An Act authorizing electronic signatures with motor vehicle title and registration transactions

This bill authorizes electronic signatures for Massachusetts motor vehicle title and registration documents, directly affecting vehicle owners, dealers, and the Registry of Motor Vehicles. It allows electronic signatures on required forms like title certificates, secure powers of attorney, and odometer disclosures, while requiring systems to verify identities and retain records for five years. The bill specifies that physical odometer documents made electronic still need original paper copies for certain transactions (e.g., titles or secure powers of attorney) and clarifies that electronic signatures cannot be used for purposes beyond what the signer indicates. It does not require electronic titles or powers of attorney as defined by federal regulations, and it takes effect immediately upon passage.