(1) An application for a certificate of title must be made at the same time when a vessel is registered for the first time as required under this chapter.

Terms Used In Washington Code 88.02.510

  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(2) A person who purchases or otherwise obtains majority ownership of any vessel subject to this chapter shall, within fifteen days of purchase or obtainment, apply for a new certificate of title that shows the vessel’s change of ownership.
(3) This section does not apply to a vessel that has a valid marine document as a vessel of the United States.

NOTES:

Effective dateIntentLegislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.