William O. Gammill
Judge of Probate
Coffee County
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| VEHICLE TRANSFER OR PURCHASE TAG AND TITLE FOR A VEHICLE. Vehicles manufactured prior to 1975 are not required by the State of Alabama to be titled. However a 1975 and newer must be titled. The following is a list of requirements for titling and purchasing a tag for the vehicle you just purchased. 1975 and Newer from a Dealership: If you purchased a new vehicle from an Alabama Dealership you must bring in the following: 1. Alabama Department of Revenue title application (yellow copy) or original title or Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin. 2. Bill of Sale or invoice (no buyer’s orders or purchase agreements). The bill of sale must have the sales tax itemized as of how much state, county and city sales tax that was collected as well as the percentage of each. 3. If the dealership brought the vehicle in from another state they must give you an affidavit for ad valorem tax exemption. 4. A copy of the last registration or the affidavit for ad valorem tax exemption filled out stating what kind a tag was on vehicle when traded to the dealership with tag number. 5. If you trade in a vehicle bring in the tag receipt to the vehicle you traded so we can transfer to the new vehicle. 6. If you purchased the vehicle from an out of state dealer and they can not apply for an Alabama Title you MUST bring the vehicle to the courthouse to have a staff member verify the vehicle identification number. 7. Must have an valid driver’s license or an Alabama ID Card. 8. The owner who is purchasing the vehicle must personally apply for his or her Alabama title and license plates. If unable to come in must give someone a notarized power of attorney to complete the transaction for them. If the new owner’s names are joined on the back of the title as “or” then either owner may apply for title. If the names are joined by “and” both owners must be present. If the vehicle is leased, you must have a notarized power of attorney from the leasing company. The person the leasing company gave power of attorney must be the person that comes in. 9. Odometer reading if required for any motor vehicle that is less that ten (10) years old. 10. You have 10 calendar days from the date of purchase to transfer or purchase a new tag. 1975 and Newer: Casual Sales Tax IF purchased from an individual with Alabama title, bring the following: 1. Title signed by the seller on the back of the title. Seller must sign the title as the name is listed on the front. (example: Title shows Doe John J. must sign John J. Doe). If the seller has lost the title he or she must apply for a replacement title from the last state that the vehicle was titled. 2. Bill of Sale that is notarized or have two (2) witness that are not related to the buyer or seller. 3. If you trade in a vehicle bring in the tag receipt to the vehicle you traded so we can transfer to the new vehicle. 4. If you purchased the vehicle from an out of state dealer and they can not apply for an Alabama Title you MUST bring the vehicle to the courthouse to have a staff member verify the vehicle identification number. 5. Must have an valid driver’s license or an Alabama ID Card. 6. The owner who is purchasing the vehicle must personally apply for his or her Alabama title and license plates. If unable to come in must give someone a notarized power of attorney to complete the transaction for them. If the new owner’s names are joined on the back of the title as “or” then either owner may apply for title. If the names are joined by “and” both owners must be present. If the vehicle is leased must have a notarized power of attorney from the leasing company and the person the leasing company give power of attorney must be the person that comes in. 7. Odometer reading if required for any motor vehicle that is less that ten (10) years old. 8. You have 10 calendar days from the date of purchase to transfer or purchase a new tag. TITLE APPLICATION FEE: $18.00 plus transfer or tag fee, sales tax and any past or present ad valorem taxes that are due. 1974 AND OLDER: DEALER SALE If you purchased from a dealership in-state or out of state must bring the following: 1. Bill of Sale with sales tax itemized. 2. If the dealership brought the vehicle in from another state they must give you an affidavit for ad valorem tax exemption. 3. A copy of the most recent tag registration or the affidavit for ad valorem tax exemption filled out stating what kind a tag was on vehicle when traded to the dealership with tag number. 4. If you trade in a vehicle bring in the tag receipt to the vehicle you traded so we can transfer to the new vehicle. 5. Must have an valid driver’s license or an Alabama ID Card. 6. You have 10 calendar days from the date of purchase to transfer or purchase a new tag. 1974 AND OLDER: CASUAL SALE If you purchased from a individual in-state or out-of-state must bring the following: 1. Bill of Sale that is notarized or have two (2) witness that are not related to the buyer or seller. 2. A copy of the most recent tag registration or the affidavit for ad valorem tax exemption filled out stating what kind a tag was on vehicle when traded to the dealership with tag number. 3. If you trade in a vehicle bring in the tag receipt to the vehicle you traded so we can transfer to the new vehicle. 4. Must have an valid driver’s license or an Alabama ID Card 5. You have 10 calendar days from the date of purchase to transfer or purchase a new tag. 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 See title for further information on titles. See forms for commonly used forms. 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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