Get Vehicle Certificate Of Title Washington State

A Vehicle Certificate of Ownership (Title) Application (Form TD-420-001). The vehicle title signed by both the seller and buyer(s). If the seller does not have the title, they must fill out an Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest (Form TD-420-040).

Vehicle titles show proof of vehicle ownership, while vehicle registration signifies a vehicle is registered with the state and cleared for driving on public roads. A state's department of motor vehicles issues both documents, but the vehicle title only needs updating upon a change of ownership.

Washington Title Request To check if the title is valid and clear of lien holders, call 360.902. 3770. (DOL will not provide specific details about the vehicle.) To check if the vehicle has title brands, send a completed Vehicle Record Request form to recordrequest@dol.wa.gov.

A receipt or bill of sale showing purchase price, date of sale, vehicle details (including VIN, plate number or engine number), seller's and purchaser's name and seller's signature. Receipts and tax invoices must show 'paid in full' in order to be accepted as proof of vehicle ownership.

You can replace your Washington vehicle or vessel title in a couple of different ways. In person: Everyone listed on the title needs to be present with his or her unexpired Washington driver license. ... By Mail: You can complete the Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest form to request a new title.

If a vehicle is part of a financing agreement, the legal owner will be the individual or entity that provides the financing, and is referred to as the lienholder. The registered owner is responsible for maintaining compliance with DMV laws and regulations.

How To Transfer Ownership Of A Car Without A Title. If the title was lost or stolen, the state of Washington allows an owner to fill out Form TD-420-040, otherwise known as Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest/Gross Weight License. This form must be signed in front of a licensed notary, and then given to the buyer.