Wash. Admin. Code § 308-56A-310 – Personal property lien—Chattel

(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:
1. (a) They provide services or materials for a vehicle at the request of the registered owner; and
2. (b) The person who provided the services and/or materials has not been compensated.
(2) What documents are required to obtain a certificate of ownership for a vehicle? The required documents include:
1. (a) A completed Vehicle/Vessel Chattel Lien Sale Affidavit form provided or approved by the department; and
2. (b) A certified copy of the lien filing that is filed with the county auditor; and
3. (c) A copy of the letter(s) sent by the lien applicant via first class mail, and certified or registered mail, to the registered and legal owners of record, including the return receipt; and
4. (d) Affidavit of service by mail; and
5. (e) Application for certificate of ownership; and
6. (f) Other documents that may be required by law or rule.
(3) When is a Washington court order required to issue a certificate of ownership as a result of a chattel lien? A Washington court order is required when:
1. (a) Someone other than the owner of record requested the services and/or materials; or
2. (b) There is no record of the vehicle on file with the department.
(4) What laws regulate chattel liens? Chapter 60.08 RCW regulates chattel liens.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.020 [88.02.070], 88.02.100. WSR 07-03-128, § 308-56A-310, filed 1/23/07, effective 2/23/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 06-17-145, § 308-56A-310, filed 8/22/06, effective 9/22/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 01-21-071, § 308-56A-310, filed 10/18/01, effective 11/18/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 88.02.070 and 88.02,100 [88.02.100]. WSR 01-08-022, § 308-56A-310, filed 3/27/01, effective 4/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.12.101. WSR 99-13-150, § 308-56A-310, filed 6/21/99, effective 7/22/99; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-310, filed 7/31/74.]