Notary exception--Vehicle title transfers to insurers

SDCL § 59-12-4.1, under UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT.

SDCL § 59-12-4.1

With respect to a vehicle for which title is to be transferred to an insurer, a power of attorney to make application for or to assign a certificate of title is exempt from the notarization requirements under § 59-12-4 . A principal may satisfy the signature requirement provided under § 59-12-4 for a power of attorney described in this section by electronic signature. Source: SL 2023, ch 170 , § 1.