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Montana committee hears bill to remove notary requirement for vehicle title transfers
Summary
A hearing on House Bill 165 drew support from car dealers, banks and the Motor Vehicle Division, which said an upgraded electronic system and unsworn affidavits can replace notary verification for most vehicle transfers.
HELENA — The House Transportation Committee on Wednesday heard testimony on House Bill 165, a red-tape reduction proposal that would remove a statewide notary requirement for many vehicle title transfers and allow an affidavit (an unsworn declaration) in place of a notarized signature.
Representative Neil Welch, sponsor of HB165, told the committee the measure is “a consumer friendly red tape reduction bill that will allow unencumbered commerce in the purchase and selling of title vehicles” and said the bill references statute 1-6-105 to authorize unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury.
Proponents representing high-volume sellers and lenders said removing the notary requirement would speed transactions that currently stall when a notary is…
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