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WA HB1283

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sam Low

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes electronic records as the default format for vehicle and vessel certificates of title, with paper titles available upon request for a $50 fee
  • Renames "quick title" to "paper title" throughout Washington vehicle and vessel titling statutes
  • Requires a processing period before paper titles can be issued for vehicles previously designated as salvage or otherwise restricted by the department
  • Authorizes subagents appointed by the director to remove liens on electronic title records
  • Distributes the $50 paper title fee with $25 to the motor vehicle fund (vehicles) or general fund (vessels), and remaining amounts split between county treasurers and subagents when applicable

Legislative Description

Concerning certificates of title.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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