Concerning certificates of title.
HB 1283 amends Washington State vehicle title laws to clarify that certificates of title may be issued either electronically or as paper documents. The bill establishes a $50 service fee for applicants requesting a paper title, in addition to standard title fees, with specific distribution rules: $25 goes to the state motor vehicle fund, and the remainder is retained by the issuing county or subagent. It updates application requirements, including odometer disclosure and owner information, and specifies that paper titles cannot be issued immediately for vehicles previously designated as salvage. This bill directly affects vehicle owners seeking physical title documents, changing the fee structure and administrative process for paper title requests.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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3
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1
Committee
1
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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