WAC 308-56A-310. Personal property lien—Chattel

(1) What is a chattel lien? For the purposes of this section a chattel lien is a process by which a person may sell or take ownership of a vehicle when: (a) They provide services or materials for a vehicle at the request of the registered owner; and (b) The person who provided the services and/or materials has not been compensated. (2) What documents are required to obtain a certificate of ownership for a vehicle? The required documents include: (a) A completed Vehicle/Vessel Chattel Lien Sale Affidavit form provided or approved by the department; and (b) A certified copy of the lien filing that is filed with the county auditor; and (c) A copy of the letter(s) sent by the lien applicant via first class mail, and certified or registered mail, to the registered and legal owners of record, including the return receipt; and (d) Affidavit of service by mail; and (e) Application for certificate of ownership; and (f) Other documents that may be required by law or rule. (3) When is a Washington court order required to issue a certificate of ownership as a result of a chattel lien? A Washington court order is required when: (a) Someone other than the owner of record requested the services and/or materials; or (b) There is no record of the vehicle on file with the department. (4) What laws regulate chattel liens? Chapter 60.08 RCW regulates chattel liens.