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Bill would allow electronic signatures for insurer vehicle title transfers to speed payments
Summary
House Bill 2,604 would permit electronic signatures (and printed copies) instead of notarization for documents transferring vehicle ownership to insurers and for a limited power of attorney used for that purpose. Industry witnesses (Copart) and the sponsor said the change would reduce delays for total‑loss claimants; staff and regulator offices were described as neutral.
House Bill 2,604 would remove the notarization requirement for documents transferring vehicle ownership to an insurer after a total loss and for a limited power of attorney used solely for that transfer, explicitly allowing electronic signatures and printed documents.
Lily Smith, committee staff, explained the current practice: DOL provides a form that requires notarization, or owners can use a power of…
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