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Welcome to Mobile CountyHow to register your vehicle in MobileCounty, AlabamaThe Mobile County License Commissioner’s officewould like to welcome you to Mobile County. We areproud of our county’s rich heritage and scenic beauty,and we are glad that you have chosen Mobile as yournew home.A new Alabama resident is required to title andregister his/her vehicle within thirty (30) days of movinginto the state with a valid out-of-state registration. Statelaw requires an Alabama resident who owns a motorvehicle to obtain a title for the motor vehicle if it is a1978 or newer model. Boats are not titled in this state.You may apply for an Alabama title at any motor vehicleoffice in Mobile County. Titles are processed and issuedin Montgomery at the Department of Revenue MotorVehicle Division, and mailed to the owner orlienholder. The fee for applying for a title is 19.25.We have outlined some basic requirements in order toassist you in the registration and titling process of yourvehicle. The points listed below may or may not coveryour particular needs. For additional information,please call 251-574-8551 and choose option #1 fromthe menu or visit our website atwww.mobilecountylc.com.IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PAID OFF: bring the original title bring the current tag registration fromprevious state (showing tag expiration date) bring vehicle for inspection if out-of-state title a valid insurance card with vehicle shownthereon – NAIC and policy numbers, year,make, model and VIN number owner(s) named on title must come in person,or give notarized power of attorney toappointee. If a notarized power of attorneyform is used, a copy of the owner’s driver’slicense is required. If two people are namedon the title, and their names are joined by“and” both must come in or give the otherperson a notarized power of attorney form; ifthe names are joined by “or” either may comein. If two names are listed and the words“and” “or” are omitted, both parties mustcome in or give the other person a notarizedpower of attorney form a valid driver’s license person’s name on driver’s license must matchname on title and registration documents.Driver’s license number and expiration dateis needed for all parties named on title andregistration documents. If an Alabamalicense has not yet obtained , he/she mustprovide valid out of state license and proof ofresidencyIF YOUR VEHICLE IS FINANCED OR LEASED:You as the vehicle’s owner may contact the lienholder orleasing company and make request for the titledocuments to be sent to our office. If written request isrequired, the employees of the License Commission willmake the request; however, customer must provide: the name, address, account number, telephoneand fax number of the current lienholder orleasing company a copy of the lease agreement if vehicle isleased if lienholder is not in a title holding state,customer must bring the original title bring copy of title if lienholder is in a titleholding state owner(s) named on title must come in person,or give notarized power of attorney toappointee. If a notarized power of attorneyform is used, a copy of the owner’s driver’slicense is required. If two people are namedon the title, and their names are joined by“and” both must come in or give the otherperson a notarized power of attorney form; ifthe names are joined by “or” either may comein. If two names are listed and the words“and” “or” are omitted, both parties mustcome in or give the other person a notarizedpower of attorney form if the vehicle is leased, the person named asappointee on the power of attorney formfrom the leasing company must come in tocomplete the registration process. He/shecannot authorize a second party to come intheir place bring the vehicle for inspection if out-of-statetitle
a valid insurance card with vehicle informationshown thereon – NAIC and policy numbers,year, make, model and VIN number a valid driver’s license person’s name on driver’s license must matchname on title and registration documents.Driver’s license number and expiration dateis needed for all parties named on title andregistration documents. If an Alabamalicense has not yet obtained , he/she mustprovide valid out of state license and proof ofresidency a valid registration receiptPURCHASED BEFORE MOVING TO ALABAMA: Casual sale (individual to individual) bring:original titlebill of salelast owner’s valid registration receipt Dealer sale, bring:original title (if paid off)manufacturer’s certificate of originbill of sale (if vehicle was purchasedand never registered in anotherstate. Bill of sale is required todetermine sales tax liability) bring the vehicle for inspection (if vehicle doesnot have an Alabama title) owner(s) named on title must come in person,or give notarized power of attorney toappointee. If a notarized power of attorneyform is used, a copy of the owner’s