Washington Administrative Code

The cemetery authority will provide the board with a report that includes the average fair market value used to determine distribution for the following year and maintain a record of the fair market value each year while using the total return distribution method.As part of the c…

Any cemetery authority selling by prearrangement contracts any merchandise or services shall establish and maintain one or more prearrangement trust funds for the benefit of beneficiaries of prearrangement contracts.[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031…

All definitions of chapter 68.46 RCW apply to this chapter. In addition, the following definition applies:"Direct cost" for the purpose of chapter 68.46 RCW, direct cost includes actual labor cost and other costs associated with delivery of the service. For example: Direct cost o…

In addition to all other requirements of the law relating to consumer contracts, cemetery prearrangement contracts must have:(1) A specific itemization of charges and descriptions for each merchandise or service to be furnished or delivered.(2) An itemization of services to be pe…

All payments received must be deposited directly into the appropriate trust fund and may not be offset by amounts due from the trust prior to deposit. Such deposits must be made on or before the 20th day of the month following receipt of each payment due.[Statutory Authority: RCW…

All cemetery prearrangement contracts must state on the contract what form or forms of delivery of merchandise will constitute "delivery" to satisfy the requirements of RCW 68.46.050.[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-51B-030, filed 4/6/20, ef…

Prearrangement services, including shipment and installation of cemetery prearrangement merchandise, shall not be deemed to have been furnished within the meaning of RCW 68.46.050(1) until performance of such services has actually occurred.[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and …

Cemetery prearrangement merchandise and services will be delivered within the meaning of RCW 68.46.050(1) when:(1) Actual delivery of the merchandise is made to the contract beneficiary;(2) Delivery of the merchandise is made to the cemetery authority for the contract beneficiary…

No person, firm or corporation will be deemed a supplier for purposes of this chapter, unless it:(1) Permanently and unalterably identifies all merchandise with the name of the contract beneficiary;(2) Submits, upon request of the board, a report of all merchandise which has been…

In any instance where a prearrangement contract containing undelivered merchandise or services is sold, pledged, or otherwise encumbered as security for a loan by cemetery authority, the cemetery authority shall pay into the prearrangement trust fund fifty percent of the total sa…

(1) Any cemetery authority selling undeveloped graves, unconstructed crypts or niches in accordance with chapter 68.46 RCW must make available to the purchaser a statement of the estimated completion date of the development or construction at the time the prearrangement contract …

Any cemetery authority maintaining a prearrangement trust fund shall maintain a current accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The system shall track sales, receipts and disbursements, and include the following:(1) An individual contract or…

To qualify as an applicant for a prearrangement sales license as set forth in RCW 68.05.155 and 68.46.150, applicant must hold a valid and unsuspended certificate of authority to operate a cemetery issued by the state funeral and cemetery board.[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105…

(1) The use of telephones for solicitation of prearrangements is prevalent. This form of communication offers unique benefits, but entails special risk and poses potential for abuse. The board finds that any impropriety in telephone solicitation is a matter vitally affecting the …

A hybrid unit shall mean any combination "casket-vault" that is designed, intended, or represented to function as a substitute for a casket and/or a vault, or intended to serve the same purpose as a casket or a vault or in lieu thereof.[Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.3…

Hybrid units specified as cemetery merchandise or services in cemetery prearrangement contracts must be itemized, and must disclose and describe all items of support or services which are required or may be required for the future or intended use of hybrid units. "Support or serv…

The definitions found in chapters 68.04 and 68.60 RCW apply to this section.(1) Human remains or reduced human remains may be buried in an abandoned cemetery under the following conditions:(a) Ownership of the plot, right of interment or vested right of placement can be clearly e…

(1) How may a subagent qualify to issue quick titles under RCW 46.12.555? Subagents may issue quick titles under the conditions and procedures established by the department.(2) May a subagent's authority to issue quick titles be terminated or suspended? Yes, if the department or …

(1) May I obtain a certificate of ownership for my vehicle even if I do not want or need to register it? You may obtain a certificate of ownership for your vehicle without a certificate of registration for:(a) Vehicles defined in chapter 46.04 RCW and which are normally registere…

When is an application for certificate of ownership required? In addition to the requirements set forth in chapter 46.12 and 46.16 RCW an application for certificate of ownership is required when:(1) There is a change of vehicle ownership on a Washington certificate of ownership …

(1) What is the penalty fee? When a used Washington registered vehicle is sold, the purchaser has fifteen days from the date of delivery of the vehicle to transfer the vehicle ownership into their name. If they wait until the 16th day or later from the date of delivery, a penalty…

(1) Is a stolen vehicle check required whenever application is made for certificate of ownership? Yes. A Washington Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center (WACIC/NCIC) stolen vehicle search will be performed on all vehicle title transactions.(2) What is a WACI…

(1) What registered owner and lien holder or secured party information is required on the vehicle record and application for certificate of ownership (title)?The vehicle record and application for certificate of ownership (title) must include:(a) The name of each registered owner…

(1) If the registered owner's address changes, does the owner need to notify the department?Yes.(2) What information do registered owners need to provide to the department if their address changes?The owner must provide to the department:(a) The registered owner's name (natural p…

(1) Does the department use the words "and," "or," or the slash symbol "/" when recording multiple interests on a certificate of ownership? No, the department has not used these designations since 1974 when recording ownership interest. For certificates of ownership that have bee…

