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Commonly
Asked Questions About Automobile
Titles
This information is
provided as a general guideline and is by no means all
inclusive. Check
with your county for more detailed information.
1.
What is the procedure to get a replacement title and how
much does it cost?
A completed application for
title
replacement (MVT 12-1 Form) is mailed directly by you to
the State Department of Motor Vehicles along with a $15.00
cashier's check or money order made payable to the Alabama
Department of Revenue. These forms are available at your
local county office. The replacement title is mailed to the
applicant normally within 2 or 3 weeks.
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2.
I've just bought a vehicle from an individual. How long do I
have to transfer the title?
Vehicles must be
transferred within 10 calendar days of the date of purchase
to avoid penalties. The transfer fee is $1.50. The penalty
for failure to transfer a vehicle within the time allowed by
law is $10.00.
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3.
I have just moved to Alabama from another state. How long do
I have to register my vehicles?
New Alabama residents have
30 calendar days to register vehicles if their out-of-state
tags are valid.
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4.
How long before I receive my Certificate of Title in the
mail?
After the application is
made and approved, the State of Alabama will mail the title
directly to the registered owner or lien holder normally
within 4 to 5 weeks.
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