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Motor Vehicle Titles/Registration

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All 1980 or following year models motor vehicles and trailers must be titled, except vehicles owned by the federal government, implements of husbandry, special mobile equipment, pole trailers, manufactured homes purchased new and immediately converted to real property, utility trailers not exceeding 16 feet in length with no more than one axle, ATVs and 1995 and prior year model mobile homes, travel trailers, and folding/collapsible camping trailers.

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MUST COME IN BEFORE 4:15 PM MON-FRI TO COMPLETE TITLE WORK

Vehicles Purchased From An Alabama Dealer

  • Title Application
  • Bill of Sale
  • Dealer’s Affidavit
  • Driver’s License or State issued Non-Driver ID, need the card’s number with the full M/D/YR Expiration date. This is required for each owner listed on the new registration.
  • **We require a COPY for all Non-AL Licenses or IDs**
  • Mandatory Alabama Liability Insurance

Vehicles Purchased From An Individual (Alabama Title)

  • Title or Alabama Title Application
  • Bill of Sale
  • Driver’s License or State issued Non-Driver ID, need the card’s number with the full M/D/YR Expiration date. This is required for each owner listed on the new registration.
  • **We require a COPY for all Non-AL Licenses or IDs**
  • Mandatory Alabama Liability Insurance

NOTE: When Two People Are Listed As Buyers, if 'OR" Is Not Listed Between their Names, Both Buyers Must Come In To Sign Title Application

Vehicles Purchased With An Out Of State Title

***Must Bring Vehicle for Inspection or Have a State Inspection Form***
  • Original Title/ Alabama Title Application
  • Bill of Sale
  • Driver’s License or State issued Non-Driver ID, need the card’s number with the
    full M/D/YR Expiration date.
    *This is required for each owner listed on the new registration.
    **We require a COPY for all Non-AL Licenses or IDs**
  • Mandatory Alabama Liability Insurance
  • Vehicle must be inspected
NOTE: When Two People Are Listed As Buyers, if ‘OR” Is Not Listed Between their Names, Both Buyers Must Come In To Sign Title Application or a power of attorney must be provided.

Registering Vehicles When Moving From Another State

***Must Bring Vehicle for Inspection or Have a State Inspection Form***
  • Title, Copy of Title or e-title (no title application)
  • Driver’s License or State issued Non-Driver ID, need the card’s number with the
    full M/D/YR Expiration date.
    *This is required for each owner listed on the new registration.
    **We require a COPY for all Non-AL Licenses or IDs**
  • Mandatory Alabama Liability Insurance
  • Vehicle must be inspected

Registering Vehicles When Moving From Another State With Lien OR Lease

  • Copy of Title showing Lien
  • Driver’s License or State issued Non-Driver ID, need the card’s number with the
    full M/D/YR Expiration date. This is required for each owner listed on the new registration.
  • **We require a COPY for all Non-AL Licenses or IDs**
  • Must Bring Vehicle for Inspection or Have a State Inspection Form
  • Mandatory Alabama Liability Insurance

NOTE: Lessee must bring copy of Lease agreement

Boat Registration

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Any change to address will require boat owner to come to probate office to complete renewal.

Boat Decal Mail-In Renewal Program - NEW!!!

  • Gives you, the taxpayer, an option as to how you conduct business with the probate office.
  • The boat decal renewal program will not change the month in which citizens normally renew their tag.
  • If a county resident had registered a boat last year, they can expect the courtesy renewal postcards in their mailbox during the first week of their renewal month.
  • No more standing in line

    WILL SAVE YOU TIME!

How This Program Benefits You:

Important things to remember when renewing your Boat Decal by mail:
  • Read the renewal postcard carefully.
  • Make sure the information is correct.
  • Sign the card & return the postcard with payment by the end of your renewal month.

Boat Registration Fees

  • Class I $22.00

    Less than 16 ft.

  • Class II $27.00

    16 ft. to 25 ft.

  • Class III $77.00

    26 ft. to 39 ft.

  • Class IV $102.00

    40 ft. and Above

Boats are not titled in Alabama. To register a boat you need a bill of sale. The information needed to register the boat is as follows:

  • AL Number if Previously Registered in Alabama
  • Decal Number if Registration is Current
  • Name and Address
  • Date of Birth
  • Social Security Number
  • Make of Boat
  • Length of Boat
  • Hull Number of Boat
  • Make of Motor
  • Horsepower of Motor
  • Serial Number of Motor
Should you purchase a boat that is currently registered in Alabama with a current decal, then that decal would be transferred into the new owner’s name. There are no penalties on boat registrations or renewals. Boat registrations are not prorated. For example, if you register a boat in May and your normal renewal month is August you would pay the same fee in May and August.

Boat Renewal Schedule

Renewal Month...................................First Letter of Last Name

  • January A and D
  • February B
  • March C and E
  • April F, G and N
  • May H and O
  • June M and I
  • July P and L
  • August J, K and R
  • September Q, S and T
  • October U, V, W, X, Y and Z