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SF 300

A bill for an act relating to replacement certificates of title for vehicles, providing fees, and including retroactive applicability provisions.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Rowley

Bill SF 300 streamlines obtaining replacement vehicle titles, charging a $30 fee, ensuring quicker processing for owners and lienholders, and clarifying title management.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 447.
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Bill Summary · SF 300

Summary of Bill SF 300

Bill Number: SF 300
Title: A bill for an act relating to replacement certificates of title for vehicles, providing fees, and including retroactive applicability provisions.
Status: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 447.
Introduced: February 13, 2025
Classification: Bill
Subject: Certificates of title, county government, county treasurers, fees, motor vehicle registration, transportation department, vehicles.

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of Bill SF 300 is to streamline the process for obtaining replacement certificates of title for motor vehicles. This legislation aims to clarify the procedures involved, establish associated fees, and ensure that the process is efficient for both vehicle owners and lienholders.

Key Provisions

  1. Application Process for Replacement Titles:

    • Vehicle owners or lienholders can apply for a replacement certificate of title if the original is lost or destroyed.
    • Applications can be made to the Department of Transportation or any county treasurer.
    • A fee of $30 is required for processing the application.

  2. Issuance Timeline:

    • After a five-day waiting period, the replacement certificate of title will be issued using the applicant's most recent bona fide address.
    • The five-day waiting period is waived for lienholders or applicants who surrender the original title.

  3. Replacement Certificate Details:

    • The replacement title will be clearly marked as “replacement” and will include any existing security interests and liens.
    • Once a replacement title is issued, the original title becomes void.

  4. Indemnification for Purchasers:

    • New purchasers or transferees can obtain an original certificate of title by presenting the assigned replacement title to a county treasurer.
    • Purchasers may require sellers to indemnify them against any claims related to the original title.

  5. Surrender of Original Titles:

    • If an original certificate of title is recovered after a replacement has been issued, it must be surrendered to the county treasurer or the Department of Transportation.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Vehicle Owners and Lienholders: This bill directly impacts individuals and entities that own or have a financial interest in motor vehicles, making it easier for them to obtain replacement titles.
  • County Treasurers and the Department of Transportation: These entities will be responsible for processing applications and issuing replacement titles, thereby affecting their operational procedures.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced on February 13, 2025, and has undergone several legislative actions:
    • February 18, 2025: A subcommittee meeting was held, and the subcommittee recommended passage.
    • February 26, 2025: The committee reported approving the bill, which was subsequently renumbered as SF 447.

This legislation is designed to enhance the efficiency of vehicle title management and provide clarity for all parties involved in the process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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