1. (1) What ownership documents does the department require to issue a certificate of ownership for a vessel, which has been purchased at a law enforcement sale? In addition to other documents and fees required by chapters 46.01 and 88.02 RCW the department requires:

   1. (a) The current certificate of ownership, if it is available; and
   2. (b) A bill of sale from law enforcement to the purchaser stating that the vessel was sold in accordance with chapter 63.32, 63.35 or 63.40 RCW; or
   3. (c) A copy of an order, describing the vessel, from any district or superior court of any county of this state authorizing law enforcement to sell the vessel.
2. (2) Does the sale of a vessel at a law enforcement sale remove any previous security interest? Yes, security interests are released upon the sale of a vessel at a law enforcement sale. No additional releases of interest are required from the secured party.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.070 and 88.02.100. WSR 01-21-071, § 308-93-490, filed 10/18/01, effective 11/18/01; WSR 99-22-059, § 308-93-490, filed 11/1/99, effective 12/2/99. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 7 § 20 and 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 46. WSR 83-23-076 (Order 736-DOL), § 308-93-490, filed 11/18/83.]