Chapter 810-5-75 - TITLE PROCEDURE

(1) In accordance with Chapter 5B of Title 33, Code of Ala. 1975, effective January 1, 2024, every vessel, for which Alabama is the state of principal use and of which construction was completed after December 31, 2023, must be issued a certificate of title unless exempted. An ow…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.02 Repealed: Filed December 8, 2010; effective January 12, 2010. Author: Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-3(a)(2).

(1) In accordance with the provisions of § 32-8-42, Code of Ala. 1975, the department shall refuse issuance of certificate of title if the vehicle was not manufactured to comply with federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations governing safety, emissions, and anti-theft st…

Author: Winston Hyte Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.04 Repealed: Filed November 5, 1997; effective December 10, 1997. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-1, 32-8-88.

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.05 Repealed: Filed May 6, 2011; effective June 10, 2011. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-3(a)(2), 40-2A-7(a)(5)..

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.06 Repealed: Filed May 6, 2011; effective June 10, 2011. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-3(a)(2), 40-2A-7(a)(5).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.07 Repealed: Filed November 18, 2011; effective December 23, 2011. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-3(a)(2), 32-8-1, 32-8-87

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.08 Repealed: Filed May 6, 2011; effective June 10, 2011. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-3(a)(2), 40-2A-7(a)(5).

(1) When an owner of a motor vehicle becomes deceased and the estate has not been and will not be probated, the next of kin may apply for replacement title or transfer ownership of the vehicle by submitting a title application to the department that is accompanied by: (a) A Next …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.10 Repealed: Filed April 9, 2010; effective May 14, 2010. Author: Don R. Clemons Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-3(a)(2), 40-2A-7(a)(5).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.11 Repealed: Filed April 9, 2010; effective May 14, 2010. Author: Don R. Clemons Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-3(a)(2), 40-2A-7(a)(5).

(1) Designated agent completes MVT 5-1 (Application for Title). Application must be properly filled in with a typewriter (black ink). The date of purchase is the date of the probate proceedings. Application must be signed by designated agent and owner. (2) Supporting Documents: (…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.13 Repealed: Filed May 6, 2011; effective June 10, 2011. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-3(a)(2), 40-2A-7(a)(5).

(1) When the interest of an owner in a motor vehicle or manufactured home passes to another, other than by voluntary transfer, the transferee must make application for a new certificate of title through a designated agent. The transferee must also surrender the last certificate o…

(1) If a certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated, indecipherable, or destroyed, the first lienholder or, if none, the owner or legal representative of the owner named in the certificate may apply for a replacement certificate of title. Titled owners and lienholders may re…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.16 Repealed: Filed March 25, 2010; effective April 29, 2010. Author: Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-3(a)(2), 32-8-1, 32-8-87

(1) If a motor vehicle or manufactured home that is subject to titling is repossessed by a lienholder, the following procedures must be followed: (a) For a motor vehicle or manufactured home in Alabama, Form MVT 15-1, Repossessed Motor Vehicle Affidavit must accompany the properl…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.18 Repealed: Filed May 6, 2011; effective June 10, 2011. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-3(a)(2), 40-2A-7(a)(5).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.19 Repealed: Filed May 6, 2011; effective June 10, 2011. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-3(a)(2), 40-2A-7(a)(5).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.20 Repealed: Filed March 25, 2010; effective April 29, 2010. Author: Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-3(a)(2), 32-8-1, 32-8-87

(1) Release of Lien or Security Interest. A lienholder recorded on a certificate of title may release the lien or security interest utilizing one of the following procedures:(a) Completing the area prescribed on the certificate of title to release the lien. (b) Completing form MV…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.22 Repealed: Filed February 26, 2010; effective March 26, 2010. Author: Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-3(a)(2), 40-2A-7(a)(5).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.23 Repealed: Filed March 25, 2010; effective April 29, 2010. Author: Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-3(a) (2).

(1) First Lien to be Recorded. (a) If the lienholder is a designated agent of the department or can quality as a designated agent in accordance with §§ 32-8-24 or 32-20-22, Code of Ala, 1975, or rules promulgated thereunder, then form MVT 5-1E, Application for Certification of Ti…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.25 Repealed: Filed May 6, 2011; effective June 10, 2011. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-3(a)(2), 40-2A-7(a)(5).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.26 Repealed: Filed January 22, 2010; effective February 26, 2010. Author: Jonathan Lawrence Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 40-2A-7(a)(5), 32-8-3(a)(2).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.26.01 New Rule: Filed May 17, 1995; effective June 21, 1995. Repealed: Filed November 18, 2011; effective December 23, 2011. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-1 through 32-8-88.