driver’slicense is required. If two people are namedon the title, and their names are joined by“and” both must come in or give the otherperson a notarized power of attorney form; ifthe names are joined by “or” either may comein. If two names are listed and the words“and” “or” are omitted, both parties mustcome in or give the other person a notarizedpower of attorney form a valid insurance card with vehicle informationshown thereon – NAIC and policy numbers,year, make, model and VIN number a valid Alabama driver’s license person’s name on driver’s license must matchname on title and registration documents.Driver’s license number and expiration dateis needed for all parties named on title andregistration documents. If an Alabamalicense has not yet obtained , he/she mustprovide valid out of state license and proof ofresidencyPLEASE NOTE: When registering a vehicle with anout-of-state title, you must bring the vehicle to the officefor inspection. This inspection verifies the vehicleidentification number recorded on the paperwork or titledocuments match what is displayed on the vehicle. Thisinspection is not to verify the condition, safety oremission of the vehicle. Designated parking spaces fortitle inspection are available at each office location.CREDIT VOUCHER:A vehicle owner may receive a credit voucher forprepaid taxes on a vehicle if he/she sell, trade, havestolen without recovery, totals or permanently removes itfrom the state of Alabama prior to the renewal date.Documentation is required as follows: copy of bill ofsale, letter from insurance company if vehicle deemed atotal loss resulting from an accident, theft withoutrecovery, and the tag receipt. If the owner is unable tocome in person to apply for the credit voucher, he/shemay give power of attorney to another person, along witha copy of the owner’s driver’s license.The credit voucher:redeemed immediately at the time of issuanceif customer is registering another vehicle forwhich property tax is duewhen redeemed, if the credit voucher exceedsthe amount of tax due, the balance will berefunded to the customer through a Receipt forCreditis used on the tax portion of the tag bill onlycan only be redeemed in the county where thetax was originally paidmay be transferred to an immediate familymember who qualifies as a dependentRECEIPT FOR CREDIT:A vehicle owner may receive a receipt for credit forprepaid taxes on a vehicle if he/she sell, trade, havestolen without recovery, totals or permanently removes itfrom the state of Alabama prior to the renewal date.Documentation is required as follows: copy of bill ofsale, letter from insurance company if vehicle is deemeda total loss resulting from an accident, theft withoutrecovery, and the tag receipt. If the owner is unable tocome in person to apply for the receipt for credit, he/shemay give power of attorney to another person, along witha copy of the owner’s driver’s license.
The receipt for credit:is issued if the customer is registering a newvehicle and property tax is deferredif the customer moves to another Alabamacounty and sells or trades the vehicleif the customer moves out of the State ofAlabama and registers the vehicleif the tax bill is less than a credit voucherissued, the balance is refunded to the customerin the form of a receipt for credita check will be mailed to the customer by the20th day of the following monthAlabama law requires the issuing official to collect a 2.00 redemption fee on vouchers and all receipts forcredit.TAG RENEWALIn Alabama, tag registrations are renewed according tothe first letter of the registrant’s last name as follows:A-D JanuaryM-IJuneB FebruaryP-LJulyC-E MarchJ,K,RAugustF,G,N AprilQ,S,TSeptemberH-O MayU-ZOctoberCompany Vehicles: October/NovemberA personal leased vehicle renewal is scheduledaccording to the first letter of customer’s last nameaccording to the above schedule.TAG RENEWAL COURTESY NOTICEA courtesy notice is mailed to you at the beginning ofyour renewal month. Please keep in mind if youchange your address, it is your responsibility to notifythis office to ensure receipt of your tag renewalcourtesy notice. Also, if your notice is not received, itis your responsibility to renew your tag in the monthdesignated or you will be subject to a penalty of 15.00 which is set by State law and cannot bewaived. Most renewals may be handled by mail,telephone or internet after initial registration.for internet orders visit our website atwww.mobilecountylc.comfor telephone renewal, please call251-574-5555VISA or MasterCard onlya valid Alabama driver’s licenseperson’s name on driver’s license must matchname on title and registration documents.Driver’s license number and expiration dateis needed for all parties named on title andregistration documents. If an Alabamalicense has not yet obtained , he/she mustprovide valid out of state license and proof ofresidencycustomer’s name on driver’s license, titledocuments and