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This bill modifies Arizona laws related to vehicle titles and registration by updating provisions for oaths, acknowledgments, and electronic signatures in vehicle-related transactions. The bill allows department officials to administer oaths and acknowledge signatures without charging a fee, and expands the ability to witness powers of attorney for vehicle title and registration activities. Specifically, it permits electronic signatures for total loss vehicle settlements from insurance companies, with a requirement to use identity verification methods at the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Identity Assurance Level 2 or higher. The bill defines "sign electronically" as attaching or logically associating an electronic sound, symbol, or process with an electronic record with the intent to sign without physical touch. Additionally, the legislation streamlines the process for vehicle ownership transfer in cases of repossession, allowing financial institutions to electronically submit repossession affidavits to the department. These changes aim to modernize vehicle title and registration processes by incorporating electronic methods and providing clearer guidelines for various ownership transfer scenarios.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82072