WA HB2603

Vehicle owners in Washington may designate a beneficiary to receive their vehicle upon death through a "transfer on death title" (TOD), which takes effect at the owner's death without requiring probate, notice to the beneficiary, or consideration

TOD designations are revocable at any time by selling the vehicle or applying for a new title without a beneficiary, and do not affect the owner's rights to transfer or encumber the vehicle during their lifetime

If no designated beneficiary survives the owner, or if the beneficiary disclaims their interest, the vehicle becomes part of the deceased owner's probate estate

Certificate of title applications must include a TOD beneficiary option, and titles with TOD designations must display "TRANSFER ON DEATH" or "TOD" followed by the beneficiary's name

Beneficiaries must submit the last certificate of title (if available), a death certificate for the previous owner, and an application for a new title to complete the ownership transfer