Bill > HB1283

This bill updates and clarifies regulations regarding vehicle and vessel certificates of title in Washington State, primarily focusing on renaming "quick titles" to "paper titles" and establishing new processes for title issuance. The bill modifies several existing laws to standardize terminology, specifying that certificates of title can now be issued as either electronic records or paper titles, with electronic records being the default. For vehicles and vessels, the bill introduces a $50 paper title service fee and outlines how this fee will be distributed among different government entities and agents. The legislation also updates various administrative details, such as changing numeric references from spelled-out numbers to numerals (e.g., changing "ten" to "10") and clarifying processes for title applications, security interests, and lien releases. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for how paper titles will be processed, particularly for vehicles previously designated as salvage, and ensures that subagents can handle title-related transactions. The changes aim to modernize and streamline the title issuance process for both vehicles and vessels while maintaining clear documentation and fee structures.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1283&Year=2025&Initiative=false