The bill amends section 319.23 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the requirements for applying for a certificate of title for motor vehicles and mobile homes. It introduces a new paragraph (d) to subsection (3), which mandates that applicants must provide proof of identity that is satisfactory to the department. Acceptable forms of identification include a driver license or identification card from another jurisdiction, a certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate, a valid U.S. passport, a naturalization certificate, a green card, and various other documents that establish lawful presence in the U.S. Additionally, the bill allows for the inclusion of fingerprints and other biometric means of identity in the application process.

The bill also clarifies that verification of the vehicle identification number is not necessary for certain categories of vehicles, including new motor vehicles, mobile homes, and trailers under specific weight limits. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2026.