Public Hearing Notice  Notice of public comment period and hearing to enact 540 CMR 5.00

Notice is hereby given pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 2-3, that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, (“MassDOT”) will hold a hybrid public hearing on Friday March 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and accept written public comment until 5:00 p.m. on Friday March 6, 2026, the same day, concerning the following regulatory action:

• Promulgate 540 CMR 5.00 – Motor Vehicle Title: Use of Electronic Signature and Electronic Title

The proposed regulatory action is authorized by MGL c. 90D, §§ 11A, 24, and 39, as each was amended or established in Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025. The statute establishes: (i) authority for the RMV to establish the process by which paper motor vehicle certificates of title may be signed using electronic signatures ("e-signature") and (ii) the requirement that the RMV establish the process by which paper motor vehicle certificates of title maybe replaced with electronic certificates of title ("e-title") through a vehicle retail sale transaction. The regulations establish a first of its kind process for utilizing e-signature and e-title for certain retail transactions while also maintaining crucial anti-fraud protections.

MassDOT will hold this hearing:

Remotely at:  Online via Zoom

In person at:
10 Park Plaza
MassDOT Board Room, 2nd Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Individuals who notify MassDOT of their intent to testify during the hearing will be afforded an earlier opportunity to speak. Speakers are strongly encouraged to notify MassDOT of their intention to testify at the hearing by emailing the address below with the subject line "Regulation Hearing Comment - E-Signature and E-Title." Written comments must be submitted by email or postal mail to the following address:

Email: Eileen.Fenton@dot.state.ma.us

Postal Mail:
Eileen Fenton
Managing Counsel
MassDOT
10 Park Plaza, Suite 3510
Boston, Massachusetts 02116

A copy of the above-listed regulations may be obtained by request to the above address or email address.

MassDOT may adopt a revised version of the proposed action taking into account relevant comments received and any other practical alternatives that come to its attention.

For accommodation or language assistance requests, please contact MassDOT’s Chief Diversity & Civil Rights Officer by phone at (857) 368-8580, TTD/TTY at (857) 266 0603, fax (857) 368 0602 or by email to MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us. Requests should be made as soon as possible, ideally at least five business days before the close of the public hearing.