(1) What does joint tenancy with rights of survivorship mean when noted on a certificate of ownership? If owners own a vehicle in joint tenancy with rights of survivorship and one of the named parties dies, ownership vests in the surviving joint owner(s). The department will issu…

(1) How is a trust shown on a certificate of ownership? A certificate of ownership may show the name of the trustee(s) or trust in one of the following manners:(a) The trustee(s) name(s) only followed by the designation trustee, i.e., John Doe, trustee; or(b) The trustee(s) name(…

(1) How are the lessee and lessor designated on Washington certificates of ownership?(a) The certificate of ownership will show the name of the lessee as registered owner, followed by LSE. The name of the lessor will be shown as the secured party or legal owner, followed by LSR.(…

(1) Can more than one legal owner show as security interest on the certificate of ownership? Yes, however, this is subject to the limited amount of space available in the department's computer system for legal owner's name information.(2) How are additional legal owner's interest…

(1) What ownership documentation from the manufacturer is required to title a new vehicle?An application for a certificate of ownership for a new vehicle must be accompanied by a manufacturer's statement/certificate of origin (MSO/MCO).(2) What information needs to be shown on th…

(1) What ownership documents are required to title and license a vehicle not currently titled or licensed in the state of Washington?(a) If a vehicle is titled in another state, the application for certificate of ownership must be accompanied by the current ownership documents.(b…

(1) What is a department temporary license plate?(a) The department temporary license plate is a system-generated license plate printed on durable paper material which may be issued in lieu of a registration certificate and license plates when:(i) The vehicle is not currently lic…

(1) When is a certificate of vehicle inspection required? A certificate of vehicle inspection, completed by the Washington state patrol or other authorized inspector, must accompany the application for certificate of ownership and include the applicable statutory inspection fee w…

(1) How is a model year assigned to a vehicle? The model year for a vehicle is the model year assigned by the manufacturer. If an original manufacturer has not assigned a model year, or your vehicle is rebuilt, homemade, a street rod, or assembled vehicle, the following criteria …

For the purposes of RCW 82.08.809 and 82.12.809:(1) The lowest manufacturer's retail price for a base model vehicle is the one provided by a vendor selected by the department;(2) The department publishes and periodically updates a list of all vehicle models qualifying for the sal…

(1) What is a replacement certificate of ownership? A replacement certificate of ownership replaces certificates of ownership that are:(a) Lost;(b) Mutilated;(c) Stolen; or(d) Destroyed.(2) What documents and information do I need to provide to the department to obtain a replacem…

(1) What is ownership in doubt? Ownership in doubt is when a vehicle owner(s) is unable to obtain satisfactory evidence of ownership or releases of interest as described in WAC 308-56A-265.(2) What options are available in an ownership in doubt situation? When in an ownership in …

(1) Will the department accept an application for certificate of ownership or supporting documents if they have been altered? The department may refuse to accept any application for certificate of ownership or supporting documents when ownership or vehicle information has been al…

(1) When is the signature of a registered owner(s) required? Each registered owner is required to sign the application for certificate of ownership except when:(a) The application is for the sole purpose of removing a secured party of record from the certificate of ownership;(b) …

(1) How does a registered or legal owner release interest in a vehicle? To release interest in a vehicle a registered or legal owner must:(a) Sign the release of interest section provided on the certificate of ownership; or(b) Provide a release of interest document or form approv…

(1) What forms of signature are acceptable to the department? The department will accept any memorandum, signature stamp, mark, or sign made with intent to authenticate any instrument or writing.(2) What form of signature is required for business owned vehicles? Signatures for bu…

Who may certify signatures?(1) Signatures must be notarized by a notary public or certified by an agent or subagent appointed by the director to conduct vehicle title and registration activities on behalf of the department. The certification must include the signature, county, an…

Who is responsible for removal, storage, and disposal fees if a vehicle has been reported stolen after it was reported sold, and is subsequently abandoned?If a report of sale has been properly filed with the department prior to the date the vehicle was reported stolen, the purcha…

What proof of ownership do I need to submit for a vehicle I purchased at a Washington abandoned vehicle auction as authorized under chapter 46.55 RCW? You must submit:(1) A Washington Abandoned Vehicle Report - Affidavit of Sale form as provided for in WAC 308-61-026(1); and(2) C…

(1) What documents must I submit to obtain a certificate of ownership for a vehicle that has been purchased at a law enforcement sale? You must submit:(a) Documents required by chapters 46.01 and 46.12 RCW;(b) A bill of sale from law enforcement to the purchaser stating that the …

(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 …

(1) What is a landlord's lien for rent? For the purposes of this chapter, a landlord's lien for rent is a process by which a landlord may sell or take ownership of a tenant's vehicle as security for rent due.(2) What documents are required to issue a certificate of ownership for …

(1) What is a self-service storage facilities lien? For the purposes of this chapter, a self-storage facilities lien is a process by which the owner of a self-storage facility may sell a vehicle stored at the facility as security for rent or other charges due.(2) What documents a…

What document must I submit to change my name shown on the certificate of ownership? You must submit:(1) Documents required by chapters 46.01 and 46.12 RCW; and(2) If the name was changed by a court order, a copy of that order; or(3) A notarized/certified affidavit signed by you …

(1) What documents must I submit if ownership of a vehicle is awarded by court order? In addition to ownership documents required by chapter 46.12 RCW and registration documents required by chapter 46.16 RCW, you must submit:(a) A copy of the Washington state court order, or cert…