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Chapter 46.12.710 RCW Dispositions

CERTIFICATES OF OWNERSHIP AND REGISTRATION


Sections

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Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.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Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011. Later enactment, see RCW 46.16A.030(3).


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Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011.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Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011. Later enactment, see RCW 46.17.110 and 46.68.440.


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Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011. Later enactment, see RCW 46.09.320.


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. Later enactment, see RCW 46.12.700(6).


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. Later enactment, see RCW 46.12.560(5) and 46.17.135.


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. Later enactment, see RCW 46.12.675 (1), (2), and (3).


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. Later enactment, see RCW 46.12.700 (4) and (5).


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. Later enactment, see RCW 46.01.310.


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. Later enactment, see RCW 46.12.750(3).


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. Later enactment, see RCW 46.12.750(1) (e) and (f).


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. Later enactment, see RCW 46.12.550(2).


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. Later enactment, see RCW 46.12.755(2).


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. Later enactment, see RCW 46.12.755(3).


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. Later enactment, see RCW 46.12.695(1).


46.12.500  Commercial vehicle — Compliance statement.
[1999 c 351 § 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011. Later enactment, see RCW 46.16A.185.


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. Later enactment, see RCW 46.16A.090(2) and 46.68.360.


46.12.705  Parts cars.
[1996 c 225 § 7. Formerly RCW 46.12.430.]
Repealed by 2011 c 114 § 10, effective October 1, 2011.


46.12.710  Street rod vehicles.
[2010 c 161 § 323; 1996 c 225 § 6. Formerly RCW 46.12.420.]
Repealed by 2011 c 114 § 10, effective October 1, 2011.


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