Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 308. Licensing, Department of (See also Titles 36, 98 and 196) |
Chapter 308-56A. Certificates of title—Motor vehicles, etc. |
Section 308-56A-110. New vehicles—Manufacturer's statement/certificate of origin.
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- (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 the MSO/MCO?The MSO/MCO must contain at least the following information:(a) First conveyance of the vehicle after its manufacture;(b) The model year;(c) Make;(d) Model, body style;(e) Vehicle identification number;(f) An indication that the vehicle was not manufactured for road use, if applicable; and(g) Shipping weight or curb weight.(3) What documentation may be used in lieu of an MSO/MCO?If the MSO/MCO is not available, the manufacturer's invoice to the dealer may be used. The manufacturer's invoice shall contain all the information required in subsection (2) of this section. If a flooring agent is shown on the invoice, the department requires a release of interest from the flooring agent.(4) How is a dealer-to-dealer sale recorded on the MSO/MCO before the first retail sale?A dealer-to-dealer sale is recorded in the assignment area on the MSO/MCO.In the absence of an available assignment area a dealer to dealer report of sale or similar document may be used as long as a complete chain of ownership is documented from the original dealer named on the MSO/MCO through the retail selling dealer making the application.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 03-05-081, § 308-56A-110, filed 2/19/03, effective 3/22/03; WSR 99-01-014, § 308-56A-110, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-110, filed 7/31/74.]
RCW 46.01.110. WSR 03-05-081, § 308-56A-110, filed 2/19/03, effective 3/22/03; WSR 99-01-014, § 308-56A-110, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-110, filed 7/31/74.