § 319; 2003 c 53 § 236; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.210. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 12; RRS § 6312-12.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.750 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1214, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.215 Unlawful sale of certificate of ownership.

[1995 c 256 § 1.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.220 Alteration or forgery — Penalty.

[2003 c 53 § 237; 1967 c 32 § 12; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.220. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 13; RRS § 6312-13.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.230 Permit to licensed wrecker to junk vehicle — Fee.

[1975 c 25 § 14; 1967 c 32 § 13; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.230. Prior: 1957 c 273 § 12.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.240 Appeals to superior court from suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal of license or certificate.

[1987 c 388 § 8; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 42; 1961 c 12 § 46.20.340. Prior: 1953 c 23 § 2; 1937 c 188 § 74; RRS § 6312-74. Formerly RCW 46.20.340.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.250 Ownership of motor vehicle by person under eighteen prohibited — Exceptions.

[2010 c 161 § 320; 1969 ex.s. c 125 § 1.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.755 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1214, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.260 Sale or transfer of motor vehicle ownership to person under eighteen prohibited.

[1979 c 158 § 135; 1969 ex.s. c 125 § 2.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.270 Penalty for violation of RCW 46.12.250 or 46.12.260.

[1994 c 139 § 2; 1993 c 487 § 6; 1969 ex.s. c 125 § 3.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.280 Campers — Application to — Rules and regulations.

[2010 c 161 § 321; 2010 c 8 § 9007; 1979 c 158 § 136; 1971 ex.s. c 231 § 6.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.690 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1212, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.290 Mobile or manufactured homes, application of chapter to — Rules.

[2010 c 161 § 322; 2005 c 399 § 4; 1993 c 154 § 2. Prior: 1989 c 343 § 20; 1989 c 337 § 4; 1981 c 304 § 2; 1979 c 158 § 137; 1971 ex.s. c 231 § 14.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.700 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1212, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.295 Mobile homes — Titling functions transferred to department of community, trade, and economic development.

[1995 c 399 § 117; 1990 c 176 § 3.] Repealed by 2009 c 233 § 1.

46.12.300 Serial numbers on vehicles, watercraft, campers, or parts — Buying, selling, etc., with numbers removed, altered, etc. — Penalty.

[2010 c 8 § 9008; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 1.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.720 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1213, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.310 Serial numbers — Seizure and impoundment of vehicles, etc. — Notice to interested persons — Release to owner, etc.

[1995 c 256 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 2.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.725 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1213, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.320 Serial numbers — Disposition of vehicles, etc., authorized, when.

[2010 c 8 § 9009; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 3.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.730 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1213, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.330 Serial numbers — Hearing — Appeal — Removal to court — Release.

[1981 c 67 § 27; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 4.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.735 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1213, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.340 Serial numbers — Release of vehicle, etc.

[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 5.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.740 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1213, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.350 Assignment of new serial number.

[1979 c 158 § 138; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 6.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.745 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1213, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.360 Reimbursement to owner of stolen vehicle.

[1990 c 42 § 325; 1980 c 32 § 7; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 7.] Repealed by 1995 c 256 § 27.

46.12.370 Lists of registered and legal owners of vehicles — Furnished for certain purposes — Penalty for unauthorized use.

[2005 c 340 § 1; 2004 c 230 § 1. Prior: 1997 c 432 § 6; 1997 c 33 § 1; 1982 c 215 § 1.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.630 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1210, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.380 Disclosure of names and addresses of individual vehicle owners.

[2005 c 340 § 2; 2005 c 274 § 304; 1995 c 254 § 10; 1990 c 232 § 2; 1987 c 299 § 1; 1984 c 241 § 2.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.635 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1210, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.390 Disclosure violations, penalties.

[2005 c 274 § 305; 1990 c 232 § 3.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.640 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1210, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.400 Vehicles subject to seizure — Certificate withheld.

[1993 c 487 § 4.] Repealed by 1994 c 139 § 3.

46.12.410 Vehicles subject to seizure — Restrictions on sale or transfer.

[1993 c 487 § 5.] Repealed by 1994 c 139 § 3.

46.12.420 Street rod vehicles.

[2010 c 161 § 323; 1996 c 225 § 6.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.710 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1212, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.430 Parts cars.

[1996 c 225 § 7.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.705 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1212, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.440 Kit vehicles — Application for certificate of ownership.

[2010 c 161 § 324; 2009 c 284 § 1; 1996 c 225 § 8.] Recodified as RCW 46.12.695 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1212, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.450 Kit vehicles — Issuance of certificate of ownership or registration.

[1996 c 225 § 9.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.500 Commercial vehicle — Compliance statement.

[1999 c 351 § 4.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.

46.12.510 Donations for organ donation awareness.

[2008 c 139 § 26; 2003 c 94 § 6.] Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.