Registered owner.

RCW 46.04.460
in effect
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"Registered owner" means the person whose lawful right of possession of a vehicle has most recently been recorded with the department. "Registered owner" means the person whose lawful right of possession of a vehicle has most recently been recorded with the department.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.04&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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