(1) A glider kit is a new vehicle without a power train (engine, transmission, drive train, and rear axles). A glider kit comes with a manufacturer's certificate of origin (MCO) and is designed to use a power train (engine, transmission, drive train, and rear axles) from an exist…

(1) Section 32-8-87, Code of Ala. 1975, provides that the owner of a salvage motor vehicle required to be titled in Alabama may make application for inspection to have a rebuilt title issued once the vehicle has been restored in this state to its operating condition which existed…

(1) When a motor vehicle or manufactured home is obtained from the United States Government the designated agent must complete the following procedures: (a) Submit form MVT 5-1E titled Application for Certificate of Title signed by the designated agent and the owner(s). (b) Submi…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.30 Amended: Filed October 18, 1996; effective November 22, 1996. Amended: Filed September 26, 2001; effective October 31, 2001. Amended: Filed January 11, 2011; effective February 15, 2011. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXI…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.31 Amended: Filed March 17, 2004; effective April 21, 2004. Amended: Filed December 27, 2007; effective January 31, 2007. Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIII, Issue No. 04, January 30, 2015, eff. 2/27/2015. Repealed by Alaba…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.31.01 New Rule: Filed March 17, 2004; effective April 21, 2004. Repealed: Filed December 27, 2007; effective January 31, 2007. Author: Winston Hyte Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-3(b)(2), 40-2A-7(a)(5).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.31.02 New Rule: Filed March 17, 2004; effective April 21, 2004. Amended: Filed December 27, 2007; effective January 31, 2007. Amended: Filed January 6, 2011; effective February 10, 2011. Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXII, I…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.32 Repealed: Filed May 6, 2011; effective June 10, 2011. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-3(a)(2), 40-2A-7(a)(5).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.33 Repealed and New Rule: Filed May 6, 2011; effective June 10, 2011. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-3(a)(2), 40-2A-7(a)(5).

(1) If the department is not satisfied as to the ownership of the vehicle or manufactured home, or that there are no undisclosed security interests in the vehicle or manufactured home, the applicant(s) must complete an Electronic Surety Bond Request Form (form MVT 10-1A) for an A…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.35 Amended: Filed January 3, 2008; effective February 7, 2008. Repealed: Filed December 18, 2008; effective January 22, 2009. Author: Billy Phillips Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 40-2A-7(a)(5), 40-12-260(b)(2).

(1) Designated agents are required to utilize the department's online title system to generate and submit title application data and required fees. A designated agent must obtain authorization to use the department's online title system within 60 days of establishment of a design…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.37 Repealed: Filed November 18, 2011; effective December 23, 2011. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-3(a)(2), 32-8-1, 32-8-87

(1) Dealer Reassignment Supplement (Form MVT 8-3) must be used by a licensed Alabama dealer upon transfer of ownership on transactions where all reassignment spaces on the certificate of title or manufacturer's certificate of origin have been completed and no additional spaces ar…

(1) The department will not accept any document that has been altered (i.e. correction fluid, strike throughs). This includes, but is not limited to, applications for title, certificates of title, manufacturer's certificates of origin, assignments of titles and certificates of or…

(1) Application and Assignment of Title - Multiple Owners. (a) An application for a certificate of title, accompanied by the required supporting documents that reflect two (2) owners, must have the current legal names of both owners shown on the application. Two (2) owners joined…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.41 Repealed: Filed October 23, 2012; effective November 27, 2012. Author: Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-3(a)(2), 32-8-1, 32-8-87

(1) In accordance with §§ 32-8-45, 40-12-399, Code of Ala.1975, every licensed dealer must maintain for five years a record, in a form as prescribed by the department, of every vehicle bought, sold, exchanged, or received for sale or exchange. These records shall be open to inspe…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.44 Filed May 21, 1990; August 22, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 18, 2011; effective December 23, 2011. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-1, 32-8-87.

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.46 Filed May 21, 1990; August 22, 1990. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVIII, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2020, eff. 11/14/2020. Author: Charles Patton Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-3.

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.46.01 New Rule: Filed November 5, 1997; effective December 10, 1997. Repealed: Filed November 18, 2011; effective December 23, 2011. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-1, 32-8-88.

(1) If a motor vehicle has been returned to the manufacturer under the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Lemon Law as codified in Chapter 20A of Title 8, Code of Ala. 1975, or a similar statute of another state, whether as the result of a legal action or as the result of an informa…

(1) Suspension, Revocation, and Non-Issuance of "Junk", "Parts Only", and "Scrap" Motor Vehicle Certificates of Title. (a) A certificate of title will be suspended or revoked when a motor vehicle has been scrapped, dismantled, or destroyed. (b) A certificate of title will not be …