WAC 308-56A-410. No application required

When do I not need to apply for a certificate of ownership? A Washington vehicle dealer need not apply for certificate of ownership in his own name when: (1) A vehicle is acquired that is titled and the title is properly released; or (2) One vehicle dealer transfers a particular vehicle to another vehicle dealer, unless precluded by other regulations; (3) The dealer has a properly executed affidavit of loss from the legal owner of record and release of interest from the registered and legal owners of record for a Washington titled vehicle. (4) An abandoned vehicle/vessel is purchased by a Washington licensed dealer and intended for retail sale.