William O. Gammill
Judge of Probate
Coffee County
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Shelia Walls |
| MOTOR VEHICLE TITLES The State of Alabama is a title state. State law requires an Alabama resident who owns a motor vehicle that is 1975 or newer model to obtain a title. Boats are not titled in this state. Motor vehicle titles may be applied for or transferred at either of our two locations. You must apply in person or have someone come for you that has a notarized power of attorney. You must have a valid driver’s license or an Alabama ID Card. New residents have 30 calendar days from date of entry into Alabama to apply for a title and tag if the vehicle is correctly registered in their name. If the vehicle is just purchased and you are moving here you have 10 calendar days from date of entry to apply. If your vehicle is a lease vehicle an original power of attorney is required from the lease company. When a vehicle is sold the seller must sign his or her name as it appears on the front of the title. (Example: title shows Doe John J must sign John J. Doe). Any alterations voids the title and a correction affidavit or a replacement title may be required. If you moved here from OUT OF STATE and your vehicle is NOT FINANCED: If you moved here from out of state and your vehicle is not financed you must turn in the original title. The vehicle must be present at the courthouse to have a staff member verify the Vehicle Identification Number. The owner or owners whose name the title is in must be present with identification such as driver license or an Alabama ID card. If the names are joined by “or” either owner may apply for title. However if the names are joined by “and” both owners must apply. A copy of the registration from the last state that the vehicle was registered. If you moved here from OUT OF STATE and your vehicle is FINANCED: If you moved here from out of state and your vehicle is financed you must contact the lienholder for a photocopy of the original title. The vehicle must be present at the courthouse to have a staff member verify the Vehicle Identification Number. The owner or owners whose name the title is in must be present with identification such as driver license or an Alabama ID card. If the names are joined by “or” either owner may apply for title. However if the names are joined by “and” both owners must apply. You must present the current name and address of the lienholder (finance company or bank), date of lien, your account number. A copy of the registration from the last state that the vehicle was registered. If you moved here from OUT OF STATE and your vehicle is LEASED: If you moved here from out of state and your vehicle is leased you will need the original title and an original power of attorney from the leasing company. If the lease is financed we will only need a photocopy of the title and an original power of attorney. The person that the leasing company gives power of attorney to must be the one who is present with identification such as driver license or an Alabama ID Card. The vehicle must be present at the courthouse to have a staff member verify the Vehicle Identification Number. If vehicle has a lienholder on the lease you must present the current name and address of the lienholder (finance company or bank), date of lien, your account number. A copy of the registration from the last state that the vehicle was registered. If you purchased from an INDIVIDUAL and the vehicle is titled in ALABAMA: If you purchased from an individual and the vehicle is titled in Alabama you must turn in the original title. You must present a Bill-of -Sale that shows the purchase price. You must have the registration (tag receipt) or the tag number. The new owner of the vehicle must be present with identification such as driver license or an Alabama ID card. If the names are joined by “or” either owner may apply for title. However if the names are joined by “and” both owners must apply. Sales tax is due when the vehicle is registered. State and County sales tax is 2 1/2% of the purchase price. Add City sales tax, if applicable. If you purchased from an INDIVIDUAL and the vehicle is titled in ANOTHER STATE If you purchased from an individual and the vehicle is titled in another state you must present the original title. You must present a Bill of Sale that shows purchase price. The vehicle must be present at the courthouse to have a staff member verify the Vehicle Identification Number. The owner or owners whose name the title is in must be present with identification such as driver license or an Alabama ID card. If the names are joined by “or” either owner may apply for title. However if the names are joined by “and” both owners must apply. State and County sales tax is 2 1/2% of the purchase price. Add City sales tax, if applicable. If you moved here from ANOTHER COUNTY in Alabama: If you moved here from another county in Alabama and your tag is expired or is expiring in the month you move you must present the latest registration (tag receipt) or the renewal card from the other county. If your tag has not expired from the other county continue to use the tag until your expiration date. If you are a COFFEE COUNTY resident and purchased a vehicle from an OUT of-STATE DEALER: If you purchased a vehicle NEW from an out-of-state dealer you will need to present the Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin and the Bill of Sale. The vehicle must be present at the courthouse to have a staff member verify the Vehicle Identification Number. The owner or owner’s whose name the title is in must be present with identification such as driver license or an Alabama ID card. If the names are joined by “or” either owner may apply for title. However if the names are joined by “and” both owners must apply. If you have a lienholder on the vehicle you must present the current name and address of the lienholder (finance company or bank), date of lien. If the dealership can apply for an Alabama title you will need a copy of the title application and the Bill of Sale. If the vehicle is Used you will need the title that the dealership has and any reassignments that may go along with the title and the Bill of sale. State and County sales tax is 2 1/2% of the purchase price. Add City sales tax, if applicable. If you purchased a vehicle that the owner is deceased in ALABAMA or OUT-OF-STATE and there is NO WILL: If you purchased a vehicle that the owner is deceased and the owner has no will you must present the original title signed by the next of kin. MVT 5-8 (Next of Kin) Form which can be obtained though our office or on this website select this form must be filled out and signed by the next of kin and notarized. You must present a copy of death certificate, a Bill-of -Sale that shows the purchase price. You must have the registration (tag receipt) or the tag number. The new owner of the vehicle must be present with identification such as driver license or an Alabama ID card. If the names are joined by “or” either owner may apply for title. However if the names are joined by “and” both owners must apply. If the vehicle was purchased out of state the vehicle must be present at the courthouse to have a staff member verify the Vehicle Identification Number. Sales tax is due when the vehicle is registered. State and County sales tax is 2 1/2% of the purchase price. Add City sales tax, if applicable. If you purchased a vehicle that the owner is deceased in ALABAMA or OUT-OF-STATE and there is a PROBATED WILL: If you purchased a vehicle and the owner is deceased and the owner has a probated will you must present the original title signed by the executor of the estate. You must present letters of testamentary or letters of administration, a Bill-of -Sale that shows the purchase price. You must have the registration (tag receipt) or the tag number. The new owner of the vehicle must be present with identification such as driver license or an Alabama ID card. If the names are joined by “or” either owner may apply for title. However if the names are joined by “and” both owners must apply. If the vehicle was purchased out of state the vehicle must be present at the courthouse to have a staff member verify the Vehicle Identification Number. Sales tax is due when the vehicle is registered. State and County sales tax is 2 1/2% of the purchase price. Add City sales tax, if applicable. If our office applies for you an Alabama title a fee of $18.00 will be charged. See forms for commonly used forms. This is just a sample of what you may need to complete you transaction. Any question you may have can be answered at either location listed below: Enterprise Division Elba Division P O BOX 311237 230 North Court Street 99 South Edwards Street Enterprise, AL 36331 Elba, AL 36323 (334)347-2688 (334) 897-2211 Fax: (334) 347-2095 Fax: (334) 897-2028 Related Links State of Alabama Department of Revenue Title Section P O Box 327640 Montgomery, AL 36132-7640 Phone (334) 242-9102 www.ador.state.al.us Select Divisions and Services Select Motor Vehicle |
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