Wash. Admin. Code § 308-56A-024 - Stolen vehicle check required for certificate of ownership
(1)
Is a
stolen vehicle check required whenever application is made for certificate of
ownership? Yes. A Washington Crime Information Center/National Crime
Information Center (WACIC/NCIC) stolen vehicle search will be performed on all
vehicle title transactions.
(2) What is a WACIC/NCIC stolen vehicle
search? A WACIC/NCIC stolen vehicle search is defined to include any
nationally recognized source of stolen vehicle data obtained from the NCIC,
including the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).
(3)
Who is authorized to receive and
process stolen vehicle search inquiries? The department and vehicle
licensing offices are authorized to receive and process stolen vehicle search
information. In addition to WACIC/NCIC, stolen vehicle searches may also be
processed through any nationally recognized source of stolen vehicle data
obtained from the NCIC, including the National Insurance Crime Bureau
(NICB).
(4) What happens if
the stolen vehicle search indicates the vehicle has been reported stolen?
If the information obtained indicates the vehicle has been reported and
confirmed stolen, the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction in the
geographic location of the attempted licensing transaction will immediately be
notified. A title will not be issued until the matter is resolved. If the
department checks with the reporting law enforcement agency or jurisdiction and
the reporting agency indicates that the vehicle's stolen status has been
resolved, a certificate of ownership will be issued if the department is
satisfied that all other requirements have been met.
(5) What happens if the stolen vehicle
search indicates that the vehicle has not been reported stolen? If the
stolen vehicle check is negative, a certificate of ownership will be issued if
the department is satisfied that all other requirements have been
met.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 04-24-022, § 308-56A-024, filed 11/23/04, effective 1/3/05.
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