registration must match thename and address in our databaseMANUFACTUED HOMESHomes 1993 and newer models require a title ormanufacturer’s statement of origin (MSO). EffectiveJanuary 1, 2010, manufactured homes that are more than20 years old are exempt from titling. All models requirea bill of sale. A customer has 30 days from purchasedate to register a manufactured home without penalty.You are subject to receive a citation if the manufacturedhome does not display a current year decal or if the decalis improperly displayed. Citation fees are 15.00. If notpaid within 15 days, an additional 24.00 penalty isassessed. The title fee for a manufactured home is 23.00. For additional information regardingmanufactured home registration or titling, please call251-574-8794.Before moving a manufactured home on the highways ofAlabama, a move permit must be obtained from theLicense Commissioner’s office (Michael Squarelocation only). One fee of 10.00 will be charged forthe moving of each manufactured home (regardless ofthe number of transportable modules to be moved).Proof of payment of any applicable ad valorem tax or thecurrent registration fee, issuance fee, andy any applicablepenalties shall be required before the move permit willbe issued. This move permit shall be in addition to anyother move permits required by law. This move permitsatisfies the requirement under the Department ofRevenue manufactured home laws only.UTILITY TRAILERSAs of July 1, 2009, Alabama law provides that utilitytrailers are no longer titled. However, all utility trailersmust be inspected by motor vehicle personnel, registeredand tagged.METHOD OF PAYMENTThe Mobile County License Commission will acceptChecksMoney ordersVISA or MasterCardChecks must have IMPRINTED name andMobile County address.A valid Alabama driver’s license will berequiredADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS MAYAPPLY
WHAT SHOULD I BRING WHEN APPLYINGFOR MY VEHICLE LICENSE?Vehicles model year 1977 and older are not required tobe titled. Vehicles year model 1978 or newer arerequired to be titled. If your vehicle title has been lost,you must apply for a duplicate certificate of title from thestate of issuance.1978 AND NEWER – ALABAMA DEALER SALEIf vehicle purchased from a dealer in Alabama, bring thefollowing:Alabama Department of Revenue titleapplicationbill of sale or invoice (sales tax must beitemized)Dealer’s Affidavit – if the dealer brought thevehicle in to their inventory from out-of-statean unexpired Mobile County plate to betransferred to the newly acquired vehicle or thetag receipt of the tag you wish to transfera valid insurance card with vehicle informationshown thereon – NAIC and policy numbers,year, make, model and VIN numbervalid Alabama driver’s licenseperson’s name on driver’s license must matchname on title and registration documents.Driver’s license number and expiration dateis needed for all parties named on title andregistration documents. If an Alabamalicense has not yet obtained , he/she mustprovide valid out of state license and proof ofresidency1978 AND NEWER – OUT-OF-STATE DEALERSALEIf vehicle purchased from an out-of-state dealer, bringthe following:the vehicle to be inspected by motor vehiclepersonnel (VIN verification only)a valid Alabama driver’s licenseperson’s name on driver’s license must matchname on title and registration documents.Driver’s license number and expiration dateis needed for all parties named on title andregistration documents. If an Alabamalicense has not yet obtained , he/she mustprovide valid out of state license and proof ofresidencya valid insurance card with vehicle informationshown thereon – NAIC and policy numbers,year, make, model and VIN numberan unexpired Mobile County plate from avehicle no longer in your possession to betransferred to the newly acquired vehicle or thetag receipt of the tag you wish to transferby law, the specific person (s) named on thetitle documents must personally apply forhis/her Alabama certificate of title and licenseplates. A notarized, power of attorney may begiven to another party to complete thesetransactionsif a power of attorney is used, the personcoming in will need a copy of the owner’svalid driver’s license1978 AND NEWER ALABAMA CASUAL SALEIf your vehicle is purchase from an individual with anAlabama title, bring the following:original title completely filled out and signedby the seller including the odometer reading ifthe vehicle is less than 10 years old and under16,000 lbs gross vehicle weightif the title has been lost, the original ownermust apply for a duplicate title from the state ofissuancebill of sale which should include buyer’saddress informationvalid Alabama driver’s licenseperson’s name on driver’s license must matchname on title and registration documents.Driver’s license number and expiration dateis needed for all parties named on title andregistration documents. If an Alabamalicense has not yet obtained , he/she mustprovide valid out of state license and proof ofresidencya valid insurance card with vehicle informationshown thereon – NAIC and policy numbers,year, make, model and VIN numberan unexpired Mobile County plate from avehicle no longer in your possession to betransferred to the newly acquired vehicle or thetag receipt of the tag you wish to transferby law, the specific person (s) named on thetitle documents must personally apply forhis/her Alabama certificate of title and licenseplates. A notarized, power of attorney may begiven to another party to complete thesetransactionsif a power of attorney is used, the personcoming in will need a copy of the owner’svalid driver’s license1978 AND NEWER OUT-OF-STATE CASUALSALEIf your vehicle is purchased from an individual with anout-of-state title, bring the following:the vehicle for VIN inspectionoriginal title completely filled out and signedby the seller, including the odometer reading if
the vehicle is less than 10 years old and under16,000 lbs gross vehicle weightif the title has been lost, the original ownermust apply for a duplicate title from the state ofissuancebill of sale which should include the buyer’saddress informationa copy of the most recent tag registrationreceipt from the previous ownera valid Alabama driver’s licenseperson’s name on driver’s license must matchname on title and registration documents.Driver’s license number and expiration dateis needed for all parties named on title andregistration documents. If an Alabamalicense has not yet obtained , he/she mustprovide valid out of state license and proof ofresidencycurrent insurance card with vehicle informationshown thereon – NAIC and policy numbers,year, make, model and VIN numberan unexpired Mobile County plate from avehicle no longer in your possession to betransferred to the newly acquired vehicle or thetag receipt of the tag you wish to transferby law, the specific person (s) named on thetitle documents must personally apply forhis/her Alabama certificate of title and licenseplates. A notarized, power of attorney may begiven to another party to complete thesetransactionsif a power of attorney is used, the personcoming in will need a copy of the owner’svalid driver’s licensean unexpired Mobile County plate from avehicle no longer in your possession to betransferred to the newly acquired vehicle or thetag receipt of the tag you wish to transfer1977 AND OLDER – CASUAL SALEIf purchased from an individual in Alabama or out-ofstate, and the vehicle has not been registered within thelast two (2) years, bring the following:vehicle for inspectionbill of sale which should include the buyer’saddress informationcurrent Alabama driver’s licenseperson’s name on driver’s license must matchname on title and registration documents.Driver’s license number and expiration dateis needed for all parties named on title andregistration documents. If an Alabamalicense has not yet obtained , he/she mustprovide valid out of state license and proof ofresidencycurrent insurance card with vehicle informationshown thereon – NAIC and policy numbers,year, make, model and VIN numbera legible copy of the most recent tagregistration receipt from the previous owneran unexpired Mobile County plate from avehicle no longer in your possession to betransferred to the newly acquired vehicle or thetag receipt of the tag you wish to transfer1977 AND OLDER – DEALER SALEIf purchased from a dealer in Alabama or out-of-state,and it has not been registered in the in the last two (2)years, bring the following:the vehicle for inspectionbill of sale which should include the buyer’saddress informationDealer’s Affidavit (if the dealer brought thevehicle in from another state)current Alabama driver’s licenseperson’s name on driver’s license must matchname on title and registration documents.Driver’s license number and expiration dateis needed for all parties named on title andregistration documents. If an Alabamalicense has not yet obtained , he/she mustprovide valid out of state license and proof ofresidencycurrent insurance card with vehicle informationshown thereon – NAIC and policy numbers,year, make, model and VIN numberIf your vehicle is leased, bring the notarized power ofattorney form and a copy of your lease agreementprovided by your leasing company. The power ofattorney gives you authority to register the vehicle onbehalf of the leasing company.If two people are named on the title documents andthe names are joined by “or”, either may come in tocomplete the registration process. Current driverlicense number and expiration date is required for allparties named on the documents. If the partiesnames are joined by “and” both must come in, or onegives the other one power of attorney to come in andcomplete the transaction. If power of attorney isgiven, the one coming in must have the current driverlicense number and expiration date of the otherperson as well as their own.
