WAC 308-56A-270   Forms of signature.  (1) What forms of signature are acceptable to the department? The department will accept:

     (a) The signature of an individual in the same form as the name appears on the application or on the certificate of ownership.

     (b) The signature containing initials corresponding to the first letter of the given name(s).

     (c) The signature containing a given name(s) corresponding to the initials.

     (d) Common nicknames such as Bob for Robert, Jim for James, Betty for Elizabeth, etc.

     (e) The signature, any memorandum, signature stamp, mark or sign made with the intent to authenticate an application for certificate of ownership or registration of any person.

     (2) What form of signature is required for business owned vehicles? Signatures for business owned vehicles must include:

     (a) The name of the business or a commonly accepted abbreviation for the business;

     (b) The signature of the person authorized to sign on behalf of the business as stated in subsection (1) of this section; and

     (c) The title or position of that person.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.16.010 and 9A.04.110. 06-15-060, § 308-56A-270, filed 7/12/06, effective 8/12/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 03-08-055, § 308-56A-270, filed 3/31/03, effective 5/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.12.101, 88.02.070. 02-01-123, § 308-56A-270, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/19/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 99-08-065, § 308-56A-270, filed 4/5/99, effective 5/6/99; Order MV 208, § 308-56A-270, filed 7/31/74.]