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RCWs > Title 46 > Chapter 46.12 > Section 46.12.580
46.12.570
46.12.590
RCW 46.12.580
Duplicate for lost, stolen, mutilated, etc. certificate.
A legal owner or the legal owner's authorized representative may apply for a duplicate certificate of title if a certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed, or becomes illegible. The application for a duplicate certificate of title must include information required by the department and be accompanied by the fee required in RCW 46.17.100. The duplicate certificate of title must contain the word, "duplicate." It must be provided to the first priority secured party named in it or, if none, to the legal owner.
A person recovering a certificate of title for which a duplicate has been issued shall promptly return the certificate of title that has been recovered to the department.
[2010 c 161 § 317; 2002 c 352 § 6; 1997 c 241 § 7; 1994 c 262 § 7; 1990 c 250 § 31; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 1; 1967 c 140 § 8. Formerly RCW 46.12.181.]
NOTES:
Effective dateâIntentâLegislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative sessionâ2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective datesâ2002 c 352: See note following RCW 46.09.410.
Severabilityâ1990 c 250: See note following RCW 46.18.215.
Effective dateâ1967 c 140: See note following RCW 46.12.520.