Certificate of title system — Intent.
RCW 88.02.500
in effectIt is the intention of the legislature: (1) To establish a system of certificates of title for vessels similar to that in existence for motor vehicles under chapter 46.12 RCW; (2) That certificates of title become sufficient evidence of ownership of the vessel it describes so that persons may rely upon that certificate; and (3) That security interest in vessels be perfected solely by notation of a secured party upon the certificate of title.
It is the intention of the legislature:
(1) To establish a system of certificates of title for vessels similar to that in existence for motor vehicles under chapter 46.12 RCW;
(2) That certificates of title become sufficient evidence of ownership of the vessel it describes so that persons may rely upon that certificate; and
(3) That security interest in vessels be perfected solely by notation of a secured party upon the certificate of title.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=88.02&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026