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Iowa House Bill HF354

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF354

Introduced
2/20/23  
Introduced
2/20/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the waiting period for a replacement of a motor vehicle certificate of title.

Impact

By removing the waiting period, HF354 is expected to enhance the efficiency of the Department of Transportation and county treasurers when issuing replacement titles. This legislative change will likely reduce the administrative burdens on both the state and the vehicle owners, enabling quicker access to needed titles. As a result, individuals will be able to more effectively manage their vehicle registrations, which could facilitate smoother transactions in situations involving the sale, transfer, or financing of vehicles.

Summary

House File 354 (HF354) proposes an amendment to the existing statutes concerning the issuance of replacement certificates of title for motor vehicles. The current law necessitates a five-day waiting period after an application is made for a replacement title in cases where the original certificate has been lost or destroyed. HF354 seeks to eliminate this five-day waiting period, allowing for a more expedient process for obtaining a replacement title. This change aims to simplify the administrative process for vehicle owners and lienholders in Iowa, making it easier for them to manage title issues without unnecessary delays.

Contention

Reactions to the bill may arise around concerns regarding potential fraud or misuse in the expedited issuance of replacement titles. Critics might argue that eliminating the waiting period could increase the risk of issuing titles to individuals who do not legally own the vehicles, thus complicating the verification process. However, proponents of the bill may counter these concerns by pointing out that applicants must still provide their bona fide address and that the title will be marked as a replacement, indicating its status clearly. The balance between regulatory safeguards and the desire for efficiency in title management is a central point of discussion surrounding this legislation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA SF447

A bill for an act relating to replacement certificates of title for vehicles, providing fees, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 300.)

IA SF300

A bill for an act relating to replacement certificates of title for vehicles, providing fees, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 447.)

IA SF497

A bill for an act relating to the issuance and suspension of motor vehicle registrations and certificates of title.(Formerly SSB 1171.)

IA SSB1171

A bill for an act relating to the issuance and suspension of motor vehicle registrations and certificates of title.(See SF 497.)

IA HSB186

A bill for an act relating to the issuance and suspension of motor vehicle registrations and certificates of title.(See HF 593.)

IA HF593

A bill for an act relating to the issuance and suspension of motor vehicle registrations and certificates of title. (Formerly HSB 186.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

IA HF674

A bill for an act relating to vehicles, including by providing for registration and titling of motor vehicles by any county treasurer, by modifying related fees and the amount of fees retained by county treasurers, and the definitions of terms for purposes of motor vehicle franchisers, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 344, HF 55.) Effective date: 07/01/2024, 01/01/2025.

IA HF344

A bill for an act regarding the registration and titling of motor vehicles, including by providing for initial registration and titling by any county treasurer and by modifying related fees and the amount of fees retained by county treasurers.(Formerly HF 55; See HF 674.)

IA SF380

A bill for an act regarding the registration and titling of motor vehicles, including by providing for initial registration and titling by any county treasurer and by modifying related fees and the amount of fees retained by county treasurers.(Formerly SSB 1053, SF 80.)

IA SSB1053

A bill for an act regarding the registration and titling of motor vehicles, including by providing for initial registration and titling by any county treasurer and by modifying related fees and the amount of fees retained by county treasurers.(Formerly SF 80; See SF 380.)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.