Wash. Admin. Code § 308-56A-325 - Owner incompetent
(1)
What documentation does the department require to show a guardian has
been appointed for a person who has been declared incompetent? The
department requires a copy of the order issued from any district or superior
court of competent jurisdiction.
(2)
How is the interest of a person who
has been declared incompetent by the court recorded on the certificate of
ownership issued by the department? The department will record the name
of the court appointed guardian(s) followed by the designation GDN and the name
of the estate of the person declared incompetent on the certificate of
ownership. Example: John Doe GDN, Estate of Mary Smith.
(3) Who releases interest on a vehicle
ownership document if the owner is declared incompetent? Only the court
appointed guardian may release interest in the vehicle. If guardianship is not
recorded on the current certificate of ownership, a copy of the court order
appointing the guardian must accompany the release of interest. The guardian
may not appoint any person through power of attorney to release
interest.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.101. 03-12-071, § 308-56A-325, filed 6/3/03, effective 7/4/03; 99-13-150, § 308-56A-325, filed 6/21/99, effective 7/22/99; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-325, filed 7/31/74.
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