HB 2171 Summary

• Eliminates the requirement for notarized signatures on certificates of title and supporting documents when insurance companies apply for salvage, stolen vehicle, or nonrepairable vehicle certificates of title for total loss claims.

• Allows insurance companies to apply for salvage certificates without the original title documents if they can attest to making two or more written attempts to obtain the required documents from the lienholder or vehicle owner.

• Clarifies that written attempts to obtain documents are required only when sent to a lienholder or owner who has not provided the necessary paperwork.

• Insurance companies must indemnify and hold harmless the Department of Motor Vehicles for any claims resulting from issuing salvage certificates under the alternate application process.