An Act relative to simplifying processes at the Registry of Motor Vehicles for surviving spouses and next of kin

This bill streamlines the process for surviving spouses and next of kin to transfer vehicle titles at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles after a death. It requires applicants to submit a sworn affidavit confirming the vehicle has not been disposed of through a will, alongside a death certificate. Once these documents are provided, the registry will issue a new title listing only the surviving spouse or next of kin, removing the deceased person's name. The law specifically applies to vehicles where the title was previously held by a lienholder under a lease agreement.