WAC 308-56A-056. Names separated by the words "and," "or," or the slash symbol "/."

WashingtonRegulations

Ask Donna

How this section applies to your facts.

Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 › Chapter 308-56A › Section 308-56A-056

This text was captured on Aug 14, 2026. It is a snapshot, not a live feed, so check the official code before relying on it.

Text

(1) Does the department use the words "and," "or," or the slash symbol "/" when recording multiple interests on a certificate of ownership? No, the department has not used these designations since 1974 when recording ownership interest. For certificates of ownership that have been issued using one of these designations:

(a) Any registered owners so shown are considered to have equal registered owner interest in the vehicle;

(b) Any lien holder so shown is considered to have equal security interest in the vehicle.

(2) Will the department use the words "and," "or," or the slash symbol "/" if another jurisdiction has recorded multiple interests on the foreign certificate of ownership using one of these designations? No, the department does not allow the use of these designations when recording ownership interest.

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.

A word about cookies

We need a few to keep you signed in and the library working. The rest help us see which pages people use and where they get stuck. They stay off unless you say yes.

WAC 308-56A-056. Names separated by the words "and," "or," or the slash symbol "/." · WAC 308-56A-056 | Frix