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Use the Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest (English, Español, Русский, and more) form to:
Submit the completed form and fees to a vehicle licensing office.
Submit a completed Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest form and a completed Vehicle Title Application (English, Español, Русский, and more) to a vehicle licensing office.
An Odometer Disclosure Statement is required when transferring ownership of a motor vehicle that is 9 years old or newer, unless exempt. You can get a disclosure form at any vehicle licensing office.
If you're changing your name on a title, you must submit all of the following with the Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest:
If you're releasing interest on a vehicle sold to a Washington dealer or resident, you can speed up the process by giving the released title or Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest to the buyer with a Release of Interest from the seller (your debtor). The buyer can then take the documents to any vehicle/vessel licensing office and transfer the title.
If the title/registration shows… | The Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest must be signed by… |
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Only the trustees names followed by the designation trustee (Example: John Doe, trustee) |
All trustees shown |
The trustees names followed by the designation trustee and name of the trust (Example: John Doe, trustee John Doe Family Trust) |
All trustees shown |
Only the name of the trust (Example: John Doe Family Trust) |
Any trustees designated in the trust document |
Trustees must also:
I, [Name], am Trustee of [Name of Trust] and have authority under said trust and applicable Washington State laws to [Action being taken: e.g., apply for a duplicate title, release interest, apply for new plate] for this vehicle (or vessel).
Owners of vehicles titled in a Massachusetts Trust must provide a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation for a Massachusetts Trust issued by the Secretary of State's office to verify the Declaration of Trust was filed.
You may sell or keep a vehicle or vessel you inherit.
If… | Attach these additional documents… |
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The transfer of ownership is the result of legal action (administered, probated, court ordered) |
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"Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship" appears on the vehicle record and title. | Copy of the death certificate |
There is a community property agreement. |
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The estate isn't administered. |
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To properly sign by power of attorney:
If you are a… | Sign like this… |
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Person signing for an individual | John Q. Public by Jane C. Doe, POA |
Person signing for a business | Business Inc. by Jane C. Doe, POA |
Business signing by power of attorney for another business | Business Inc. by Jane C. Doe, POA, V.P. for Business 2 Inc. |
For fee amounts or help filling out this form, please contact your local vehicle licensing office.