This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to require the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to establish an automatic renewal system for motor vehicle registrations, which includes automatic billing. The bill introduces a new definition for "automatic registration renewal," which refers to the processing of vehicle registration renewals through an enrollment system that allows the DMV to charge a debit or credit card annually for the renewal. Additionally, the DMV is mandated to permit vehicle owners to enroll in this automatic renewal program, ensuring that renewals occur as soon as the DMV receives notification from county sheriffs that personal property taxes have been paid.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of county sheriff's offices to report the payment of personal property taxes to the DMV monthly, and it requires the DMV to apply this information to registrant accounts within a specified timeframe. Vehicle owners will receive notice two weeks prior to any charges being applied to their saved billing information, and they will have the ability to change their billing details up to five days before the charge. The bill also includes provisions for vehicle owners to upload documentation to confirm tax payments if necessary. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the vehicle registration renewal process and enhance compliance with tax payment requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17A-1-1, 17A-3-14, 17A-10A-1, 17A-10A-2, 17A-10A-3
Committee Substitute: 17A-1-1, 17A-3-14, 17A-10A-1, 17A-10A-2, 17A-10A-3