HB 2281 Summary

• Authorizes the director to establish an electronic system for recording certificate of title information for newly issued, transferred, and corrected certificates in lieu of paper documents.

• Permits the director to contract with an association of new motor vehicle dealers to manage a lien recording system on behalf of the department at no cost to the state.

• Requires the director to establish procedures for electronic certificate issuance applicable to all title transactions and develop methods to electronically share title information with law enforcement and licensed entities.

• Exempts mobile home certificates of title from the electronic system requirements.

• Authorizes the director to adopt rules necessary to implement the system, including criteria for when paper certificates of title may be issued.