Duplicate registration certificates. (Effective July 1, 2011.)

(1) A registered owner or the registered owner's authorized representative shall promptly apply for a duplicate registration certificate when a registration certificate is lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed, or becomes illegible. The application for a duplicate registration certificate must:

(a) Be accompanied by an affidavit of loss or destruction;

(b) Include information required by the department; and

(c) Be accompanied by the fee required in RCW 88.02.640(1)(c), in addition to any other fees or taxes required for the transaction.

(2) A person recovering a registration certificate for which a duplicate has been issued shall promptly return the registration certificate that has been recovered to the department.

[2010 c 161 § 1021.]

Notes: Effective date -- Intent -- Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session -- 2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.