WHY DO I NEED A BILL OF SALE?A bill of sale is required to determine sale tax liability.WHY DO I NEED A TITLE?Alabama is a title state. A title is a document whichproves ownership. State law requires an Alabamaresident who owns a motor vehicle to obtain a title forthat vehicle if it is a 1978 or newer model. A newAlabama resident is required to title and register hisvehicle within 30 calendar days (including weekends)of moving into the state.MANDATORY LIABILITY INSURANCEAlabama’s mandatory insurance law requires owner tocarry proof of insurance in their vehicles. All licenseplate issuing officials are required to obtain the currentdriver’s license number and expiration date or non-driverID number and expiration date of all parties listed on aregistration. Current insurance information is alsorequired at the time of registration and renewal of avehicle license. For commercial vehicle registration, thecompany’s FEIN (Federal Employer IdentificationNumber) is required along with current proof ofinsurance.WHAT ARE VEHICLE PROPERTY TAXES?Alabama law requires motor vehicles, both new andused, to be assessed for property taxes; and if due, theproperty taxes to be paid before license plates can belawfully issued or transferred. Property tax is anownership tax and not a sales or use tax. Therefore,unlike registration fees, taxes accumulate even when avehicle is not used on the highways and are calculatedbased on the make, model and age of the vehicle.HOW LONG AFTER PURCHASE DO I HAVE TOREGISTER MY VEHICLE?Alabama law allows 20 calendar days from the date ofpurchase for a vehicle to be registered and properlytagged. After 20 days, a penalty of 15.00 will becharged. During the first 20 days after purchase, thefollowing may be used in place of the registrationreceipt: legible copy of the bill of sale (if vehiclepurchased is 1977 year model or older) owner’s copy of the title application or bill ofsale (for vehicles 1978 year model or newer) current temporary registration receiptWHAT TO DO WITH MY TAG IF I TRADE ORSELL MY VEHICLE?If you purchase a new vehicle and the tag is still currentfrom a previously owned vehicle, you may transfer thistag to your newly acquired vehicle. Please note that youshould not place the old tag on your new vehicle untilyou have registered it with the LicenseCommissioner’s office. The information on your tagregistration receipt needs to match the vehicle onwhich the tag is displayed.HOW DO I GET HANDICAP PARKINGPRIVILEGES? Handicap License Plates: Applications forhandicap license plates may be obtained fromany office of the License Commissioner, or byvisiting our website atwww.mobilecountylc.com. The applicationmust be signed by a local practicing physicianand the person with the disability must benamed on the title and registration of thevehicle. Handicap Placards: Applications for handicapplacards may be obtained from any office ofthe License Commissioner, or by visiting ourwebsite at www.mobilecountylc.com. Theapplication must be signed by a local practicingphysician. The person with the disability doesnot have to have a vehicle registered in theirname to get a placard. The placard may bedisplayed in any vehicle in which the disabledperson is a passenger. Number of Placards: A person may be issuedtwo (2) placards as long as there is no handicapplate issued. If a person has a handicap platedisplayed on a vehicle, only one (1) placardmay be issued. Handicap plates and placards may be obtainedby mail or from any office of the MobileCounty License Commission.PERSONALIZED/SPECIALTY PLATESThere are too many plates to list. For additionalinformation, please visit our website atwww.mobilecountylc.com and click on the linksspecialized tags or personalized tags. There isalso a link to the Alabama Department of Revenue.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Boats may be registered or registrationsrenewed at all tag offices Hunting & Fishing licenses may be purchasedat all tag offices Recreational seafood licenses may bepurchased at any office of the LicenseCommissioner
LOCATIONS AND HOURS OF OPERATIONThe Mobile County License Commissioner operateslocations throughout the county to conveniently serveyou: Michael SquareMichael Square Shopping Center3925 Michael Blvd., Ste FMobile, AL 366097:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon, Tues, Thurs, FriLast day of each month: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. TheodoreTheodore Oaks Shopping Center5808 US Hwy 90 W, Ste DTheodore, AL 365827:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon, Tues, Thurs, FriLast day of each month: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eight MileEight Mile Shopping Center4557 St Stephens Rd.Eight Mile, AL 366137:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon, Tues, Thurs, FriLast day of each month: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Government Center Annex151 Government Street – 1st FloorMobile, AL 366027:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday and Friday Citronelle19135 S Main StreetCitronelle, AL 365227:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday and ThursdayAvoid the lines!Our offices are less crowded during: 2nd and 3rd week of the month 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Save time by calling ahead (251-574-8551 – option #1from the menu) in you have questions regardingmaterials you will need to complete your transaction.You may also check details and download forms at ourwebsite www.mobilecountylc.com.Please remember that many tag and licensetransactions may be handled by mail after the initialregistration.You may renew your tag, boat and manufacturedhome decal online using your MasterCard or VISA.Log on to www.mobilecountylc.com. You may alsorenew by telephone with your credit card by calling251-574-5555.NEED A FORM OR INFORMATION? Informationand forms, including power of attorney, are availableon our website at www.mobilecountylc.com.Nick Matranga, Mobile County License CommissionerPhysical Address:Mailing Address:3925 Michael BlvdP.O. Box 161009Ste FMobile, AL 36616Mobile, AL 36609(Telephone) 251-574-8551 FAX (251) 574-4819
: When registering a vehicle with an out-of-state title, you . must. bring the vehicle to the office for inspection. This inspection verifies the vehicle identification number recorded on the paperwork or title documents match what is displayed on the vehicle. This inspection is not to verify the condition, safety or emission of the vehicle.
