Washington Revised Code Title 46. Motor Vehicles § 46.12.520. Certificate required to operate and sell vehicle--Manufacturer or dealer testing--Security interest, how perfected

(1) A person shall not:

(2) A certificate of title does not need to be obtained for a vehicle owned by a manufacturer or dealer and held for sale, even though incidentally moved on the highway or used for purposes of testing and demonstration, or for a vehicle used by a manufacturer or dealer solely for testing.  A security interest in a vehicle held as inventory by a manufacturer or dealer must be perfected as described in chapter 62A.9A RCW.  An endorsement is not required on certificates of title held by a manufacturer or dealer to perfect the security interest.  A certificate of title may be issued for any vehicle without the vehicle needing to be registered.