Relates to electronic signatures on the form MV-82, application for registration/title
This bill requires New York's Motor Vehicle Commissioner to accept electronic signatures for all documents related to vehicle registration, titles, and other motor vehicle records. It directly affects drivers, dealers, and anyone submitting forms to the Department of Motor Vehicles, including those transferring titles or signing powers of attorney. The key provision mandates that electronic signatures - defined as digital processes with intent to sign - must be accepted whether submitted online or printed after electronic signing. Physical documents like title certificates still require original paper copies in certain cases, but electronic signatures cannot be refused if they meet the bill’s requirements. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Last action May 12, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to narrow its scope from accepting electronic signatures on all vehicle documents to specifically only the MV-82 application for registration/title. This change simplifies the law by removing broad definitions and complex procedures related to physical odometer documents, focusing exclusively on the specific form for vehicle registration.
Scope change
The bill's scope was significantly narrowed from a general electronic signature mandate for various vehicle documents to a specific mandate limited only to form MV-82.
SCOPE
Replaced the broad requirement to accept electronic signatures on 'any document' with a specific requirement limited only to form MV-82.
DEFINITION
Narrowed the definition of 'Document' and 'Electronic signature' to apply solely to form MV-82, removing references to powers of attorney and odometer documents.
REQUIREMENT
Deleted all provisions regarding physical odometer documents, including rules for imaging, scanning, and specific handling of title certificates and reassignment documents.
Added new provisions requiring the commissioner to establish specific standards for security, authentication, and fraud prevention for the MV-82 form.
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May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4066A
lower
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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