This bill amends section 60-168 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, which pertains to the application process for obtaining duplicate certificates of title for motor vehicles that have lost or mutilated titles. The key change in the application requirements is the removal of the necessity for the application to be both signed and sworn to by the applicant or an authorized person. Instead, the bill simplifies the process by allowing the application to be signed without the sworn statement. Additionally, it clarifies that if the records of the title have been destroyed, the county treasurer can issue a duplicate certificate based on sufficient evidence deemed appropriate.

Furthermore, the bill maintains provisions for purchasers of vehicles with lost or mutilated titles, allowing them to require indemnification from the seller against any claims related to the original certificate. It also stipulates that if the original certificate is recovered, it must be surrendered for cancellation. The original section 60-168 is repealed, indicating that the new language will replace the previous law entirely.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 60-168